Music's story begins pre-civilization, before the advent of written language, manifested through songs passed down from generation to generation. Later accompanied by instruments, music found a place to grow in the church, ushering in music notation.

The methodology of the classical tradition provides foundational generative music principles. Large-scale structures self-generated by pattern-based development are the results.

An intrinsic understanding in the creative act of underlying meanings within a variety of sounds, gestures, and principles is calibrated through an individuals' proclivities and instincts, cultures, depth of knowledge, thoroughness of training, and a certain receptivity.

An experiential knowledge to communicate emotive content through music in live settings is an accurate reflection of understanding.