This topic is something I need to discuss before we go any further. I think many people start out with the preconception that creating music is only for professionals, people with a degree in music, or someone who has spent decades playing an instrument. However, I want you to throw this preconception out the window. You don’t need to know the intricate workings of piano theory or be an advanced pianist to learn the skills of creating music on the piano. All you need are some basic piano knowledge and skills, hands (preferably two hands), and some fingers, preferably ten. If you have more than basic piano knowledge and skills and more than two hands or ten fingers, that’s great!
Don’t be afraid to explore
Creating is all about exploring. Trying different chords, different notes, different keys. Seeing what sounds good to you. People look at creating music as some sort of magical ability that only certain people can do; however, it’s not any more magical than an artist who creates a beautiful picture, or an architect who designs a new building. Musical composition simply requires time, effort, and some honing of your skills.
It’s important to always be improving your abilities and stretching yourself. Your compositions will only be as good as your abilities. Remember that your own skills will limit your compositions, and this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s just a fact. For instance, if you can’t play two notes at the same time (I sincerely hope you can), you will probably have a one note at a time song. If you’ve grown up playing classical all your life, you probably won’t be able to sit down and start composing a ragtime song. These limitations aren’t something that should hinder you; they should encourage you to grow and improve your abilities. Don’t be afraid to try something difficult! Don’t be afraid to play a less familiar genre on the piano. Okay, whew, now that we have that out of the way, let’s start learning to create music!
Basics of Creating Music 
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