I've written music without any training whatsoever. I'm self taught. Listen to music, love it, find patterns, and write them down. Listen to a wide variety of music. The real genius comes out when you don't overthink things. Here is a link to a quick something that I wrote on the spot: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c45XrUwKjxE Music is a great way to explore the parts of our mind that society teaches us to ignore or shut down. It is one of the greatest art forms and marks of cultural advancement. Good luck and have fun!