Substitutes

Buying music gear feels like making music.

Posting videos on social media feels like creating a fan base.

Buying another plugin for your DAW feels like getting better at mixing.

Playing the same song over and over (with the same mistakes) during practice time feels like getting better at your instrument.

Criticizing major artist’s work feels like developing your own artistic voice.

Complaining about the music industry feels like finding your artistic path despite the music industry.

Substitutes are fine for now and then, but eventually we want the real thing.