ArticlesBase.com - Free Articles Directory
Free Online Articles Directory
25.07.2008 Sign In Register Hello Guest
Email:
Password:
Remember Me 
forgot your password?


Music Business Success: Increasing Creativity

Author: David Hooper Author Ranking Blue | Posted: 13-09-2005 | Comments: 0 | Views: 118 | Rating:  (50) Article Popularity - Green (?) Got a Question? Ask.
Sign Up Now!

As you ponder your goal and determine the best course to achieve it, you will need some creative ways of thinking and facing challenges that will arise. The most creative-thinkers out there will encourage you to think outside your box and to consider even the wildest of ideas.

One way to do this is to "Wild Mind Brainstorm." Wild-Mind is done by having a piece of paper and writing down EVERY idea that occurs to you about the situation you're facing. Do NOT evaluate your ideas—just write them down. Do NOT consider something " too silly" or "too dumb" to write down—just write it down!

Evaluate your ideas in a few days, but not when you're writing them down. Consider these ideas much like a newborn baby. You must cradle that baby and hold it lovingly and help it grow to a responsible adult. The same goes for your new ideas. You might find that one idea you would consider to be the "silliest" turns out to be your key for unlocking the door you're facing.

Remember the guy who came up with the idea for Post-It Notes? The adhesive was discovered long before they found a use for it—and the person who said, "Let's make some note pads that are small and can be easily removed," was laughed at. But now—do you even see ONE office without Post-Its around? I have at least 6 pads of Post-Its in my desk drawer alone. There's one in the kitchen, and one in the car.

Another way to increase your creativity is to be around others who are creative. Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other." If you hobnob with those who are known for creativity, it will wear off on you. And you will find new ways of looking at things and thinking about situations, as well.

You can find audio-books and speeches that will stir up your creative juices as well. Professional speakers and those who have "been there, done that" often hit the speaking-circuit and can pump fresh ideas and life in your goal and the ways you attain those goals.

I prefer removing myself from the goal-achieving mode and moving to a truly creative outlet—the arts. You may not consider yourself artsy or think you have any ability in this realm, but it's worth taking a lump of clay (or Play-Doh) and working with it.

You may find, as I do, that when I'm working on a hobby that I truly love, I free up a portion of my brain that was engaged in my problem-solving. When that happens, I typically find a potential solution to my dilemma. Artistic creativity often sparks other forms of creative-thinking, as it engages a different area of the brain than what we're used to using. Pick up a paintbrush, a pencil, arrange some flowers, or begin a needlework project. You may find in color and artistry you have a new lease on what you're doing

Rate this Article: Current: 0 / 5 stars - 0 vote(s).

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/art-and-entertainment-articles/music-business-success-increasing-creativity-1229.html

Print this Article Print article   Email to a Friend Send to friend   Publish this Article on your Website Publish this Article   Send Author Feedback Author feedback  
About the Author:
David Hooper is the founder of Kathode Ray Music, an artist development organization specializing in promotion and marketing of independent musicians and bands. Visit http://WWW.ROCK-MUSICIANS.COM for more tips and hints for musicians, bands, and songwriters.
Submitting articles has become one of the most popular means of generating quality backlinks and targeted traffic to your website. Join us today - It's Free!

Article Comments

Comment on this article Comment on this article
Your Name
Your Email:
Comment Body
Enter Validation Code: Captcha


Related Articles

The "Shocking" Sales Strategy of Saying THANKS!
By: Kim Duke | 19/09/2005 | Sales
Customers. And I am not talking about sales flyers either! Are You Saying Thank-You To Your Customers? Here is one of the shocking basics of selling. If you don't.

How To Create A Massive Contact List, Overnight!
By: Dan Farrell | 13/09/2005 | ECommerce
Think of that :o) Or "How To Make Dandlelion Wine". OK, maybe you are interested in that...:o) But you get the idea. Write what is a hot topic that everyone.

"4 Ways To Discover If Your Niche Will Make You Rich?"
By: Mark Kessler | 24/09/2005 | Home Business
A niche market. If a niche is too small or if the niche does not use the Internet to buy products, you are going to be have trouble from the start. Here are a few things.

The Importance Of Incoming Links And Reciprocal Links
By: Tom Worsley | 18/09/2005 | Link Popularity
From other sites. Incoming links come in a variety of forms. Some rank higher in quality than others as far as the search engines are concerned. The major search engines,.

Giving Referrals to Get Referrals
By: Jay Conners | 19/09/2005 | Sales
Give someone a referral, you must know them and know their business, this much is obvious. You wouldn't refer somebody that needs their house sided to a painter would you?.

Creation Theories
By: Stacey T Pollock | 25/05/2008 | Philosophy
How to look at creation theories.

So What Makes a Good Spam Filter Anyway?
By: Alan Hearnshaw | 20/09/2005 | Spam
Filter in the first place? This is not just a rhetorical question. It is a question that many users - and many developers - do not ask, and consequently, goes unanswered. Maybe.

God’s Ways are Above Men's Ways (or so the Saying Goes)
By: Patrick Roberts | 05/11/2007 | Religion
With liberality we churchgoers throw around the phrase, “God’s ways are higher than men’s ways.” Because this saying is so uncomplicated and, especially after we have repeated it so many times, it seems unbelievable that we still fail to understand it. One indication that we do not understand this saying, “God's ways are higher than men’s ways,” is our inability to live it as everyday, relevant truth.

Got a Question? Ask.

Ask the community a question about this article:

Frequently Asked Questions

Cocaine tests
By: ann c | 22-07-2008
If a blood test and urine test come back negative for cocaine, but a hair test shows a trace, is there any medicine or anything that could give a positive result without having taken the drug

I have a Cedar Chest approx. 60-70+ yrs old. It ...
By: Sharon Sanchez | 22-07-2008
I have a Cedar Chest approx. 60-70+ yrs old. It has been refinished but still has original paper in tact. How much is it worth?

