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Destroy Writer's Block For Good: A Musician's Approach

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Overview

"Writer's block is a myth - but getting stuck is real. Let me show you how to get unstuck and stay that way." - Dr. J. Anthony Allen
This isn't about waiting for inspiration or generic creativity tips. This is a practical, proven system built around three core elements:
  • Professional Unblocking Techniques
  • Environment Design
  • Mind & Body Optimization

Developing Your Daily Practice
Learn how successful artists maintain creativity through small, consistent actions:
  • Establish a sustainable daily creative routine
  • Quick exercises to maintain momentum
  • Simple ways to "prime the pump" daily
  • Techniques for busy schedules

From composing for the Minnesota Orchestra to producing Top 40 electronic music on an Arctic expedition, Dr. Allen has developed bulletproof techniques for maintaining creative flow under any circumstances. Now, he's sharing his complete system for breaking through creative blocks and establishing a sustainable creative practice.
Real-World ApplicationsThis course includes extensive examples from Dr. Allen's professional work, including:
  • Meeting orchestral deadlines
  • Producing electronic music on quick deadlines
  • Maintaining creative output while teaching
  • Completing projects under pressure

Every technique is demonstrated with practical musical examples across multiple genres. You'll see exactly how to apply these methods to your own work, regardless of your preferred style.

Syllabus

  • These Principles In Action
    • In this section I want to show you how I use these principles in my own creative work.
  • Building a Creative Practice and Creative Habits
    • In other art forms, we talk about a "creative practice" all the time. But not in music. Let's change that.
  • Re-Thinking: Techniques for Getting UnStuck
    • In my creative toolkit, I have a lot of techniques to get unstuck quickly. Here are a few of my favorites.
  • Mind and Body
    • If our creative engine isn't firing on all cylinders (or volts) then we can't expect that it will do its job very well.
  • Improving Our Creative Environment
    • Prevention is key to Writer's Block. We have to make sure we have a great creative environment before we even start writing.
  • Introduction

Taught by

Reena Arasu and Jason Allen

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