001 What Is Creativity?

In our culture, creativity is simultaneously edified and debased through magical thinking. Yes, the creative process is mysterious because so few understand it. Yes, it can feel like magic when things are going well. But that does not mean it is magic! Or that we shouldn't touch it lest we kill the magic.Deciphering the mysteries of the creative process is my ongoing life's work. And there more I discover, the more magical the creative process feels.So what is creativity? What is the creative process? And why is it what makes us human?To ask me anything or for comments and feedback: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] comMake more music you love with the free Music Machine template...And check out all the Make Music Your Life podcasts:PodWalk: https://makemusicyourlife.com/podwalk Come walking with me to discover how to have more fun making better stuff in less time.Magic Music Machine Insights: https://makemusicyourlife.com/insights Where I answer questions from my Magic Music Machine community.Paths to Better Music: https://makemusicyourlife.com/paths Curated coaching conversations with musicians using the Music Machine.The Album: https://makemusicyourlife.com/album An in depth peek behind the curtain of my creative process as I make my 5th album.

Om Podcasten

Come walking with me, and let's chat about making and creating! What defines us humans is that we create something from nothing. Music, art, books. films, pots, games, software, products, training, processes, systems, businesses, theories, ideas...anything. So why is the creative process so misunderstood?On our walks, we'll figure out how creativity works. Together we'll discover how to have more fun making better stuff in less time. We'll attempt to "solve" the creative process! It can't be THAT hard...can it?And whenever you’re ready, here’s how else I can help you:1. Click here to make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...2. Here's the best offer to get my personal help in the Magic Music Machine program...PLUS, here's all my podcasts:PodWalk with Mike MondayLet's walk and talk about the creative process and creativity.The AlbumAn in-depth peek behind the curtain of my creative process as I make my 6th album and release my 5th.The MakeistI shed light on what the AI explosion could mean for us creators by investigating new AI tools and how they could affect creators, creativity and the creative process.