“elements” is now available for preorder and our listening party is just a few days away
https://monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/album/elements-album?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
Stan Stewart aka muz4now
Seeking to be the best person I can be #creativity #MusicianTips #Musician #composer #improviser #PianoImprov #pianist #singersongwriter #caring #poet #poem https://justmytoots.com/@[email protected]
In the last two months of Bandcamp Fridays, I’ve made more than I’ve received from Spotify royalties in 20 years.  #FediMusician
And this BC Friday isn’t even over!
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
Love Is On Repeat - 6th singer-songwriter release https://muz4now.com/2016/love-repeat-6th-singer-songwriter-release/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FSongwriting&utm_medium=mastodon #Songwriting
Hear the muse: I Went On Retreat – here’s proof https://muz4now.com/2026/i-went-on-retreat-heres-proof/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
So sorry that I once again ran out of cash before my wishlist was empty. If I promised you a download, you are still on my list. Hopefully, December will be an even bigger haul! #BandcampFriday
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
#GuestPosts #creativity Creative Activities Can Make Addiction Recovery More Fulfilling https://muz4now.com/2026/creative-activities-can-make-addiction-recovery-more-fulfilling/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Thank you for the BC download. I appreciate you! Have a wonderful weekend.
Good morning! And have a beautiful weekend.
The Deep – an improv poem #improv #improvisation #poem #spontaneous #MusicPoetryandMore #PoetryandMore
The Influence of Earth, Wind, and Fire #music #stanstewart #webstories https://muz4now.com/web-stories/the-influence-of-earth-wind-and-fire
moving from fear and stress to grace #artist #gig #inspiration #muse #music #presentmoment #PoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2013/moving-from-fear-and-stress-to-grace
How about downloading my top album on #BandcampFriday ?
https://muz4now.bandcamp.com/album/rit-el-ka-ritual-escape?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
New Merch at Muz4Now – shop mugs, bags, and shirts https://muz4now.com/2025/new-merch-at-muz4now-shop-mugs-bags-and-shirts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Oh! Here’s a good choice to download on #BandcampFriday
https://muz4now.bandcamp.com/album/from-nothing?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
What have I learned from music? #collaboration #harmony #insight #introspection #learning #music #stanstewart #webstories https://muz4now.com/web-stories/what-have-i-learned-from-music
A suggestion for a #BandcampFriday download
https://muz4now.bandcamp.com/album/pure-movement?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
11/6/2026, 1 engagement
The Counter-Extremism Expert Building Our Capacity for Compassion https://reasonstobecheerful.world/counter-extremism-expert-farah-pandith-compassion-rebuilding-connection/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FDoing%20Good&utm_medium=mastodon #DoingGood
Collaboration: two heads are better #band #inspiration #musician #MusicianTips https://muz4now.com/2018/collaboration-two-heads-are-better
The techno originator, Juan Atkins, has died at 64 https://cdm.link/the-techno-originator-juan-atkins-has-died-at-64/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FMUSIC&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicNews
The Nightingale #musicvideo #NowPlaying #originalmusic #MusicReleasebyStanStewart
Scientists embark on 1,200km 'megatransect' of Patagonian kelp forests. What they find could be crucial https://www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/patagonia-megatransect?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=topic%2Fscience&utm_medium=mastodon #nature
Tops for Streaming Music #music #musicstreaming #originalmusic #stanstewart #webstories https://muz4now.com/web-stories/tops-for-streaming-music
Piano accompanists rarely get the recognition they deserve | Classical Music https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/piano-accompanists?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FPiano%20%26%20Piano%20Improv&utm_medium=mastodon #piano
