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Abstract
This Creative Experience explores the pursuit of artistic authenticity and creative freedom through the development of a personalized toolkit for songwriting and performance. Inspired by the journey of creating my debut album InnerLivin/New Bloom, this project examines the processes, tools, and environments that have allowed me to express myself most freely as an artist. Central to the project is a four-phase study, Analysis & Reflection, Experimentation & Exploration, Framework Development, and a Live Performance Recording, each building upon the last to guide both self-discovery and artistic refinement. Through journaling, songwriting, collaboration, and live recording with a studio audience, I aim to demonstrate how embracing live energy in controlled environments can unlock deeper creative expression. The final outcome is a live-recorded album supported by a reflective, replicable toolkit that other artists can use to access their own creative freedom.
Publication Date
7-1-2025
Campus
Valencia (Spain) Campus
Keywords
creative freedom; live performance; self-discovery; artist authenticity
Award
With Distinction
Recommended Citation
Tillman, Auriyan. “What’s Your Truth?: My Journey to Creative Freedom.” Master's thesis, Berklee College of Music, 2025. https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-contemporary-performance/340.