I write songs and have always done so. I've been in bands, on piano, guitar, bass and, of course, always vocals. I've recorded solo stuff. But the real joy in music is that it is a social thing. Co-musicians are as important to the development of a piece of music as are people willing to listen to, appreciate (and buy) music. No single note can ever give you melody or rhythm. 

If I don't perform, write or record music, chances are, I work in my garden. It requires careful curating what may grow and blossom and what not, like in a song.

A symphony of flowers sings as beautifully as one of notes.