Listening To Your Body’s Music

In all my joy and passion for making music sometimes I forget that composing can be much simpler than I tell myself. Even when I feel I've tapped into a process I like! But then my body lets me know! “Okay lady, you can slow this down!” And that’s when I realize that there’s a slight fear I have that slowing down might mean I wont be producing fast enough. (Hmm, I wonder where that idea came from? Capitalism anyone?).

So this week as I’ve been resettling into composing since a full summer season. I’m starting to heed the call of Fall to go inside and trust what’s there. So how do you listen to your own body’s music?

Carve out time to get quiet. 

This might mean meditating, silencing your phone, even going for a walk or sitting in nature. We have a ton of information coming at us in every direction so often just quieting down for a few minutes will reveal what is actually aligned and wants to come out. 

Call on support from your guides/inspiration. 

This could be mentors, musicians, family, or friends (living or passed on, human, plant or animal) and ask for assistance in creating in a way that feels good to the whole of you. If you need ideas for a project or can’t decide on which project to work on this is also where you can request help.

Set an intention. 

I recently heard someone in an artist group I am a part of state that they speak aloud their own “artist’s oath” before working. I loved this idea so much that I created my own and have started using if after my meditation as well.

Begin the work/Begin to play. 

Then follow your inspiration! And if you’re looking for further support to lead you on your creative journey, pick up a copy of my book Lost & Found. Order directly from me and I will personally sign a copy for you.