Wytold's composing inspirations come in all shapes, sizes, and colors - literally (he is synesthetic and mentally envisions colors, shapes, and textures that represent melodies, rhythms, and particular cello sounds). Hearing music in his head at almost all waking moments, Wytold often sporadically runs to the cello (or recorder) to figure out and capture a new part or melodic line that he just 'heard' for the first time. Sometimes the rest of the song naturally unfolds in the next five minutes, whereas other songs hibernate for years in various corners of Wytold's consciousness before completion. In any case, Wytold's songwriting always centers on tuning in to what is natural - where it feels like the song should go, and how. The songs are always in motion - building layer upon layer, establishing a foundation for an improvised solo, adding a new harmony to a previously established theme for a different perspective on the same progression, repeating an established chorus to prepare for and emphasize an upcoming change. . . Wytold runs through many possibilities in his head, on his instruments, and by listening to practice recordings until he knows it feels right and fits.