I've been tuning in recently to Art of the Song which is one of the best songwriting websites and blogs I've encountered. It offers a refreshing change of perspective from most songwriting sites...focusing not only on technique (though it covers that beautifully) but on motivation and purpose...the spiritual dimension of creativity. Author and creativity coach Eric Maisel is also a contributor to the site. If you're an artist of any kind, I recommend that you explore his work. He seems to have a uniquely insightful perspective on the challenges faced by creative people.
In a recent interview on Art of the Song, songwriter Tom Kimmel talks about seeing his work as a form of service. This is a refreshing idea for songwriters, who too frequently are focused on audience-building and attracting attention from the media and music industry. I appreciated hearing his thoughts as I started developing the idea of the 100-Mile Artist.
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