"It should be easy to write catchy..."

Maybe the over analytical method of attempting to come up with melodies for some of my choruses isn't the wisest idea for someone who is over analytical by nature... if I allow myself to get into my head too much sometimes, it's dangerous- with relationships, in acting, and thus, with song writing.

Sure, ask me tomorrow and I'll probably be in a less exasperated and envious mood, but as of 11:35 pm and after hours of analyzing and trying to use ridiculous equations to find the ideal melody for the song I'm working on right now, I need to retire. Did I mention that I'm a perfectionist? It did get me somewhere, and I'm sure I'll use all of my notes as a springboard for what this song will eventually become, and then I will finally be completely satisfied with it and feel that I labored for it, so it must be good (why is this the American mentality? Why can't we all just be of the opinion that the best things should come easily? But no, life mantras revolve around praise over those who stress and waste their lives away working hard for the money... nothing comes easy... etc. Maybe it's healthier to live the Italian way that I've always admired...)

I've always been the "good student," and relish my recent self-assigned homework assignments to learn about the industry (hence the 800 page book half finished on my nightstand) and songwriting, but... that'll do pig.

For now.

Taking a friend's advice who I much admire, I'm going to try the "you're musical... your voice should know where it wants to go on the melody" route, and take it from there. Thanks for the advice Shruts :) I can't wait for Alex's help tomorrow regardless...

*(Why yes that is supposed to be an image of Jane Austen!)