Q: I have a small keyboard that I've used to write one or two songs in the past. but now whenever I look at it I get so overwhelmed by all of the different notes and options and things I can do that I end up not writing anything. Do you have any advice?
A: i have an idea that may help simplify this. when you write, always use the same sound. You don't have to do this, but it sounds like a good idea for you right now. and also, it's what i do. writing, arranging, recording, producing, .... in some worlds these are many different people's jobs. so it can help to narrow it down to just one at a time. if you worry about which keyboard sounds you're playing on, while you're writing, your 'arranger'/'producer' self might distract from the writer