Programming isn't music. It's a tool to solve a problem. Not knowing what to build is a solution looking for problem. Generate ideas by getting out into the real world and finding out the pain points in life. Build tools to fix those problems. Preferably, pick a problem which people are willing to pay money to solve.
Still not thinking of anything? Go outside and play until you find something.
Edit: I didn't read the entire article. I couldn't get beyond the music comparisons. Rockstars in music get a lot more money and fun than rockstars in programming do.
Music isn't art. It's a tool to solve a problem. Not knowing what to compose is a solution looking for a problem. Generate ideas by getting out into the real world and finding out the pain points in life. Compose scores to accentuate those problems. Preferably, pick a problem which people are willing to pay money to have portrayed musically.
Still not thinking of anything? Go outside and play until you find something.
Still not thinking of anything? Go outside and play until you find something.
Edit: I didn't read the entire article. I couldn't get beyond the music comparisons. Rockstars in music get a lot more money and fun than rockstars in programming do.