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Far from being a pointless requirement whilst studying music, composition is one of the most rewarding and enjoyable processes a musician can go through.
The feeling one gets when hearing their creation for the first time is like no other. Far more daunting than even a performance or exam!
After studying composition for four years I have grown to love listening to all genres of new music; contemporary jazz, folk and classical. Studying the work of the great masters of the craft provides a worthwhile insight into the political and social happenings which form the backbone of their music.
It is my belief that all musicians should learn some level of composition in order to enhance creativity and expression on their chosen instrument.
