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What does it mean?
Music drives creativity and expression in various forms.
In plain terms
Whatever music you hear can inspire your art.
What can you take from it?
Let the music you hear shape your creative work.

Where it applies

  • songwriting
  • painting
  • writing

Putting it to work

  • use soundtracks for inspiration
  • match work to mood

Questions to consider

  • How does sound influence your work?
  • What music inspires you most?

Another view

Not all art stems from music.

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