DR. Sheung-Ping Lai

You are a musician and want to be a composer, but some issues are holding you back. You probably think that...

• Only a genius can be a composer.

• Your music theory and technology backgrounds are not strong enough. 

• Your music will not be taken seriously because it does not conform to the musical styles required by the academia.

You did not compose because someone told you or you believe that...

You are not talented enough. Your music theory or technology background needs to be stronger, or you don't feel connected to the musical styles taught at the academic institutions. You want to write in a different style that represents you.

Now, you are afraid that...

• It’s too late to learn composition at an older age. 

• You will not make it. 

• You will receive harsh criticism.

What if I say: “You Can Do It!”

✔ Anyone can compose. If you can play music and you can tell a story, then you can compose.

✔ It is never too late to start. In fact, the older you get, the more stories you can tell.

✔ You can tell your story and express yourself freely through your music, which does not have to conform to any particular style.