Composer and educator Dr. Joseph Sowa invites you to a FREE 5-day challenge…

Fall Composition Jumpstart

Write a new piece in ONE week—without getting stuck or overwhelmed—even if you don’t have any ideas yet

Reinvigorate Your Composing Goals This October

In this 5-day challenge, you'll harness three research-backed elements to create memorable music:

  1. Meaning: Going from Inspiration to Impact — Transform any idea, image, or emotion into musical material that resonates with listeners. Bridge the gap between your creative vision and actual music.

  2. Style: Establishing Your Unique Musical World — Build a distinctive sound palette that captures attention and stays in listeners' heads, even if you're unsure about your musical voice.

  3. Timing: Developing Ideas Like a Pro — Craft tension and release that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats, even if you sometimes struggle with “what comes next.”

When you put these three elements in dialogue, you’ll unlock a reliable creative process for turning musical ideas into compelling finished pieces—even if you've struggled to move past creative blocks to finish pieces.

The Details

  • Dates: Monday to Friday, October 13–17, 2025

  • Time: 1:00 PM Eastern (10:00 AM Pacific) Daily

  • Location: Live on Zoom

  • Cost: FREE

By the End of 5 Days, You’ll Have Completed a 2-minute Piece, PLUS Learned Strategies To:

  • Get inspired on demand

  • Translate your inspiration into ear-catching musical ideas

  • Develop your ideas with confidence and purpose

  • Prevent creative blocks before they start

Register Now and You’ll Get:

  • Reserved Space in this transformative 5-day challenge

  • Creative Process Strategy Call (20 min). Meet with Dr. Sowa during the challenge to identify your specific creative blocks and get personalized strategies for your composing.

  • Comprehensive Jumpstart Workbook with

    • Creative prompts and exercises

    • Analysis tools and worksheets

    • Process templates and checklists