DreamState Music Videos Exploration #composing #music #musicvideo #Music https://muz4now.com/2023/dreamstate-music-videos-exploration
Poem 0150: birthday 5 (flowers) #inspiration #muse #poem #MusicPoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2011/poem-0150-for-anita-birthday-5-flowers
ICYMI: #CreativeInsights #creativeprocess Sometimes Making Music Ain’t Easy https://muz4now.com/2026/sometimes-making-music-aint-easy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Release and Procrastination – Life and Artistry #inspiration #CreativeInsights #MusicianTips https://muz4now.com/2021/release-and-procrastination-life-and-artistry
#CreativeInsights #Music Getting Ready for “Elements” Album https://muz4now.com/2026/getting-ready-for-elements-album/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
11/4/2026, 1 engagement
People I Care About #family #friends #inspiration #love #relationship #vulnerability #webstories https://muz4now.com/web-stories/people-i-care-about
Hear the muse: Thunderstorm - a (perhaps strange) creative process story https://muz4now.com/2020/thunderstorm-perhaps-strange-creative-process-story/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Fearless #PianoImprov #NowPlaying https://muz4now.com/2020/fearless-pianoimprov-nowplaying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #piano
DreamState - Dreams - #DreamState #NowPlaying https://muz4now.com/2022/dreamstate-dreams-dreamstate-nowplaying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Is This What You Call Progress? #CreativeProcess #guitar #hope #singing #songwriter #CreativeInsights https://muz4now.com/2025/is-this-what-you-call-progress-creativeprocess
The Stone Roses showed me the power of being an introvert https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/oct/24/cultural-awakening-stone-roses-john-squire-introvert?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2Fart%2C%20creativity%2C%20and%20creative%20process&utm_medium=mastodon #creativity
LiveSongs from #DreamThis – radio, video, and more #indiemusic #musician #Music https://muz4now.com/2017/livesongs-dreamthis-radio-video-gigs
ICYMI: Scenes From An Intuitive Journey https://muz4now.com/2021/scenes-from-an-intuitive-journey/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
“Subtle Drama” – more mellow music
#composer #contemplation #inspiration #music
Characters #PianoImprov #NowPlaying https://muz4now.com/2017/characters-pianoimprov-nowplaying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #piano
Invitation – an improvised “jazz” poem #improv #improvisation #improvised #poem #poetry #webstories https://muz4now.com/web-stories/invitation-an-improvised-jazz-poem
Enriching Your Musical Journey - Practising the Piano https://practisingthepiano.com/enriching-your-musical-journey/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FPiano%20%26%20Piano%20Improv&utm_medium=mastodon #piano
ICYMI: #Music #B3 Hammond This – The Sound of the B3 https://muz4now.com/2026/hammond-this-the-sound-of-the-b3/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Immersed in Inspiration - Roswell, New Mexico http://ericaannsipes.blogspot.com/2026/10/immersed-in-inspiration-roswell-new.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FMUSIC&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicNews
Hear the muse: Sometimes Making #Music Ain’t Easy https://muz4now.com/2026/sometimes-making-music-aint-easy/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
A guest post on the muz4now blog offers resources for using creative activities as one form of support during addition recovery. #addiction #MentalHealth
https://muz4now.com/2026/creative-activities-can-make-addiction-recovery-more-fulfilling/
Red-Tail – an improv poem about a hawk #improv #improvisation #now #poem #presentmoment #spontaneous #PoetryandMore
https://muz4now.com/2018/red-tail-hawk-improv-poem-stan-stewart
ICYMI: And now for something completely different https://muz4now.com/2026/and-now-for-something-completely-different/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Musician, visual artist and poet Emma Ruth Rundle on the possibilities of form https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/musician-visual-artist-and-poet-emma-ruth-rundle-on-the-possibilities-of-form/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2Fart%2C%20creativity%2C%20and%20creative%20process&utm_medium=mastodon #creativity
