Claud
Key Takeaways
- Songwriter Claud finds that ideas are most plentiful immediately after putting a project out into the world, which sparks inspiration for what to do next.
- Consistent journal writing serves as a foundational space where Claud's big-picture ideas and creative world emerge.
- Minimizing digital distractions is crucial for the creative process, with Claud deliberately avoiding in-flight Wi-Fi to protect writing time.
- Taking the new puppy for a walk first thing in the morning without a phone helps clear the mind and lets creative ideas happen naturally.
"My ideas are the most plentiful when I just put something out into the world," says Claud. "I immediately start thinking about all the stuff I want to do next time." Some of that stuff comes from consistent journal writing, where their big picture ideas and creative world emerge. But the hard part, as we all can attest, is how to minimize distractions to let those ideas happen in the first place. The secret for Claud is two-fold: never use in flight wi-fi, and always take the new puppy for a walk first thing in the morning without a phone.
Claud's latest album is Me and the Music on Dead Oceans Records.
*photo by Jaxon Whittington
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Claud?
Claud is a singer-songwriter and recording artist known for their album Me and the Music on Dead Oceans Records.
How does Claud capture songwriting ideas?
Claud relies heavily on consistent journal writing to develop big-picture concepts and build their creative world.
What is Claud's secret for minimizing distractions?
Claud's two-fold secret is to never use in-flight Wi-Fi and to always take their puppy for a morning walk without a phone.
