Always Been Yours (Tessa and Nicholas) novel Chapter 981

Chapter 981 Art Is Inspired by Life

”Mr. Brooks, you didn’t know I was trying my best to compliment you? Oh, the hurt.” While she said that, she clutched her chest, pretending as if his words stabbed her.

Meanwhile, Scott’s gaze was outrageously gentle as he looked at the mischievous Tessa across from him. Later, with a pleasant tone, he said, ”In that case, you should praise me more. Perhaps I’ll have a clue after hearing more of it.”

”How unexpected! Mr. Brooks, why didn’t I realize you were such a narcissist before?”

Tessa pretended to look at Scott in astonishment.

Scott was a little embarrassed when he saw the shock on Tessa’s face.

In truth, this was his first time cracking such a joke in front of anyone.

So, he let out a light cough. Then, he swiftly changed the topic and said, ”Let’s talk about the problem that’s troubling you.”

When she saw that he got straight to business, she, too, cast aside her humor as she explained her current situation.

”My problem now is that I have encountered a bottleneck phase. Miss Sofia asked me to take a walk with my friends to get some fresh air and ease up my tension. But I think: although bottleneck is the problem I’m facing, I still lack knowledge in music theory. In fact, I can’t even understand some of the suggestions Miss Sofia has given me.”

She didn’t hesitate to tell him about her problems as she thought Scott was a good friend and an excellent musician.

Meanwhile, Scott listened with great attentiveness.

”Regarding the bottleneck issue, Miss Sofia’s advice to you is very pertinent. So, I have nothing else to add.”

After that, he began to provide insights and answers to Tessa’s problems, one by one. ”I usually like to go outside, take a walk, and look around when I don’t have inspiration for my composition. Inspiration comes from the littlest of things, and it’s a rather difficult thing for me to explain. But perhaps you would find it when searching through the things and scenes you have experienced or encountered.”

Tessa received his advice with an open mind. But, at the same time, she inwardly planned to take Gregory around in the next two days.

Shortly after, Scott shared some of his experiences in songwriting with Tessa. ”Composition is a complex subject as it contains a wide range of knowledge. Isn’t there a saying that art is inspired by life? In that case, the inspiration for songwriting is also inspired by life. For example, we generate motivation to write from life. Then we’ll grasp that motivation to have a vague idea of what we want and finally create the draft of the song. Next, we need to refine and revise our work repeatedly. Only then will our composition take shape; sometimes even the composers barely know how the final product will come up until the very end.”

After she listened to Scott share his personal experiences, she understood and agreed with his words. ”As expected, there’s always something to learn from you. But, Mr. Brooks, your words are constructive.”

”I’m glad to hear that.” Scott pursed his lips and smiled faintly.

Tessa was so grateful that she even insisted on treating him to dinner.