What if the reason you’re not finishing music isn’t a lack of inspiration—but too much freedom? Inspired by Venus Theory’s Homework Theory, this article explores how constraints, deadlines, and structure helped me move from endless creative potential to actually making music. From preparing for a university music aptitude test to working with teachers and deadlines, I share how turning creativity into an assignment—not an option—changed everything.

Why does writing music often feel so frustrating — even when you know what great music sounds like? In this article, I explore Ed Sheeran’s “dirty faucet” analogy, which reveals why making bad songs is not a failure, but an essential part of learning how to write better songs. Drawing from my own experience, insights from music educators, and reflections on embracing imperfection, this piece offers a grounded perspective on creative growth, patience, and why staying with the process matters more than getting it right.

Learning to be a beginner is harder than it seems, especially in a world that celebrates instant skill and perfection. In this post, I share my personal struggles with starting piano, the mistakes I made trying to skip the beginner phase, and the lessons I’ve learned about choosing the right course, building small wins, and embracing vulnerability.

In an era where AI-generated content floods every corner of the internet, genuine human creativity is at risk of being drowned out. From surreal “Shrimp Jesus” images to AI-generated music flooding streaming platforms, the so-called “Great Slopification” threatens to turn the web into a hollow echo chamber. But there’s hope: human art — flawed, vulnerable, and deeply felt — cannot be replicated by machines. In this article, I explore the implications of AI’s rise for artists, musicians, and creators, and why the future of meaningful art will always belong to those who live, feel, and create from the heart.

Your art isn’t lacking skill. True creation comes from showing up, embracing vulnerability, and letting curiosity guide you. In this post, I explore how stepping past fear and perfectionism allows your unique artistic DNA to shine, whether you’re making music, painting, or writing.

What makes someone an artist isn’t their skill, training, or polish. It’s the raw, uncompromising urge to create… even when it feels messy, unrefined, or vulnerable. The things we most want to hide often turn out to be our unique artist DNA. True artistry lies in daring to make, not in waiting until it’s perfect.