The Creative Process

Discover practical insights on creativity, music, and entrepreneurship from writer and musicologist Mark Samples. These short, story-driven essays help artists and creators level up their careers with timeless lessons, smart frameworks, and real-world examples. Perfect for musicians, educators, and creative pros seeking growth.

I Took My Students' Melody...And Did This

I surprised my music students this morning.

On Friday I had my Arts Entrepreneurship students give me random notes between A and G.

We came up with this 10-note melody (see the whiteboard image).

I surprised them with this track this morning. They had no idea I was going to produce a track based on our little insignificant composition.

We're calling it "MVP (Maximum Vibes Possible)," and we are going to run an experiment: how many plays can we get before the end of the term?

Our deadline is set: June 6.

What's your guess of how many plays we will end up with? Tell me in the comments.

Listen now above ๐Ÿ‘†