Composer Chat: Why You're a Better Composer Than You Think!

[@TheArtOfJerry]

Your energy is like a 25 but your experience is like a 100 yrs old 🗝️. You are a great influence and inspiration.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

that's sort of how I feel in reverse half the time!

[@LLAWREN]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation 🤣🤣

[@nigelworwood8530]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation Cast off those sunglasses of doubt! Young Man

[@andrewbeckett4001]

⁠@@ThinkSpaceEducationI (swear on my mom) know an “ancient Chinese secret” (I call it this because it IS ancient, Chinese and secret) which makes a 50 year old get IDd and told they “look more like 15 year old”. Just yesterday that. Or- continually the object of obsession by a legion of 20 somethings - Both wastes of time tbh. More importantly it makes you as HEALTHY as someone 10,20,30,40 years younger. My doctor did a huge battery of tests and said I had the health (cardiac, organ clearance, tissue health, lack of unordered cells, lack of damaged dna 🧬) “equivalent to an Olympic athlete” (I work out 10 mins a day) and statistically my health level combined rating was 1 in 200,000 people of all ages. Not selling anything- I can’t tell anyone the process without my Shifu permission and they are in “a” valley somewhere in Mongolia now… sooooo.. Oh and abilities. I showed a psychiatrist just to make CERTAIN I wasn’t simply nuts and he said “that’s the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen…. You should move to India and be a Fakir” but 100% real. And, I only showed my deuces: the non aging thing, ability to control my pupil size, heart rate, brainwaves and a method of time distortion so a minute passes for me but it’s essentially hypnotic time dilation, but allows me to freeze the world and think of what to say or do. He loved that. (Also AMAZING for combat. But nm) TLDR; my ACS (ancient Chine…..) 1) stops losing energy and 2) channels it to healing (and some other things) mainly. Usually it’s wasted in worrying or useless words in the head, but YOU Sir have found a way to piece off some qi into your personal energy levels and I’m ambivalent…. Live forever ridiculously healthy with weird superpowers or be happy and frisky…. Honestly a hard call!! Don’t judge - you try it, anyways Guy if you could bottle enthusiasm I’m you could start a trope of ‘Ancient Albion Secrets’ single handedly

[@lowrater]

This is one of those times I can say “but.. guy says I’m good” instead of mentioning my mom. Great content as always. Thanks.

[@bartvanriel]

This is easily the most levelheaded, down-to-earth videos you made in the past few months. Thank you so much for this.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I do my best!

[@linkinlinkinlinkin654]

kinda backhanded lol

[@SteelShirt99]

@@linkinlinkinlinkin654felt the same 😂

[@damdominici]

I keep telling my gf how big of an inspiration Guy is and how much I wanna be like him. He's legitimately excited about music all the time.

[@hansvos5897]

I like this Guy sooo much, the joy, the humour, the enthusiasm, the experience and interesting points of view he shares... things we all need.💪

[@hugovandermeer1566]

That's probably because his name IS Guy.

[@matiascavalieri918]

In a world where the clickbait is aim towards videos named sort of "you are doing it wrong, you idiot", Guy is doing it exactly the opposite way. Thanks for your knowledge, you are a real educator. Keep positive.

[@mradisic11]

Thank you Guy. I am an old man and I do not need to prove anything to anyone. So, happy work on composition. I think that one very important thing to improve in this activity is simple: do it over and over again and don't stop composing. A hug.

[@DrProgNerd]

I'm at the 'falling on my face every few steps' stage of recording - but I'm determined to get better. Thank you for your encouraging words. Love your videos.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Keep going

[@STA-3]

This raised my confidence in music by 90 percent. Thanks whatever in the algorithm made this recommended to me.

[@simplemindedspacetrash7499]

Thank you so much for making this video! Im just getting out of music school and into the world of building a freelance media scoring business, definitely working with a lot of the anxieties you're describing. Appreciate the space for reflection.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Happy to help

[@randyramos6979]

Felt like you were talking to me personally throughout the video. I needed to hear this. So accurate. Thank you!

[@Audiojunkk]

What a kind video! Thank you for making this!

[@chrismoule7242]

That's the word! "Kind".

[@jenn7669]

Thanks for your advice! As artists, we tend to be harder on ourselves. But sometimes, you have to release your music and be confident about it. It's been about 10 months for me improving my compositions. Studying music theory and learning the piano. Looking forward to learning more!

[@dougamolina]

very interesting and important points, inside and outside the music world. thank you for that.

