Some thoughts on getting through creative blocks

It's easy to get frustrated when you're feeling blocked.

You might not be able to figure out what the problem is, or why you're stuck on the same thing again and again. You might feel like you're not making any progress, or that your ideas aren't good enough. And when we feel like this, it can be hard to stay motivated—to keep going into the studio and working on our craft.

But I think there are three things that can help us be creative even when we feel like we're stuck in a rut:

1. Give yourself space. If you've been working on one thing for too long, give yourself permission to move on to something new—even if it's just for 10 minutes! This will allow you to reset your brain and come back with fresh eyes—and maybe even some new ideas!
2. Try something different. We all tend to get stuck in our ways; whether its songwriting techniques or styles of instruments we use, sometimes it helps just to try something different—even if it's something small! A change in perspective can make all the difference in our ability to create something new and exciting!
3. Take time off. Sometimes the best way out

Being creative in the studio is about more than just coming up with a good idea. It's about being able to take that idea and make it real.

You have to be able to see beyond what's there, beyond the words on the page, or notes on the screen, beyond what you think is possible—and into what could be. You have to be able to look at something and see how it can be different from what people expect it to be, or what it's always been before.

You have to be able to see past your own limits. You have to be willing to ask yourself: "What if?"

The process to make your idea come true should be as streamlined as possible, to make sure you capture it while it's fresh.