Blog Post #2

Direction-  The word direction is very important to me for my musical/creative process.  I like to come up with some sort of direction for whatever I am working on, but in a very natural way.  This direction can be shaped, changed, or even completely scrapped as I progress.  I believe having some sort of original direction that is not concrete can help you to take a good idea and make something truly great

Authentic- When I am creating something, particularly music, it is important to me that the product is authentic to myself and my experiences.  When looking back on a completed project, it is refreshing to see a work that is reflective and unique of one's individual experience and processes.  This is a concept that can be applied to a group of collaborators as well.  In a collaboration, I would want to end up with work that equally reflects each group member's strengths. 

Creativity/Experimentation- I believe that going into a project with a really open mind of many possibilities for the directions you can take is essential.  In this class I definitely want to experiment with new ideas and processes, but also see what my creative process and previous experience can bring to the group.

I believe that people often assume PAT majors are only skilled in areas of music technology.  While this is one of our areas of study, every PAT major I have met is an extremely well rounded musician, and is able to think creatively at a high level.