Overcoming Creative Burnout: Finding Endless Inspiration in Music Modes

As a composer, I've faced my share of creative burnout. There are moments when the well of ideas seems to run dry, and I question where my next piece of music will come from. But over time, I’ve found one constant source of inspiration that never fails to pull me out of that creative fog: music modes.

Music modes are more than just a set of scales—they are tools that bridge the past and present, offering endless possibilities while keeping us connected to the deep history of music. Composers from ancient Greece to the Renaissance and beyond have used these modes to craft timeless melodies, and in tapping into them, I find myself part of that long tradition.