[@bradhouse4754]

It occurred to me last night, while I was trying to hammer out a turnaround for a song I'm working on, that the audience I imagine in my head is made up of all really great musicians. Gah!!! Don't do that to yourself, unless you're already incredibly confident. I also have to remind myself that I'm hearing my music through the ears of a musician that has certain expectations that would probably never occur to non-musicians. The pimple, as it were. Great video, and a reiteration of things I needed to hear.

[@zachary963]

4:45 my wife is a professional artist (fiction writer) so I’m really lucky in that she knows how important it is to give me actual feedback instead of “yeah dude it’s great!”. I find her input invaluable because she actually helps me find the missing links and fix the things that just aren’t working

[@PawelMusic]

Guy, many thanks for this video. I noticed how many people - not only in music area - just don't trust themselves.... Great work!!!! Like you even more ;-)

[@tonyhailstone]

I've always considered myself an amazing composer but it's great to know I'm actually incredible and it was just self-doubt holding me back haha.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

You are a genius - its completely true

[@delphisignal]

Amazing! I hear so many KZbinrs talk about how to get out of the 8-bar loop and how to finish what you started but they just don't click for me. You get right to the root of the matter. Very on-point. This is me. I end up with something potentially great but chuck it because I don't have the knowledge/patience to realize it. It becomes an endless loop.

[@Rabid.Turtles]

Thanks for the encouragement. All of us begin at the beginning no matter where we are today

[@whycantiremainanonymous8091]

The main reason I basically stopped writing music (other than an "occasional piece" a couple times a decade) in my mid 20s was that I didn't feel I'm able to write music that would be interesting enough for me to feel I want to listen to it. I came back to some of my own work as a listener in recent years. I still find it's not as complex as the stuff that really turns me on, but somehow these old songs feel surprisingly effective. And, frankly, I don't know if it's just plain bias or if I was really underestimating myself. Since none of that stuff was ever made properly public, I never could get external feedback (well, except for once: I did manage to write a song that a bunch of four-year-olds in my son's kindergarten seemed to like; and kids can be a pretty demanding audience 😃)

[@PoundSound]

❤ this, can relate. On the subject of Family and Friends - If you ARE going to show family and friends, don't tell them you made it. Sometimes getting honest feedback from 'non musically minded individuals' can give an insight into how casual listeners may experience your music and if the message (feeling) you intended to put across worked / didn't work.

[@Scarlet_Host_Guitars]

Thanks so much for this GUY! Will definitely take a look at the program

[@spudsmith]

Honestly Guy, I can't thank you enough for making this video. It couldn't have come at a more perfect time for me. I'm going through EXACTLY what you described, and your words of wisdom really hit home in a way that others haven't been able to convey. Thank you so much!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

You are not alone!

[@johannborchersfriends]

Yes, a lot of people are better than they know. There are some issues I'll cover though. 1) Making music has become incredibly easy to do on a professional level and everyone can do it now with just a few thousand dollars. 2) Because of the amount of people making music daily the markets have become incredibly saturated it's more than ever unlikely your music will ever be found. 3) However, when we compare 70-90's time where you absolutely had to have a label or your music would never be heard by anyone outside of your local area that is no longer the case. 4) With that known, even if you have a very few people listening they might now adays be from a completely different country which was never possible before. 5) In order for most people to do music now and make money off of it a very long term approach is needed. It's important to know that when music is created the copyright lasts 2 lifetimes (~120 years for most countries). Just because you aren't making much money now doesn't mean that future will be the same. Audiences grow over time if you are skilled. 6) Education is extremely valuable because you'll learn things other people won't know giving you an advantage. 7) Think before you do, if you are constantly playing your music online for free there is no reason for someone to buy it.

[@GenuineHeather]

Thank you so much, Guy. This was needed and appreciated. I've been stalled for quite a while and self-doubt is a constant companion. You're an inspiration.

[@esteemedyams]

Thank you Mr. Michelmore for taking the time to make this!

[@orderd29]

My word, I really needed to see this video. I've always loved your reviews and composing insight, but to be able to address a fundamental such as this is so supportive and refreshing. Thanks you so very much.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

You're welcome

[@BrickTop1]

Thank you very much for your channel, I always wanted to compose orchestra music but was scared of it and always thought the samples in my DAW didn´t sound good and rather stayed at playing the piano and producing other types of music here and there. Now I recently saw one of your tutorials for BBC Discover and actually tried it and it sounds pretty good :D.

