Thinking Outside The Box

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Thinking Outside The Box (Finding Inspiration)

I want you to try something.
Look around yourself... do your best to absorb your surroundings. In a few moments, read on.

Most of you will looked at the wall in front of you, your desk, computer, and whatever you have in front of you. Did you notice anything that inspires you? If so, congratulations. If not, you are like most of us. You probably see the same surroundings all the time. You may feel as if you already used all you can around you for inspiration. Now, I want you to try something else.

Turn around, all the way. Look up. Look down. Look at the room behind you (or whatever is back there.)

You probably didn't look behind you that the first time. Maybe you had the chance to find inspiration in something new. If not, try this method in other places. For instance, a man was looking at a newspaper, and found inspiration from a picture of birds. He was able to compose music with the picture. See the video here.

While you're out and about with your daily life, listen closer to conversations. Listen closer to people, and what makes them unique. I have found this method to be a great way to beat writer's block, and to write lyrics, poems, and stories. People may say that they have a daily routine, but every single day is different. Use the little things that make each day different to create whatever you like.

How do you think outside the box? One word: unique. Be unique, but always be yourself. Along with being unique as a person, you MUST be unique with your music. Who cares if someone doesn't like your style? There's always someone else in place of them who DOES like your style. Use everything around you, even the little things, to create music. No matter the genre, music is about one thing, experience. Be descriptive, both with words and with sound. Let's say you've found inspiration in an old grandfather clock. Let's say you write a verse about it.

"Tick tock, tick tock, you
Melancholy wooden clock
We're feeling withered
Out of tune and always locked"

You've also found inspiration with an umbrella, so use this write another verse to go along with the first verse you've just written. You may find it hard to find inspiration in little things, but you must think outside the box. I hope you've find inspiration wherever you are!


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