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Originally Posted by rick-slo
Spend more time on developing a tune. Some come fairly quickly but most don't. Resist the urge to crank things out to the public prematurely.
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I think this is the one so far that hits the nail on the head. With my stuff, I don't feel a need for a C section, although one might arrive unexpectedly! If I'm stuck, I'll work on the A section for potentially quite a while. Maybe a little theory to more clearly figure out what I'm into.......but mostly it's taking advantage of time, mood, moments and repetition to move things along. Mostly a LOT of repetition until this unlocks the pathway I'm looking for. No rush. Record the A section on your phone so you don't lose it. Use time away from the guitar to hum or visualize what you have already in place.
Time of day might help.....if you compose always at one time of the day (evening?)change that up and see what happens. Some of my stuff has come along directly as a result of playing in a different physical space, or even outside in good weather. A glass of wine (or 2) can also do wonders!