[@Edbrad]

Thanks for this Guy, great video. I'd love some more discussion about the psychological philosophy of music/composing. The "perspective" thing is so incredibly important to understand in many more ways. How to get perspective and how to have the right perspective I've found central to making music, especially when it's for media and film.

[@dbmusicproductions9181]

Feedback! Yes! We all need a trusted friend who can give us both encouragement and critical, analytical feedback. It helps if that person knows you personally and it wouldn’t be a bad idea if you had a few who don’t know you personally, but are willing to give encouragement and criticism.

[@iamjackmccoy]

this is the content creatives need. thank you for the incredible positivity and value.

[@StageRightMark]

Thanks for the inspirational words. I have been a hobbyist composer for many many years. I really haven't shared any of my work because of the infamous sunglasses of doubt. But perhaps it's time to get out there and have a go of it. I have enjoyed your videos and maybe I should have a look at your education page.

[@jordanrazowskymusician8178]

Great vid!

[@rockstarjoe]

You are a never ending source of positivity and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@raymoland]

Recent Thinkspace graduate here. Everything Guy says is true. I loved my Masters in Orchestration.... learned a ton. Sunglasses of doubt still surface but far less than before. 😂

[@KuchenPanda]

Thank u so much for this great video! I've recently started composing music and I keep getting to the point where I think my music is just not good enough and I'm not living up to my own standards. This video helps me a lot right now!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Great

[@spartacusjonesmusic]

I really enjoy your videos. You're a great coach.

[@alanredversangel]

Thanks for the pep talk. I dont really have impostor syndrome but the doubt comes in pretty strong waves. Feeling like 'this isnt happening, why are you doing this?' and that feeling can last for days or weeks at a time.

[@azaelemoro]

Thank you! I am figuring out right now that I needed some good words!

[@tfwnoyandere]

you really remind me of my sound production lecturers with your content and delivery, grande

[@kateohanlonmusic5872]

What a brilliant and encouraging video. By the way, I'm LOVING your trailer course and thoroughly recommend to others. Covers several gaps in my knowledge, such as sound design (such fun but a rabbit hole with endless possibilities). Looking forward to completing it and moving onto another of your no-doubt equally brilliant short courses.

[@primedpallet]

Love this Guy - keep up the very much needed guidance!

[@vleiratfilms2020]

Guy’s videos and his courses I’ve used to help compose and record music for the movies I make all the time, have been a joy and the most inspiring part of working in this medium. It’s never too late to start learning again (I’m nearly 80), and my best stuff always seems to be when I’m on a new learning curve.. so thanks Guy for so much more than you know.😎🌝

[@ribstones]

Im sending you a virtual hug Guy !

[@martiglesias60]

You're a great inspiration for composers!

[@jumpsneak]

Thank You for All the motivation

[@MarcShake]

thankies. I am the living writers block because of anxiety. This is sooo helpful.

[@celticdistortion]

Loved this video Guy!!! Thanks for the confidence boost! Much appreciated! 😊

[@phumlanshongwe6000]

Thanks guy!! 😊

[@johnlake5375]

At a Taster Week last year, I submitted a piece I had been working on. Guy and Tim gave some awesome feedback (add a “B” segment) which inspired me to grab a portion/chord progression from another song I had written and insert it. WOW, what a difference it made in the overall flow of the piece!

[@kalendmusic356]

Thank you! I feel better already.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Glad to help

[@novacascade5005]

Totally agree with everything said here. An analogy that I like to use is music is very similar to a potter & his wheel. It can be molded & perfected infinitely .

[@bluecollarstudio8513]

He gets a like right off the bat with the friendly "Hello Everybody!"

[@hugovandermeer1566]

Absolutely correct. Thank you.

[@brianhudson7058]

Excellent tutorship, thank you

[@ComposersArcade]

Received my application acceptance a few days ago. I am so pumped to be 'ripping off my sunglasses of doubt'!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Way to go! Really looking forward to helping you post those sunglasses to Tierra Del Fuego where they belong (unless of course you actually come from Tierra Del Fuego)

[@jonathanrexmusic]

Yeah MA student here from Philippines.. The support is great and the tutors ar Phenomenal.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Hello! Nice to hear from you and thank you for the support

[@AmyJaynerwood]

I needed to hear this boost of positivity, thanks so much Guy. So hard at times especially as a fledgling composer and doubting oneself with imposter syndrome 😂

[@edgenovese]

