>>I fit the profile, no CS degree, and play bass and some guitar to write songs. Of course some people might not consider playing bass music...
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>I fit the profile too, CS degree & no musical ability whatsoever. My wife (a music teacher) has banned me from singing within earshot of any living creature.

I didn't mention musical ability did I? I just find it really relaxing (especially bass which is so mindless and egoless) cause it's so unlike what one does in work.