Is there any way to improve composing?

Question

Beside playing drums I'm toying with software to create music. The problem is when I need to advance further. I may have some good, let's say "riffs" (or pieces, or melodies, or ideas), and I'm pretty harsh with everything I create (until I'm really proud out it, it's crap to me), but have no idea how to make it longer. I have lots of "samples", short melodies, but I just can't make them last longer. Is there any way to make creating music little easier? Some music theory stuff? And how to connect pieces, how to extend existing one? That are things I'm really interested in. I would be very grateful for any answer., I love both music and creating it, but the lack of ability to "continue" is getting me down. And I know that there was thread for composing, but it was aimed for guitar, and I'm seeking more general tips.

Answer 1

Hi, I would certainly recommend studying music theory. It is really the key. Not even in a traditional sense but modern concepts, such as scales, intervals, triads. Learning and instruments where you can play chords like Piano and/or Guitar is a huge plus. Also learning a DAW to record and improve your ideas. That's all we need.

Best,

Evren E.