Writer Hernan Diaz on trying to make something that’s beautiful https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/writer-hernan-diaz-on-trying-to-make-something-that's-beautiful/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2Fart%2C%20creativity%2C%20and%20creative%20process&utm_medium=mastodon #creativity
Set (Creative) Course (part 1 of 5) #artist #creativeprocess #creativity #musician #presentmoment #MusicPoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2012/set-creative-course
Azure – a spontaneous poem #inspiration #muse #poem #spontaneous #PoetryandMore
Hear the muse: Shade – an improvised poem https://muz4now.com/2022/shade-an-improvised-poem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Musician Molly Nilsson on learning to work faster than doubt https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/musician-molly-nilsson-on-learning-to-work-faster-than-doubt/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2Fart%2C%20creativity%2C%20and%20creative%20process&utm_medium=mastodon #creativity
Hear the muse: Fugue and Fantasy - Stan Stewart https://band.codes/muz4now/fugue-and-fantasy?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
A Bedroom Producer’s Guide to Mixing Vocals #recording #singing #GuestPosts #MusicianTips https://muz4now.com/2020/bedroom-producers-guide-to-mixing-vocals
What the muse has to say: #CreativeInsights #PoetryandMore Pondering Earth https://muz4now.com/2026/pondering-earth/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Hear the muse: The Piano In The Dining Room - #PianoImprov #NowPlaying https://muz4now.com/2023/the-piano-in-the-dining-room-pianoimprov-nowplaying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Check this out! Get free download codes for my releases from BandCamp. Enjoy! #FreeDownloadCodes #OriginalMusic
https://band.codes/muz4now?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Becoming Pure Movement – Revisiting Music and Story #musicvideo #Music https://muz4now.com/2022/becoming-pure-movement-revisiting-music-and-story
Analog Obsession releases The Machine, a FREE vintage tape machine plugin https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2026/10/27/analog-obsession-the-machine/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=topic%2Fmusicproduction&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicianTips #MusicianResources
Dream Destroyer – the found is feeling again
#feeling
#Music
https://muz4now.com/2025/dream-destroyer-the-found-is-feeling-again
Ritual and Mayhem
#NowPlaying #originalmusic
#MusicReleasebyStanStewart
The Future of Rock Music: Human Talent vs. AI Exploitation https://ourmindonmusic.wordpress.com/2026/10/01/the-future-of-rock-music-human-talent-vs-ai-exploitation/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FMUSIC&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicNews
Hear the muse: Dream This #DreamThis #NowPlaying https://muz4now.com/2017/dream-this-dreamthis-nowplaying/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
New Full-Range Studio Main Monitors https://sonicstate.com/news/2026/10/30/new-full-range-studio-main-monitors/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FIndie%20Musician%20Tips&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicianTips #MusicianResources
This Bandcamp download code service costs money. And it works.
https://www.getmusic.fm/landings/r/MjkxNjk5OTk5?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
How-To Use My Release Page – Fun Features #indiemusic #music #originalmusic
https://muz4now.com/2024/how-to-use-my-release-page-fun-features
If any musicians know how to fix the errors when trying to submit a release on band.codes or know how to reach the developer, please contact me with this info. Otherwise, I appear to be done with this platform. (I've been trying to submit new releases for weeks, but always get the "Error creating release".)
11/1/2026, 1 engagement
Minimal Velocity
#NowPlaying #originalmusic
#MusicReleasebyStanStewart
Thoughts begin in minds and on paper. In the ether of our consciousness, The anticipation begins. Soon enough they take to the airwaves, Sound becomes itself.
"elements" by 4 composers, coming November 20.
Artwork by Chris Tweed.
