WHY A SONGWRITER'S BLOCK IS NECESSARY AND HOW TO USE IT
Those who are passionate about composing songs understand how it feels to think they're on the verge of a big hit, and yet the words just don't flow. Despite this, it doesn't always have to be viewed negatively. The potential for inspirational breakthroughs exists if channeled properly.
In this article, we explore five effective ways of overcoming songwriters' block.
1. UNDERSTANDING THE CAUSES
Oftentimes, blank inspiration takes place when we are distracted by pressing matters, whether they are from family, friends, school, or work. It can be difficult for someone who is troubled to think clearly if their mind is weighed down by these problems. The result can be that fresh inspiration is difficult to come up with. Identify first what may be bothering you and then try to solve them. This is a good step to tackle this challenge. It may be that, as often happens, inspiration starts flowing into your life while you focus on meeting those needs. However, you must first tackle any pressing challenge weighing on your mind before undertaking songwriting. Otherwise, your song will end up being subject to the mood and state of mind you are in at the time.
2. CREATING A ROUTINE
In the brain, patterns are formed over time by default. Therefore, your mental faculties already register what you usually do at each specific time of the day, and try to accommodate you by providing the mood for it. If you have ever noticed that your stomach begins to churn once the time comes for your daily lunch, you are hungry. In the same vein, you can establish a routine setting that will allow both your body and brain to know when it's time to write a song. This will encourage you to be in the optimal emotional and cognitive state for effective songwriting. When you create a strong routine, you can also avoid distractions. In fact, if you follow them efficiently, you will eventually make so much progress in your songwriting.
3. SHORT POWER BREAK
YOU DON'T NEED TO GET FRUSTRATED OR DEPRESSED OVER MOMENTARY BLOCKS IN YOUR FLOW OF INSPIRATION, BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH YOU. SOMETIMES, THIS IS SIMPLY YOUR BRAIN OVERWORKING AND NEEDING TO REST. YOU MIGHT GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR EMOTIONAL STATE BY TAKING A WALK OR BY RIDING YOUR MOTORIZED BICYCLE INTO THE PARK. THESE BREAKS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE CREATIVE THINKING AS WELL. REGARDLESS OF HOW MUCH TIME YOU WORK FOR, IT'S RECOMMENDED TO REST EVERY 45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR.
4. COMMUNICATIONS
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT YOU ARE STUCK ON A PARTICULAR LINE BECAUSE THAT LINE MAY NOT BE AS GOOD AS YOU THOUGHT IT WAS, BUT IF YOU SHARE IT WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR THEIR OPINIONS AND SUGGESTIONS, YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH BETTER IT WILL BE. IF YOU SEND BIG FILES ONLINE, IT'S EASY TO GET INPUT FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, NO MATTER HOW LARGE THEY ARE. CO-WRITING APPS ALSO MAKE IT EASIER TO WRITE TOGETHER. THESE FEATURES ALLOW YOU TO LEAVE AN IDEA AND LET OTHERS DEVELOP IT. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE THE WHOLE PIECE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM.
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THE PUBLIC IS OFTEN MISLED INTO BELIEVING CREATIVITY IS JUST A SPECIAL GIFT THAT ONLY A FEW PEOPLE POSSESS, WHEN IN REALITY, IT'S ONLY THE RESULT OF THE RIGHT PLANNING, THE RIGHT SETTING, AND THE RIGHT METHODS. FUNDAMENTALLY, IT IS A SKILL THAT CAN AND SHOULD BE DEVELOPED. SONGWRITERS (AND EVERY WRITER, FOR THAT MATTER) ARE PRONE TO EXPERIENCING WRITER'S BLOCK WHEN THEY DON'T ADHERE TO THIS RULE.