Always a big fan of yours. Plain speak and humble honesty. Although I have pieces I feel good about, even now in my new work I'm saying "umm I don't know." Constant battle of assurance. Thanks for the chat...I'll be signing up one day soon. God bless

[@joonglegamer9898]

Soundcloud be like 10+ new listeners when you upload something, and they are all out to scam you "promotors" that pretend you're good, but wants to sell you a service. And if you don't answer, you're back to square one, they're all gone. And friends be like, oh that's nice, and they listen once, and never come back. What was that link again? Colleagues be like - Oh thats really catchy, didn't know you produced music (never returns). Yeah hard to keep imposter syndrome away with a life like that.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Find a nice friendly supportive community that will help you grow. Soundcloud is not it

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Actually, I've found that my best compositions usually compose themselves. It is as if, in my head, the piece itself tells me where it needs to go next. I have often had really nice ideas - that go absolutely nowhere. But with, for example, my recent compostion "Southern Reel", it was like the music itself told me that what needed to come next was a return to the main theme, followed by a Drone. And what needed to accompany a drone? Again, the music itself told me what needed to go with the drone. It also told me that before the tune going over the drone came in, the Drone needed its own time to speak. So everything got shifted four bars to the right, to give the drone its space. I know this sounds all very airy-fairy, but I've found that my best compositions just happen. I have no idea why. And I don't necessarily discard the ideas that don't go anywhere - who knows when they might come in useful in the future? I just wish there was some formula that would mean that every (or most) times I try and compose, a good composition would result. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like that (certainly in my case!)

[@mekosmowski]

Thank you for this one.

[@rafaelbassvieira]

Guy, I really believe some kind of "universe conspiring" is on the works here....past few weeks every doubt and insecurity towards my music and how to make music is answered at the moment that I open my KZbin page with one of your great video. Thank you soo much for your work. I'll start the courses of your school (Thanks by the way to have "regular" courses besides de Masters, it really helps). Wish you the best and hope to one day meet you.

[@sujhansuvisan8402]

I needed this ...thank you

[@Natalie-es3dc]

Very good, sir, thank you!

[@mercerfamilyadventures4613]

Thanks sir, I'm in the Philippines and sadly can't afford the fees. But I do appreciate the approach to overcome the self doubt. A video on creating a showreel (without much of a record of gigs) from you please..

[@trioofone8911]

Love this channel.

[@maciej74174]

Very motivating. Thank you Guy.

[@christiaantinga]

Thank you for this one. In addition to this, I remember a video where you said: "Bye, idea!". That was some eye opener for me. I've been storing loads of concept files with just a few bars of an odea and never got back to it. I learned to get rid of 'em and makes me less frustrated, because you don't stumble upon the files anymore ;)

[@Daniel-Hawk]

It took me literally 40 years playing for myself till I released the first songs. It was the inner voice (you aren't good enough) what stopped me

[@huntoriginalmusic-wy2rc]

This is an insightful and brilliant video which will assist countless composers in their quest for recognition and/or simply for the joy of writing better. We need more videos like this Guy. Thank you for this simple, useful and intelligent look at how composers sometimes treat themselves unjustly. Personally, I have learned how to discriminate, fix the parts that don't fit and refine over time. Guy already knows how to approach music as a composer and a producer. This takes experience and we are all grateful out here for your wisdom, your energy and your talent.

[@sfx1674]

What's paralising my creative process is a massive and unhealthy amount of perfectionism, spent years improving processes and choosing "the right tools" but keep throwing stuff away due to a lack of satisfaction with the work produced. Writing this down here with the hope that by putting it out there I might cure myself from what is, by all acounts, an unshakeable plague.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Perfectionism is awful - and a subject I was planning on covering in a couple of weeks time so stay tuned!

[@menamgamg]

Im the same. Ive learned that perfectionism can have two fundamentally different underlying reasons. Either you're making up for a lack of self esteem by getting affirmation from others and you develop a dependance on others, so in an effort to control their reactions to you and make them give you that validation, you try to do things perfectly. The other reason is a strong aversion to any negative feeling caused by situations that might happen as a result of what you do and you develop perfectionism to try to make sure youre not making any mistakes that might cause such a situation. Like avoiding misunderstandings by spending hours writing the perfect email, or something like that.

[@sfx1674]

I don't know which book you got this info from but it doesn't apply to my case. Sure I tend to want to be the best at what I do but tha't not due to low self esteem or not wanting to offend people, it's more a case of knowing that I can do much better and making sure that if something is released out to the wild and I'm gonna be remebered for it then it better be good.

