Write music now
Would you prefer not to study harmony or counterpoint?
That I understand. If you just want to have fun and you're not planning on going professional, you can skip music theory and start composing music right away. But if you really get enthusiastic, then you should take some lessons in harmony and counterpoint.
How should you start to write music?
I wrote first parts of small compositions for a solo instrument like the piano. A first part consists of a number of measures. If you play these measures, you will notice a sense of flow in the music. This will help you to write on where I left off. Just follow the flow and try to finish the composition. That's all there is to it. But it won't be easy!
All parts come with empty music paper. These parts are provided as a PDF. You can print the PDF in black & white on a simple printer. Get a free PDF reader here. Get yourself a pencil and an eraser as well.
The music is kept very simple. However, if it's still too difficult for you, then you should learn more about the basics first. Learn to read notes and/or how to play an instrument at a reasonable level.
Do you have to buy some kind of a follow-up?
No, this is a non-commercial website with free content. Just download one or more of these PDF files and start writing.
The music
Piano: 1. Lullaby 2. Misty morning 3. Empty house 4. Summer Holiday 5. Twilight waltz 6. Nocturne 7. Winter solstice (completed)
Guitar: 1. Falling leaves 2. Morning Mood 3. Melody (completed)
Trumpet: 1. Rondeau
I hope this site will encourage you to start writing music. And remember, there is no need to despair if you get stuck. Most professional composers get stuck every now and then. Have a look at this manuscript of a mazurka by Chopin. It wasn't easy for him either.