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Thanks for all the entries, it was great to see so many participate this time! Now comes the hard part of choosing, the winner will be announced before November. Stay posted! :thumbsup:

I'm at this stage of "coming out" with my composing. I've worked in music production since the mid 70's, I'm one of the few people who paid off a mortgage from the proceeds of the music industry. I'd have to say composing has been a high point in my life. The death of my father, a very talented man who did nothing with it, has triggered me to pour energy into the classical piano area. I feel like I'm in love. The feeling follows me around like a friendly puppy, and I know I'm home. I'm ready to start putting music up on this site if it is good enough, & I hope to give pleasure to others by doing so. I suspect it goes deeper than pleasure however, I'm even going to say that in the future the creative process will be utilized as direct medical or psychological therapy (& it is already). I think it is that good for you. Whether it is music, or whatever turns you on, but specifically music, with its patterning, the amazing chord combinations, the power to influence mood, etc. If feeling in love is an illness, then I'm happy to stay that way.

Composing is a stress reliever for me. It takes time, but as the poster above me stated, time that I happily expend because the accomplishment of creating a piece of art is immensely gratifying, even more so when it can be realized via software and technology and shared with others. While it is mostly a hobby, I actually earned a scholarship during medical school which was specifically for a student entering a neuroscience field that had an interest in music or art and the amount was not trivial. That's the only tangible renumeration I've ever received for my music but honestly, the intangibles (getting helpful feedback and praise from others, the rare case of actually having a piece performed live) is far more satisfying.