Along the way, Stan Stewart has learned a few things about creativity. He shares them with you in the hope that you’ll respond with your confirmation or perhaps that your experience is completely different. Both are welcome.
This is also a place where you’ll find some articles about inspiration. After all, that’s an essential part of artistic creativity, too.
I had a cold. But it was time to start laying down vocal tracks. Cold It’s one thing to start singing cold, without a warm-up. But it’s another thing to sing when I have a cold. This one had hung on for a couple of weeks. And I had delayed my recording sessions because I […]
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I try to stay on track. But there is so much vying for my attention these days. Flustered Mustard My next album will be nine folk songs. A few of these will be new versions of songs you’ve already heard. There’s one “cover” song that I’ve already released to my VIP subscribers. And the rest
Since I have been visiting family, my blog post this week are photos that highlight my journey.
#inspiration #photography #photoseries
In an era where the lines between personal interests and professional skills are increasingly blurred, exploring new hobbies can be both a source of joy and a strategic career move. Whether it’s through digital art, culinary adventures, or strategic games, each pursuit offers unique opportunities for growth and connection. By immersing yourself in these experiences,
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This post is mostly for people in the United State of America. I wonder if it may apply to other countries, too. The Importance of Voting Vote like your life depends on it. Vote like the life of someone you love depends on it. Vote like democracy depends on it. The Incredible Lightness of Choice
Highlands: Inspiration is like a form of getting high. And for me, there is nothing higher than natural beauty. Hi, Lands! My spouse and I recently visited Scotland. There is no place more filled with beautiful, natural scenes: majestic hiking, mountain tops, lochs, glens, and bens. Of course, the Scots named things first. So, the
We listeners do not appreciate composers during their own lifetime. Search the web for your favorite composer who is no longer alive. See if their works took decades to be recognized. Understanding Composition Gustav Mahler was born on July 7, so I’ve been thinking about his compositions. During his lifetime, many thought of him as
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I’m partial to love. It seems to me that all human beings are. Love Wins During my recovery, I’ve experienced all sort of things that I’d call “love”. There are many types of love. For other people, using this word might seem like a stretch. But for me, it fits. Here are some examples: Musical
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It’s true. There’s nothing quite like the human voice. Voices In My Head At times, I found the healing process to be very intense. More than is typical for me, I was tired. Naps were a part of my day as I recovered from my broken ankle. As I would start to wake up, I
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