The section on trained perception is real. I used to finish a song and just feel like something was off but couldn’t pinpoint it. Now after sticking with shorter, focused ideas like you’ve suggested in past newsletters, I’m actually hearing the problems. Like melody tension, spacing and transitions. It’s not perfect but it’s not guesswork anymore either. That gap between taste and skill used to frustrate me. Now I see it as a sign I’m in the process. Thank you Idris Elijah for all the helpful tips and enjoy your weekend!
I used to think my inconsistency meant I lacked ability but really I just wasn’t staying with a subject long enough. Lately I’ve been doing studies of the same form over and over and I can literally feel my eye changing. Edges, light and proportion are all becoming clearer. Not because I suddenly became talented but because I stopped jumping around. This newsletter gave language to that shift. Thank you for another enjoyable read Idris Elijah and Happy Friday to you!
The section on trained perception is real. I used to finish a song and just feel like something was off but couldn’t pinpoint it. Now after sticking with shorter, focused ideas like you’ve suggested in past newsletters, I’m actually hearing the problems. Like melody tension, spacing and transitions. It’s not perfect but it’s not guesswork anymore either. That gap between taste and skill used to frustrate me. Now I see it as a sign I’m in the process. Thank you Idris Elijah for all the helpful tips and enjoy your weekend!
I used to think my inconsistency meant I lacked ability but really I just wasn’t staying with a subject long enough. Lately I’ve been doing studies of the same form over and over and I can literally feel my eye changing. Edges, light and proportion are all becoming clearer. Not because I suddenly became talented but because I stopped jumping around. This newsletter gave language to that shift. Thank you for another enjoyable read Idris Elijah and Happy Friday to you!