[@menamgamg]

@@sfx1674 Didn't mean that it definitely has to apply to you and there might be other reasons - these are probably the most common ones though! Just wanted to provide the info in case it could help you as it has for me. Perfectionism is a form of avoidance and avoidance is based in fear/anxiety, so you need to try to find where your fear is coming from by continously asking yourself why until you get to the fundamental reason. But based on the limited info i have (and i might miss the mark totally), you say you don't want to be remembered for something that isn't your absolute best work and that makes me think that you fear the idea of being misjudged or misunderstood. So if that's the case, you should start by asking yourself: why is that bad? What happens if people don't know your true potential? Anyway, for me it has taken a lot of introspection and working on myself as well as therapy to start improving on my perfectionism. For me it has been a problem in every aspect of my life even just with simple things in my daily routine and stuff. The more important something is to me the more i feel is at stake if i fail and the more fear i have and in turn the worse the perfectionism becomes.

[@meridjal]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation as one wise person once said "Perfect is the enemy of good".

[@grobinson9352]

The doubt is real🙂The support is most needed. So I definitely thank you for this video.

[@philipford6183]

Like thousands of others, I have folders full of unfinished 16-bar ideas that inexorably ran themselves into the sand and died a quiet death. I've probably been stuck in the loop for years now. It's gotten to the point that as soon I encounter a moment's doubt I just abandon whatever I'm working on, disgusted with my pathetic efforts (or lack thereof).

[@menamgamg]

Ive been there for a long time.. stuck in avoidance and not even going further than recording ideas as voice memos on my phone for years and years even though i have every possibility to make something out of it and i even studied audio engineering for a few years. The things i care about the most are the hardest for me to do because the more important it is the worse the thought of failing feels and it's those thoughts and the resulting anxiety that keeps holding me back. It has been important for me to discover why i feel the way i do in the first place because there are always very good reasons for it, and if you know why then you can start to have compassion towards yourself and stop blaming yourself. This is how i've turned things around and gradually easing myself into producing more. I was able to make a lot of changes in my life after being diagnosed with ADHD though. Not sure if this is helpful at all but i read your comment and had these thoughts so i figured i'd share them :)

[@aural_escape]

Something I suffer from. This video turns up when I'm about to change the bath water (again). Thanks 🙂

[@euclid2]

I love your vibe sooo much

[@LLAWREN]

Exactly what I needed today 🙌 I love your videos, Guy. You're so candid with such a childlike spiriti/curiousity and give great advice to us beginners! I'll rewatch this every time I have doubts about my music. ❤

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Please do - have confidence and enjoy yourself

[@one-onassis]

I have played jazz funk on the keyboard 40 years, only played live once (500 audience) and I don't think I'm "amazing" but when people do hear me they are left mouth open and them saying they have never seen someone play a keyboard like that. I even dropped the keyboard for the PBASS. So what you say I'm a great example.

[@ASTROMEGA]

You are a treasure, Mr M. As a "lonely wolf" I rely on public feedback. I wish I had more comments, especially from other musicians, but for some reason the feedback is very economical. I suppose my creations are not that interesting 😔. Love the creation process, less the "self promotion" part. Mixed feelings about all this...😔

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Find your tribe and a nice friendly community - that can make all the difference

[@batman-robin-soundtrack]

THANK YOU your videos are a gift from God

[@olaftimme1466]

Nice new background 😊

[@Dakilangmanok]

Thank you for this video. I write music as a hobby, and usually don't show it off because of plenty of the things you have mentioned (though I generally do get positive feedback). I have no real interest in work as a composer I have a job I love (software engineer). I need to start looking at my own work in a whole new light. I've always wondered, what is there out there for people like me? I'd like to do more with my music, but don't want a second job.

[@matthewgaines10]

A very different take than that of Venus Theory. Winners know how to win. I have a BS in Engineering and piano lessons. A Master’s in music production is probably beyond my reach at the level I’m at today. It would be nice to have a less rigorous curriculum for the less blessed. I just want sound more professional in my pursuit of my hobby. I guess the hard grind is what’s left.

[@tobythehatmusic]

Nice one Guy🙌

[@patrickhay3004]

Guy, I'm like the other hundreds of subscibers that tune in with "Hi, everybody". I watch and learn. I am truly lifted by this video. I am not young--70+. But what the hell. I compose on a korg oasys. I've saved (nay recorded) 45+ projects on it with Cubase. All for persomal enjoyment--I am too shy to share the stuff out there beyond family etc etc .BUT I KNOW ( which your video gets at), that amongst it all, there are some damn good tunes. Do you think all we are waiting for is someone to say "hey, that's damn good" Watch you always, Patrick

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

You just need to find a kind and supportive community to put your stuff out in. Is it orchestral or songs or what?

