Last week, I shared some thoughts on how the process of making music can inspire us even when we lack the motivation to start. 

But let’s be real. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out like that. 

Sometimes we sit down to make music and we feel stuck, or we don’t like what we’re coming up with. And nothing good comes out of it no matter how hard we try. 

It’s discouraging.

However, it’s important to understand that every effort counts. 

Every time we sit down to make music, we’re practicing our craft and moving the needle forward. Even if the end result isn’t what we were hoping for, we’re still developing our skills and expanding our musical abilities.

Consistently putting in the hours, regardless of the result, is essential to developing our skills. 

It’s through this consistent effort that we begin to develop a workflow that gives us better results and improves our ability to get into the creative flow.

A lot of it is subconscious. Even when we’re not aware of it, our brain is constantly processing and storing information. 

Every time we engage in making music, we’re building new connections and improving our understanding of music production.

So, even if a particular session doesn’t result in a masterpiece, we can take comfort in the fact that we’re always making progress – whether we realise it or not.

Just don’t give up.