I hope this finds you well.
Today, I'd like to talk about a book that was recommended to me by a conductor colleague of mine, Craig Davis (former Director of Bands at UTC).
It's called Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon.
Kleon is an artist from Austin (surprise!), and in this book, he gives advice on how to be creative.
This book is helpful, because it affirms us that nothing is original.
Every artist steals.
Good artist makes what they steal better.
I believe many artists struggle to be original, to find their "voice." Kleon points out that everything is a variation of ideas that are already presented. We just need to know what is worth stealing and how to make it "yours."
I hope this book also helps you feel at ease about being creative and allows you to create more freely!
Stay well!
Happy Reading-
Best,
Kayoko
