Q: but they are all obviously very knowledgeable in music. I know it's not true, but I'm having trouble breaking away from this idea that I need to know more before I even try to write a good melody. Anyways, do you have any advice on how to stop trying to mould my writing procedure on somebody else's? Thanks so much bill
A: coming up with melodies is mysterious. i think anyone who does it would agree.... including probably the people you mentioned. there's nothing to know about it, besides just knowing how unknowable it is, so at least that way you won't be scared of how unknown it can be