Writing about the creative process & what inspires me.
Hi, I’m Vontmer. I write and record my own piano music. I find inspiration everywhere, and this space is about sharing it with you, with the hope you’ll create something, too, no matter how small.
Creativity in the Age of A.I.
Motivation to create comes and goes for me. Life—house, job, kids, hobbies, relationships—often gets in the way, and it’s easy to make excuses not to put the time into it. Writing music has never been formulaic for me. Rarely does a piece come to me in its finished form. It takes effort. I overthink things…
Reclaiming My Attention
I’ve been wanting to get back into the habit of writing every day for a while now. Occasionally, I’ll hear of someone who does this practice, and I always think, Yes, I want to start doing that again. They always talk about how beneficial it is. How it clears their mind-clutter. And I’m amazed they’ve…
Joep Beving’s Solipsism Redux (2025): A Timeless Rebirth
Joep Beving’s Solipsism Redux is out today — a complete re-recording of his 2015 debut album Solipsism. I’ve been listening through it this morning, and from the very first notes, it’s clear this isn’t just a technical refresh. It’s a reinterpretation. One that feels deeply considered, patient, and alive. If you know the original, you’ll…
The Danger of ‘Not Now’: Taking Action Towards Your Goals
Every year when Graham Weaver teaches at Stanford, on the final day of class he shares the four most important lessons he’s learned in life. I’ve been thinking about them a lot lately. I’ve taken some liberties with the wording for clarity, but this is mostly verbatim from his TikTok video. Give yourself the gift…
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