first time seeing your channel, your story really resonates. thank you for sharing!

my takeaway from all this is that you're a freakin really good producer ! all the music in this video was great

I like this guy

just found your channel but holy shit amazing video, amazing cinematography, amazing information, subscribed

"When those batteries die, they (the keyboards) start sounding really, really sick!" @ ~8:12 = coolest sound I ever heard. =)

Wow I neeeeeeded to watch this thank you 🥲

This video really spoke to me. Thank you for making it!! 🙏🏽

thank you

I need this channel to remain small, so when you recommend gear the prices don't sky rocket. Also everyone should watch your videos because they're amazing :)

One of the best videos for the modern musician in a long while. Well done!

Thank you.

✌🏻 truth, bro

This is my first time watching your channel and I'm already subscribed. Your video just hit me at the right time. Thank you for making it and I look forward to seeing the rest of your content.

such a good point about social media.... yikes!!!!

🤞🏾🤞🏾

I love the background music, is it your own?

Perfect video! Love it! My bandmates in the Kilrains and I were discussing this recently and I agree with you, forget the algorithm and go with what you want. 🙌

It has never been easier to grow an audience than today (if you use a bit of Famester of course). I use it all the time, but don't take my word for it. Try it yourself and thank me later.

I am glad that KZbin recommended me your video. I just woke up and felt really exhausted like i don't know how many times in the past months. I really believe that this mental and physical condition is because I am over charging myself off to much expectation. Myself, parents and the fact that I went all in moving to another country. But it has been really nice listening to you and re assuring. I really would like Social media to be a place where I can connect with other musicians and making music with them. Getting new opportunities as guitarist. Nothing else.

Great video. I feel like you’ve read Rick Rubin’s book lol

Fantastic content. More along these lines please - common sense and refreshing.

“I’m not telling you what to do. I’m trying to inspire you to realize that you know what to do.” You’ve seen the struggle my friend. Huge video for me rn. 👊❤

That’s one I will play a second time 😄

Appreciate this video man, I've been feeling down and out dealing with social media myself; especially the older I get. I literally only have IG and Threads on my phone once a week to post stuff/check messages, then I delete it right off my phone until the next week...social media is that daunting and distracting to me. This helps me focus more on my music and DJing and actually inspires me more. I've been getting back into listening to my CD collection and music on my mp3 player than through streaming as well, which have helped a ton. Keep up the good work man!

I'm A Engineer I always tell myself I do not need clout or fans I need clients that make art!!!!

Good video, i dont want numbers or anything, i just would like to pay my rent without doing shit i hate everyday, but i accepted it by now, thats just the way it is

Thanks for this video bro

I needed this today

thanks man, true words you have spoken. I make music myself too (very niche, regional, not for the whole world) and sometimes I feel like I have to do more Pop Stuff - Videos like yours bring me back to the right course. All the best from Austria. Severin

Thanks a lot for your inspiring words

dude this is so meta. an artist talking about getting trapped in content, in a piece of content. when you said, "the main reason you're in this trap: it's because of advertising money." and at that moment, an add played. you cant make this stuff up.

Thank you for this video

And what about 80s or early 90s digital? This is the real magic!

This is an incredible video and something I needed to hear . Thank you !!!

Sounds tasty!!

A good reminder, in your style no less, thanks!

What is the amp the synth is running through?

Dude your videos are so calming and pleasant. I just want to be your friend now😂

Great video, thanks for sharing your thoughts

Thank you for the reminder of why i started posting to my YT channel - to document a daily practice of creating music. Reactions feel good, but it's a distraction from the actual purpose. That said, yall should go check out my channel if you like lofi ambient guitar music, lol

Social media requires metrics to make money. Instagram needs/wants us to constantly engage with the platform. If we slow down and take our time producing quality content we all will do better. Personally, I need to get away from “pleasing” the platform.

Man this was a vibe. Super cool vid and also, the first song sounds eerily like Fleetwood Macs "Dragonfly". Nice work!

I was the thousandth Like YAY But what I really wanted to write: The video really made me think again. You inspire me every time, you know that. I know sometimes it's not easy for all of us to stick to what we preach and make it our mantra in a way. But we should really try. Everything you say is so true. You are a great guy and I love your videos. You bring me joy, knowledge and inspiration. What more could I want :) Thank you for sharing your passion with me/us Dustyn :) Hugs, Stef

Loved that ending. Thank you for that.

the way to be successful: be part of a scene. Make stuff in the real life. Play your music live.

I’m trying to get more comfortable talking to the camera… I have 60k youtube subscribers and I’m a shy guy! Thanks for the encouragement to start it back up ~ we should do a podcast sometime!

love your stuff man. I suck at music but love doing it for me in my small space. keep up the good work :)

You should do asmr

My wife works in a very social media driven content creation industry (AR/VR) and she hates being forced to make little videos for every little project she works on, but unfortunately clients want. Anyway keep doing it how you are doing it. I love you videos.