Finding The Motivation To Keep Making Music (this really works)

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These are 3 steps/tools I use in my own life to get my motivation back whenever I'm at a low point. I hope they help some of you out as much as they help me.
Feel free to comment with any questions or feedback as I read all the comments!
Thanks so much for watching, cheers!

[@bigrig4385]

Great editing. Not sure how you have less than 2k subs but I'm glad I saw this video, and it's all up from here.

[@CompleteProducer]

I hope so! Thanks so much for watching !!

[@PermissionToMeow]

6 months later and he’s at 28k subs! ✊

[@anthonyweinersnose2583]

Hes got forty two thousand now! Plus one, me!

[@stitchfacegotthesauce]

100k now haha​@@anthonyweinersnose2583

[@TJLawton]

@@anthonyweinersnose2583 109k 👀

[@heyblondie28]

I really needed to hear point 2. It's hard to release music cause you always feel like "ahhh I can do better".

[@jayadixo]

so realll, very suffocating sometimes

[@sonicfan2745]

This has really helped me! im a videogame music arranger and composer. i have autism and i've also been dealing with severe stress and social anxiety all my life that have gotten the best of me and has made it hard for me to continue composing and just showcasing the music in general but this has motivated me to open up about things and get stuff off of my chest to the dev team and continue making music and genuinely enjoying the experience instead of just stressing about it every time.

[@TheoreticallyMedia]

This is a great video! Tons of really solid advice here, and believe me, I know that burnout thing well...and yet, I keep giving myself stupid lofty goals...eh, the artist dilemma I suppose!

[@CompleteProducer]

Yeah there's definitely a balance because you do want to keep improving and you don't want to live below your potential. But you don't want to set goals that are so lofty that they prevent you from moving forward at all. Sounds like you're really aware and in a good place, keep going!!

[@joecrowhurst7409]

Wow this is really good music content. I have litterally watched most things by this point, as I watch tutorials when I am recharging to keep the new ideas coming. Sharing this to my music community. 🎶

[@CompleteProducer]

Happy to hear that 😊 thanks so much!

[@louderspacemusic]

This is fantastic Ethan, thank you so so much for the authenticity and genuine advice ❤

[@CompleteProducer]

You're so welcome!

[@steelesaldutti]

What’s your plan? Are you gonna be making videos regularly?

[@CompleteProducer]

That’s the plan!

[@charcoalelement6276]

I'm in need of a huge amount of inspiration, purpose and passion! I'm getting older and feeling low. Almost 45. Ugh... 😢 You're right, I've been alone to long in basement playing my music. Got to meet other musicians. Thanks. 👍

[@jond7619]

Just found your channel and I'm loving it. Tons of practical suggestions and great tips. Really appreciate what you do!

[@axschia]

I think I’ve figured out why I like your channel so much 💀💀 that ADHD be hitting

[@pardhumandava]

It is truly helpful for someone who just started ❤. I started watching your other videos too and they are awesome as well and ofc I subscribed. Yay!!! 🎉

[@thauroficial]

Are you the guy who made the track Nirvana? Are you Candyland?

[@acoyajademusic]

I love your channel Ethan! Pure gold. Every video helps me in ways I do expect, and ways I don’t. ❤

[@CompleteProducer]

(:

[@dylanspeck2472]

how do you get out of the vocal freezing? I freeze up with vocals.

[@nellejones5125]

How the fuck do u expect me to take a week off from work ? Are you trying to teach Nepo babies? I have a job lol I can’t just take a week long break like it’s nothing 🤣 4:42

[@jkproductions971]

Love this. Been struggling with this for a while

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you! Hope it helps (:

[@DeejayRach0]

WOW your channel is something else..

[@8teenOfficial]

8:43 i really agree on collabs, i always prefer collabs fr

[@jerryrose-jq5gb]

pls dont stop making videos

[@rasphodamus8793]

Dangerously underviewed video, great stuff man.

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@gfsdf123]

Thank you !

[@jomu256]

These are some amazing tips! Thank you for making such amazing content for everyone!!

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@stephaam_music]

Nice!

[@Gesely]

4:13 It's 3:47 AM. I should have gone to sleep 4 hours ago, and your videos are inspiring

[@CompleteProducer]

haha thank you! now go take a nap!

[@anttoniwikstrom]

Really motivational stuff. Thank you ❤

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks for watching!

[@freddylopez7536]

Get a freaking fan dang it ! lol love your insight and generosity my friend. Rock on

[@CompleteProducer]

hahaha thank you!

[@jwstout007]

With a woo at the end, thank you!

[@CompleteProducer]

Haha I try to celebrate every step of the way

[@brunitomusic]

this was SO important to me ;-; thank u

[@CompleteProducer]

awe yay happy to help!

[@jrsmsc1758]

perfect tutorial

[@CompleteProducer]

Thankyou!

[@tylerecho2589]

Subbed right on the “WOOOO” Confirmed necessity 😂

[@enyukay]

Thank You Ethan.

[@CompleteProducer]

No problem Andre (: -Ethie Cee

[@sorry11303]

At one point all your favorite artist got rejected with hip hop pop rock country every jondra you just have to keep going I guess.

