Gibb50 2013-02-12 07:39:09

What I normally do is Listen to a bunch of songs of the genre that I'm making and think.
"Hey, I could try doing something similar to that pattern". or something :P

flasmasta12 2013-02-12 10:10:08

I like to write down song structures of random song I like. Chorus, verses, where it changes keys or transpose... How long the transition are, how long is the chorus, the bridges... when I have 3-4 structures, I mix them up, write chords on a piano, add some percussions and after that I add stuff.

It gives you a good Idea on how the song will sound. + You actually learn from other composers.

^^ Now go make music

Skeith2316 2013-02-20 05:25:35

I've had wrighter's block once, in my case it wasn't a matter of being inspired or trying harder, i just had to relax and let my ideas form naturally. What i'm saying is trying harder to get past it only makes harder on yourself, just take a day or two to relax, and don't try to force yourself to have a good idea. Thats what fixed it in my case. Good luck!

blackduckie 2013-02-20 05:59:24

Don't worry, I get that about everything I do in life.

But back when I did do things, I once began to remake an abandoned project from scratch. Not *entirely* from scratch, mind, as I picked out elements from the original that were "essential" -- since the project file had corrupted and I was using a tool to access parts, it quite literally felt as if I were salvaging it -- and then quickly hammered together a section that I had previously agonised over, so that I could move on without getting bored.

Don't know if that's any use, but shared experience can often help.