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The Immersion Composition Society Helps Musicians Overcome Creative Hurdles

By Nate Seltenrich

East Bay Express | August 7, 2008

The society is a loosely affiliated international band of "lodges" with around three to twelve members each who share the common goal of boosting their productivity and unleashing their creativity as musicians. The two oldest and most established lodges, Origin and Wig, are still based in Oakland -- along with at least another three.

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Tags: musicians, creativity, songwriting, Immersion Composition Society, writers block

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