[@marketeson]

Subscribed! Thank you Ethan for your authentic and frankly adorable content; I'm laughing & screaming at the same time 🙂

[@cjmn2133]

Thank you for this I recently got diagnosed with adhd and autism and these tips are actually really useful

[@mrmooms7409]

I really appreciate what that video has done to my mind, i may not have anyone to collaborate or the skill currently to provide anything to the table but i will need to lower the stakes and rest thank you so much dude!

[@annajansson221]

This is exactly what I need right now. Thank you, Ethan!

[@allthisapex]

Thank you so much!!! The best youtube channel i found this year. Lower the stakes & just do it.

[@mamba4158]

I revisit this whenever I’m feeling the temporary downs

[@CurtisRobinsonVisionStudios]

Brilliant. Collaborate, and keep the tank full. Find balance. ❤😊

[@pryncss]

Exactly what I needed to hear atm, thank you so much!

[@Sumystraveldiary]

Great perspectives, thanks!

[@patternperceptionmusic]

Love your videos dude. Great advice ❤

[@sameerkolhekar2412]

Great video. You should upload more video on abelton tips and tricks. I want to learn more from you love from India 💕

[@CompleteProducer]

I'll definitely be uploading more Ableton stuff in the future, thank you!

[@creativescott]

Sooo good Ethan. Very insightful and practical!! Good on ya brotha.

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you Scott!

[@thejohnsweeney]

Very nice. Let the farts go.

[@JNATHAN69]

thank you bro

[@noirgrime]

Great Video! I am subscribing forsure. What mic did you use for the video and how did you mic it?

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you!! I believe it's the Rode VideoMic Pro+. It's the one that turns on when you turn the camera on so you don't forget and miss your audio. I put it on the end of a mic stand and mounted it above my head pointed at my chest. Hope this helps!

[@HeroesCinema9503]

thanks brother😍

[@carldubcats3385]

very cool nice

[@jackc8120]

I am old and not even good looking do you think I still have a chance to make it in the music industry?

[@CompleteProducer]

I don't think it matter how old you are or what you look like. If you're able to make music that people listen to and enjoy then you have a chance. There are tons of successful artists who have a career and no one knows what they look like at all! There are also older artists who aren't known for being good looking who have careers too. It's more about the music than anything else, and sometimes your looks and age can add to the story and can actually be a plus instead of something you feel is holding you back, it's all about how you frame it. Don't let appearance or age stop you from trying to make the best music you can and put yourself out there. If it doesn't work out at least you tried, which is a lot better than always wondering.

[@shoelace7251]

this video made me even less motivated than before i watched it

[@CompleteProducer]

sounds like making music may not be your thing. try another hobby until you find something you love!

[@shoelace7251]

@@CompleteProducer i actually watched a different video and finally learned the song i wanted, thanks for the suggestion but i’ll stick to watching other creators!

[@CompleteProducer]

@@shoelace7251 awesome!

[@danielbuoncristiano6924]

The passive aggressive behaviour is on another whole level between these two💀💀💀

[@CompleteProducer]

@@danielbuoncristiano6924 hahahahha

[@dereksimke9117]

Solid gold 🙌🏻

[@kingo5940]

For me theres no Rejection but im at a low point cause i cant bring myself to start somehow. and i want too much too fast...

[@CompleteProducer]

Yeah i think you need to lower the stakes and start small. Just try to come up with a chord progression you like. Set out to work for 10 minutes today or tomorrow and see how that goes!

[@kingo5940]

@@CompleteProducer coming up with an idea is easy for me. hardest part is getting myself to make music (and if i do, enjoy it cause its getting pretty quick to "im so bad, this sounds awful" or "ok this sounds decent, but i dont know what to do now with this loop or idea or segment" i know.. I'll try or maybe after the 18th cause Ive got an important test which I need to pass to get the apprenticeship... I dont know if u care but I'll hope to remember and try this and state how it worked out thx. Sry if my english is hard to read.

[@iamsampace]

God Ethan your great

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you mr sam!

[@spartamuzic]

its not ez, it wont be ez either. 💪

[@CompleteProducer]

hang in there!

[@arfff.animals7531]

AH! THE SWEATY ARMPITS STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!

[@CompleteProducer]

they're out of control. i've been trying to hide it more in recent videos lol

[@arfff.animals7531]

@@CompleteProducer nooooooooo they are beautiful. Don't hide them from this world! They deserve to be seen and loved. One day millions of people will sit and watch this video with tears in their eyes and sigh with soft sobs "I'm not the only one~" your armpits are validating humanity! Armpits show you are human!

[@drk1825]

Great Motivation!

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks Dr K!

[@comedycrackhead]

Great content and excited to see you went from 2k subs when this was posted to almost 15k, great momentum here, keep it up!

[@djkashhyderabad2170]

Cheers 😁

[@CompleteProducer]

It's my tag line! lol

[@djkashhyderabad2170]

@@CompleteProducerits like your friend saying hi to me 🙏💐

[@treyhudson73]

Ok, OK, I'll colab with you! 🥸 Can I borrow those crappy cans you call "headphones"?

[@CompleteProducer]

hahah, the Audeze's are great! would highly recommend if they're in the budget for you

[@treyhudson73]

@@CompleteProducer Maybe one day! I have a Dolby Atmos remaster of REM I bet would be almost eerie to experience.