In an attempt to hack their creativity and artistic output, Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt created a deck of cards they called the Oblique Strategies. Whenever they came up against a creative dilemma--and especially while under a moment of pressure or … [Read more...]
Songwriting Challenges – Where Do I Begin?
One of the most common challenges I hear about songwriting is not knowing where to begin. With the lyrics? With the music? Or something completely different? It's a rather simple challenge to find a solution to, really. Start with a single note or … [Read more...]
Seed Your Creative Process With…
A Random Article from Wikipedia Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies A Random Word A Random Sentence A Random Paragraph A Random Web Site You have to put something into your mind to get something out. … [Read more...]
Discover the Power of Mental Rehearsal Part 2: Image Streaming
Image streaming is the exact technique used by geniuses such as Einstein, Edison and Tesla. Not only will image streaming enhance your creativity, it will actually increase your IQ! Image streaming is your doorway to the subconscious mind. This … [Read more...]
Random Word Generator
Just found a new and free random word generator. It creates random sentences and paragraphs too. But the best part is random word plus. You can choose the word type and the word complexity. If you were to add syllables and stress you would have a … [Read more...]
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Give me 5 minutes and I'll show you how to instantly find unique and interesting details to put into your lyrics. The technique is called Object Writing and it's so ridiculously easy that you'll be pissed you didn't know about it sooner. I learned … [Read more...]
New MusicHacks Series
I got excited about my previous creativity hacks and busted out a number of ideas for a hacks series. So stay tuned for songwriting hacks and ear training hacks and stay connected to my MusicHacks del.icio.us bookmarks. Because you're going to help … [Read more...]
6 Creativity Hacks
I'm a lifehacker. I believe that solutions to everyday problems can be solved easily and stress-free. And I believe this even though my 34 years has shown me that, on occasion only, life can be extremely frustrating and stressful. ;) Today I … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day
"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." -- Maya Angelou, poet … [Read more...]
How To Be Creative
An excellent read detailing 30 ways to be more creative! My favorite is number 11. Don't try to stand out from the crowd; avoid crowds altogether. read more. … [Read more...]