Essays About Music

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I wrote a song!

I can’t think of a better way to declare my artistic intent.

• 5 minute read

Naturally Dear, Naturally

I just recorded my first-ever song. Here’s how I made it — without using A.I.

• 7 minute read

Mezzanines In Eternity

The moment the deepest waters in me changed direction.

• 5 minute read

Creative Friends

You don’t have to look far to find inspiring musicians, painters and poets in your world.

• 1 minute read

Equanimity Visualised

A new story from me, plus some extra thoughts on finding your voice

• 3 minute read

Songwriting With Sir Paul McCartney

A good set of instructions for any artist.

• 2 minute read

Warm Sounds

Another musical interlude! I’ve made a playlist for you of strange and wonderful songs, which you can listen to while you work.

• 4 minute read

Things I Know About Visual Storytelling

Sixteen tips to help you improve your filmmaking and comics art.

• 3 minute read

A Low Dishonest Decade

Reflections on the anniversary of the declaration of war in Europe

• 1 minute read

Musical Interval

Playing around with loops and ossilations, I discover whale music inside a 95-year-old song.

• 3 minute read