[@patrickhay3004]

@@ThinkSpaceEducation Guy, Thanks a million for your chipping in. I wasnt expecting this at all. You are a very busy chap. It's tunes predominantly. 3 mins at the most whether orchestral or not. I can adapt. Any longer I feel the audience will switch off -if not already! If I flood them with all at 45 at once boredom with sink in. Anyhow I understand. What you say to us is the sum of years of experience of ups and downs. See you at the Ivor Novello awards perhaps? Patrick

[@komatikvengeance8811]

You should rename this video to "life advice of a composer" The things you said apply to so many fields and life in general. Thank you

[@soundsafoolmusic]

Wow. Thanks. Has made me think you were talking to me. Especially when you said Wakefield England!

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Ha! Wakefield centre of the musical universe

[@Gryvix]

I think what helped me is two things: I listened to all of Ennio Morricone's music: 40%horrible 20%bad 10%meh 25% good 5% brilliant and checking out some manuscripts of composers on imslp and seeing all the marks and erased bits till they got something decent.

[@oscarllywelyn]

What is the tuition fee for the post graduate degree?

[@robst247]

Interesting. I've worked as an integrative therapist/counselor for 13 years and had clients from all parts of the world (except Polynesia and Antarctica), and about 85% of them have had a deeply ingrained self-sabotaging script: "I'm not good enough" or some variant therefore. I always use the analogy of darkly tinted spectacles to make them aware of it. Sunglasses of doubt! Great minds think alike. (Fools seldom differ.) 🤣

[@dunskiedmusic4396]

What a nice video

[@sohailsamson828]

Thank you for your encouragement. I have a question. I am planning to buy Mac Ultra m1 Studio, 1 TB storage, and 128gb ram. What is your advice on that? I saw your video on that, too. Is it worth buying it. Thank you

[@westernnoir4808]

Good encouragement for those who always wear sunglasses.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Indeed!

[@getkilted]

Guy - do you have sunglasses of doubt in every studio, or always carry the same pair???? Thanks for another brilliant video

[@guym1428]

they are always at hand just in case

[@claudvigilante]

I love your videos, including this one... but there are a lot of people who think their music is a lot better than it actually is.

[@sburton84]

You've switched from the Native Instruments keyboard to the Arturia? What made you switch? I'm thinking of getting the Arturia myself. They both use the same Fatar mechanism I believe?

[@JeanLoupRSmith]

Guy, I would love to take part in the masters programme but even working part time I don't think I would have enough time to meet the deadlines and still spend time with the family but mostly, I just cannot afford the fees. I have purchased a few short courses from though but those are not connected to any kind of community (I haven't purchased the latest Trailer music course) so I have no way through thinkspace to share some of the assignments on those courses and get feedback from anyone. It would help to give us non-graduating students some form of community where we could support each other. I'm fortunate to have friends who I can get support and feedback from but not everyone has this chance.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

I completley understand - it is a big commitment. Keep watching as we have more of these new style courses and other new ideas coming out soon - stay tuned ;)

[@pdkmusic]

Hi Guy, I have to write music for different clients every month, but the problem is that I dont feel this "wow this is good" thing every time. Which is ridiculous, cause nobody can always deliver "wow" results. How do you approach this? How do you "sell" a track which is just ok?

[@MikeSparrowMusic]

Thank you for this video. The funny thing is, I have a lot more views on remakes. My original songs, on the other hand, have almost no views. No idea why. I find it "lazy" to only do remakes. I actually want to bring my own compositions closer to people. It represents me more. Maybe my mixing isn't quite okay yet. Who knows.

[@NickHoad]

I think this is true for all musicians on the internet, and I think it’s because people know what to expect from a remake and go into it knowing they’ll like it, as opposed to an original composition which could be anything. They don’t have an attachment to it and they’ll probably avoid it on the grounds that they don’t want the risk of not liking it.

[@arataka57]

I probably can't afford it but what course do you offer. This video came right on time after discovering a great bad ass arranger and player recently.

[@ThinkSpaceEducation]

Quite a few thinkspaceeducation.com/postgraduate/ but we also do a range of short courses. Check out trailer music which is our latest thinkspaceeducation.com/courses/htwtm/