Here's a nice looking music journal to keep all your notes and music ideas. A great gift for the musician or music fan.
How do you deal with the inevitable criticism of your work?
I would just simply say I love it. I'm a very open and honest person. And I also believe that music is a way of sharing experiences with others. You can take a lot of pride in your music and it will certainly get you noticed. People will listen to your tunes and see that you are a talented musician. So, you have to work hard at your craft. But I think you will get a good response from people when you try your best.