My Process of Creating Music

I just began to write a new original song this past week. It's been a while (4-5 years) since I have really completed an original piece, and so the whole experience is kind of exciting. Someone once asked me how I do what it is I do, and to be honest with you...  I DON'T KNOW. I find the process so incredible that I thought I would try to put it into words.

When I compose, I don't make the conscious decision to write a specific theme or idea. For example, I don't all-of-a-sudden decide to create a song about heartache or happiness. My first and ONLY complete original piece took me several years to finish. It wasn't until the end of those 'several years' that I even knew what my song was about. I also don't write a song from beginning to end... but randomly. I'm starting to feel like I can't really explain myself. Let's try this again...

I sit down to the piano. The spirit works through me to create a small phrase of music. I practice that small phrase of music over and over again to make sure I remember what the spirit would have me play. Sometimes days will pass before I again receive inspiration for another phrase of music. Slowly over time, all the little bits and pieces of music come together into something so incredible I know it is not all my own doing. I play what the Lord would have me play (and coincidently... what I like to hear). That is  how I write music.

So... I'm pretty excited to see where this new original ends up. I have NO IDEA what it is about or why I have been inspired to write what is written so far. It's sounding pretty amazing and I guess I'll have to wait and see!

Love ALWAYS & FOREVER! -Morgan