Creators: What’s one hack that’s changed how you create?

[Pandora]

Tell us about that small but mighty habit or tool that keeps your creativity moving. ✍️

[Ash_tonClinesA]

Yes

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[AlyssaPandora]

Thanks for sharing, @Ash_tonClinesA. Spike is new to me but looks like a cool approach to inbox management using AI. Hope to see you around the Creators space more often!

[ShanColeman]

Some tools that may seem to work, Ai or create fan base 🤔

[thadfiscella]

Currently I’m learning areas of music that are my weakest, including blues and jazz. By getting better at and focusing on my weakest areas, it improves my overall music ability and I’m learning a lot of new ideas that push the boundaries of my music creation.  Some other small things that help me stay creative are being intentional with quiet times with little to no distractions, putting my phone and devices away to have time to truly focus on creating music. Another is spending time outside surrounded by beautiful scenery and taking time to be still and listen…music is all around to inspire. 
Thad


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[ChrisPandora]

These are great, @thadfiscella! I agree on the need to remove distractions when creating - they simply prevent you from getting into a rhythm.

One thing I do to help me create/make progress on my music, is recognize when I momentum and do not stop until I hit a wall. When that special moment hits and new ideas are just flowing, I ride the waves as a long as I can and do not get up/look at my phone/get a snack/etc. A lot of ground can get covered in this heightened state and I try to stay in it as long as I can. 

There are too many distractions, particularly when you have a home studio, so seizing that exciting moment of creative momentum and not stopping until that well runs dry is big part of my writing approach.

[NowPlaying_JDM]

All good points. I like to take a shower and make a cup of coffee 😄 For whatever reason that ritual tends to help me get into a deep flow state. Also, creative constraints can be helpful - for example, limiting the number of presets/samples/tools I use initially to see how far I can get before doing a deeper dive into sound selection, processing, etc. keeps my brain from getting overwhelmed by the endless possibilities when starting a new song.