Funeral Service positions in Las Vegas
By: Michael Breglia | 22-07-2008
I spent 12 years in NY in the Funeral Profession. I also spent an additional two years in Florida. I have been away from the Profession for quite some time, but I would like to explore the possibilities of reentering the Profession, I thought the Pre-Need area might be a good place to start.

My in-laws are willing to co-sign a personal loan ...
By: trcwt9 | 21-07-2008
My in-laws are willing to co-sign a personal loan for my husband and I, but they live in a different state, how can we do that?  

Mortgage based on need
By: Tnurseb | 21-07-2008
Are there any mortgage loans or grants based on need not credit for disabled persons in Tennessee?

Need young volunteers over the age of 18
By: messyhair | 21-07-2008
we are doing a benefit for my grandson at Players on 54th st. in Columbus Georgia on the 27th of this month and I need to know where I might be able to get some young people that would volunteer some of their time to help with the benefit. Here is a pic of my grandson.  He has down syndrome and is currently at Eagleston Hospital in Atlanta He has had 2 heart surgeries and a permnant feeding tube. If you can get in touch with me to maybe lead me in the direction that I need to go would you call me please at (706) 464-4646 I know it is a little late but I would appreciate it if you could let me know as soon as possible. Thanks Eva Gould

Q&A Powered by:
Powered by Yedda 

Latest Art and Entertainment Articles

Reality TV Judges
By: Libbles | 25/07/2008
The surge of reality tv shows has brought about a new species - the reality tv judge. Reality judges can vary from the very nice and helpful to the brutally harsh and cutting. No show highlights the range of reality judges' personalities any better than "American Idol." Some may even...

Decoding Online Poker Bonuses
By: Imteaz Ahmed | 24/07/2008
Online Poker bonuses are the major attraction of virtually all online poker rooms in the web today. However, even though online poker bonus could be an advantageous offer to players, when coupled with certain conditions, as in the case with some online poker rooms.

How to Produce Films on a Shoe String Budget
By: Daniel Millions | 24/07/2008
Making a low-budget film nowadays is a lot easier to do then it was just a few decades ago. There is a plethora of tools and resources out there to assist today's movie maker with whatever they need to get done. Amateur filmmakers can turn to books to increase their...

Shutter Speed and Movement: Getting Creative With Photography
By: Andrew Goodall | 24/07/2008
Movement effects are a great way to improve the impact of your photography. You may think it is just a simple matter of playing with shutter speed, but there is a little more to it than that.

Casino Roulette Rules and Basics - Tips For Roulette
By: Evan Kingsley | 24/07/2008
Roulette is one of the most popular gambling games in history. It originated in 18th-century France and has been popular ever since. It spread through Europe and America. It's a very easy and thrilling game which makes it a favorite among gamblers, whether it's a real casino or online. There...

Digital Cameras - How They Work
By: Ted Burns | 24/07/2008
Digital cameras come in various sizes, shapes, and specifications and offer a variety of impressive features. Digital cameras are quickly gaining popularity around the globe. Many people already own one and routinely use it for their own pictures. Their use have become part of the culture among many communities and industries. Digital...

Craft Booth: Giving Your Customers Starbucks Like Rewards
By: Shawn Vincent | 24/07/2008
The other day I indulged myself in a Starbucks sandwich. They have one called the Italian Grinder and it's to die for. Full of meats, cheese and all kinds of peppers. Just what the doctor ordered! As usual they swiped my card and asked me if I'd like my sandwich heated,...

The History and Evolution of Bingo
By: Paul Edison | 23/07/2008
Bingo is a highly popular game all around the world. It's gone from a church basement game to an online phenomenon where players can win cash prizes for free plays.

More from David Hooper

Do You Have Problems Getting Things Done?
By: David Hooper | 19/09/2005 | Self Help
Problem isn't usually the interruption though...it's the people being interrupted. There is something about most people which makes them feel they should.

The Secret To Long-Term Music Business Income
By: David Hooper | 18/09/2005 | Marketing
You rather make one sale for a one-time $65, or one sale for a monthly subscription at $10 per month? I would rather have the monthly subscription, because after the seventh.

The Press Does Not Owe You Anything!
By: David Hooper | 18/09/2005 | Marketing
That they have to read, review, and consider for inclusion...consider for their readership. Some musicians believe that if they write a press release that is newsworthy, that.

Marketing Lessons From A Las Vegas Hooker
By: David Hooper | 18/09/2005 | Marketing
Decided on a few room service options which the hotel catering department didn't provide, if you know what I mean. And while the subject will be titalating to some, there are.

Marketing Lessons From A Las Vegas Strip Club
By: David Hooper | 18/09/2005 | Marketing
Go through their biggest music business problems. It was great. The guys in this group are smart and the group came up with some incredible ways for folks to generate.

The Third Ear
By: David Hooper | 13/09/2005 | Art and Entertainment
A few edits today. I talk and the producer works the board... So why have two extra people in where space (and ventilation) are at a premium? Kathode Ray Music is ten.

Audio On The Web - How To Do It With Ease
By: David Hooper | 13/09/2005 | Art and Entertainment
You? There are usually two reasons: 1. People are scared to giveaway their music because "people don't buy what they get for free." This isn't true and.

Getting More From Books
By: David Hooper | 13/09/2005 | Art and Entertainment
Chapter at a time...and possibly even one sub-chapter or idea at a time. Instead of just reading through everything, when you see an item that you can put into action, stop.

Article Categories






Give Feedback

Sign up for our email newsletter

Receive updates, enter your email below