Composer and educator Dr. Joseph Sowa invites you to a FREE 5-day challenge…
New Year Composition Jumpstart 2025
Write a new piece in ONE week—without getting stuck or overwhelmed—even if you don’t have any ideas yet
Keep Your New Year’s Composing Goals Going Strong This February
In this 5-day challenge, you'll harness three research-backed elements to create memorable music:
Meaning: From Inspiration to Impact — Transform any idea, image, or emotion into musical material that resonates with listeners. Bridge the gap between your creative vision and actual music.
Style: Your Unique Musical World — Build a distinctive sound palette that captures attention and stays in listeners' heads, even if you're unsure about your musical voice.
Timing: Developing Ideas Like a Pro — Craft tension and release that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, even if you sometimes struggle with “what comes next.”
When you put these three elements in dialogue, you’ll unlock a reliable creative process for turning musical ideas into compelling finished pieces—even if you've struggled to move past creative blocks to finish pieces.
The Details
Dates: Monday to Friday, February 10–14, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific) Daily
Location: Live on Zoom
Cost: FREE
By the End of 5 Days, You’ll Have Completed a 2-minute Piece, PLUS Learned Strategies To:
Get inspired on demand
Translate your inspiration into ear-catching musical ideas
Develop your ideas with confidence and purpose
Prevent creative blocks before they start
Register Now and You’ll Get:
Reserved Space in this transformative 5-day challenge
Creative Process Strategy Call (20 min). Meet with Dr. Sowa during the challenge to identify your specific creative blocks and get personalized strategies for your composing.
Comprehensive Jumpstart Workbook with
Creative prompts and exercises
Analysis tools and worksheets
Process templates and checklists