Contemplative Music – Seeking Joy & Finding Bliss https://muz4now.com/2023/contemplative-music-seeking-joy-finding-bliss/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Poem 0168: demonstration #inspiration #motivational #muse #playful #poem #sing #singing #MusicPoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2011/poem-0168-for-anita-demonstration
Hear the muse: Winter Meant Wonderment - Stan Stewart https://band.codes/muz4now/winter-meant-wonderment?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Getting Ready for “Elements” Album https://muz4now.com/2026/getting-ready-for-elements-album/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FMUSIC&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicNews
Hear the muse: 4 of 4 plus 4 in 3 - Stan Stewart https://band.codes/muz4now/4-of-4-plus-4-in-3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
10/31/2026, 1 engagement
music and the mind #music #musician #CreativeInsights #MusicianTips https://muz4now.com/2011/music-and-the-mind
10/31/2026, 1 engagement
Celebrating Samhain, All Hallows Eve, or whatever you like to call it with "Return of the Light Beings". Thanks for watching and listening. #Halloween #Samhain #LightBeings
https://muz4now.com/2012/return-of-the-light-beings/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
10/31/2026, 1 engagement
Musician (or anyone) Self-Care
#SelfCare
#PresentMoment
#MusicianTips
https://muz4now.com/2026/musician-or-anyone-self-care-selfcare
10/31/2026, 1 engagement
simpleTapeStop is a FREE tape stop plugin for macOS, Windows, and Linux https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2026/10/30/simpletapestop/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=topic%2Fosx&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicianTips #MusicianResources
Plugin Boutique offers Reaktor Prism, Evolve Elastic Lite, and ReSing SE as FREE November gifts https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2026/10/30/plugin-boutique-nov-26-gifts/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=topic%2Faudioproduction&utm_medium=mastodon #MusicianTips #MusicianResources
When my mentor and friend passed away, my heart was broken. Improvising on the piano was barely a solace... "In Memory of Tom" #PianoImprov #Grief
https://muz4now.com/2023/in-memory-of-tom/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon
Autumn scenes from the Finger Lakes #FLX #FLXbeauty #autumn #fall
10/31/2026, 1 engagement
Hear the muse: Red-Tail – an #improv #poem about a hawk https://muz4now.com/2018/red-tail-hawk-improv-poem-stan-stewart/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
My goofy, wonderful dog loved being on the trail this morning. #autumn #dog #puppy #hiking #trail
Taughannock park today #FLX #FLXbeauty #autumn #fall
ICYMI: Meditation Suite 2 - Beyond Silence https://muz4now.com/2023/meditation-suite-2-beyond-silence/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
beatcity – lyric #poem and music video #indiemusic #poem #Music #PoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2017/beatcity-lyric-poem-music-video
Down To Earth and Cosmic At The Same Time #hope #HopeSongs #instrumental #MusicRelease #CreativeInsights #Music https://muz4now.com/2026/down-to-earth-and-cosmic-at-the-same-time
womb: poem 3 on fear #improv #inspiration #muse #poem #poet #spontaneous #PoetryandMore
Rebuilding a Generation: The Impact of Piano Lessons Post-Pandemic https://pianodao.com/2026/05/31/post-pandemic-piano-teaching/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FPiano%20%26%20Piano%20Improv&utm_medium=mastodon #piano
Sustain Creativity – Pushing Too Far – part 2 #brokenankle #composer #musician #CreativeInsights https://muz4now.com/2024/sustain-creativity-pushing-too-far-part-2
ICYMI: Birthday Bonfire – an #improv #poem https://muz4now.com/2018/birthday-bonfire-improv-poem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
Hear the muse: From Nothing – the sound of nothingness and reverie https://muz4now.com/2020/from-nothing-sound-of-nothingness-reverie/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon
The Jazz Pictures the FBI Silenced https://hyperallergic.com/the-jazz-pictures-the-fbi-silenced/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=topic%2Fculture&utm_medium=mastodon #JazzMusic
Visions Of Autumn #inspiration #nature #MusicPoetryandMore https://muz4now.com/2015/visions-of-autumn
10/29/2026, 1 engagement
Hear the muse: The Waterfall – 3rd #music video for TPITDR https://muz4now.com/2023/the-waterfall-3rd-music-video-for-tpitdr/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_content=muz4now%2Fmagazine%2FThe%20muse%20is%20present&utm_medium=mastodon