Causes of Fatigue in Beatmaking and How to Cope

While beatmaking is enjoyable, there may be times when you feel tired. In such moments, it’s important to take a step back and rest. Here, we’ll introduce the causes of fatigue in beatmaking and how to cope when you’re tired.

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6 Reasons for Getting Tired of Beatmaking

Not understanding how to use the DAW

There are too many functions, and you don’t know where to start
Even after reading the manual, you can’t keep up with the understanding
It takes too much time to learn the operation methods
The settings are complicated, and you can’t get the sound you want
The operation method changes with updates, and you have to relearn from scratch

Making music becomes painful

Music production, which should be fun, becomes a sense of obligation
Ideas don’t come to mind, and composition doesn’t progress
Becoming a perfectionist, getting too caught up in the details, and getting tired
Lack of confidence in your own work, and motivation doesn’t increase
Feeling pressured by deadlines

Even if you work hard to create, it’s not heard

The beats you spent time creating don’t get many plays
There is little feedback from listeners
Even if you do promotions, the effects are slow to appear
Only the works of other beatmakers get attention
Feeling that your own musicality is not understood

Little to no revenue

Even if you sell beats, they don’t sell well
Even if you provide beats for free, it doesn’t lead to money
No offers from sponsors or advertisers
The costs of music activities exceed the income
Don’t know how to monetize

Comparing yourself to others

Listening to the works of other beatmakers and feeling that your own works are inferior
Comparing yourself to others in terms of follower numbers and play counts
Concerned about the success of beatmakers in the same genre
Feeling impatient when hearing about other people’s success stories
Feeling down after seeing the activities of other beatmakers on social media

Can’t think of what to create

Running out of ideas and not coming up with new beat ideas
Can’t find materials to sample
Beats start to sound the same
Can’t establish your own style and get lost in direction
Difficult to adapt to new genres and trends

Reasons why it’s okay to rest when you’re tired of beatmaking

Because being tired is a sign that you should stop

Fatigue is a sign that your mind and body need rest
If you keep pushing yourself, you might burn out
Temporary breaks are essential for continuing long-term activities
By resting when you feel tired, you can maintain motivation
Taking a break may lead to new ideas and inspiration

Because the number of views doesn’t change much even if you rest

Even if you take a break from beatmaking, the works you’ve already uploaded will continue to be listened to
The number of listeners won’t decrease significantly with a temporary hiatus
As long as you regularly upload new works, it’s not a problem to take a break
Creating high-quality works leads to maintaining long-term views
It’s more important to rest and maintain quality than to forcibly increase the frequency of updates

Because SEO ratings change even while you’re resting

SEO on Google and other platforms is evaluated based on various factors, not just update frequency
Even while you’re resting, existing works continue to be evaluated by SEO
Even if you take a break from beatmaking, you can still work on SEO by updating your blog or social media
During the break period, it’s also effective to review titles and descriptions suitable for SEO
A temporary hiatus won’t significantly lower your SEO rating

Other reasons why it’s okay to rest

You can cherish time with family and friends
You can allocate time to other hobbies and activities
By taking care of your health, you can prevent illness
You can relieve stress and maintain mental health
It’s a good opportunity to reflect on your own musicality

When you feel tired of beatmaking, it’s important to rest without pushing yourself. By taking a break, you can gain new energy and create better works. There’s no need to feel guilty about resting. Let’s continue beatmaking at our own pace while enjoying it.

6 things to do when you’re tired of beatmaking

Step away from your computer or smartphone

Enjoy a walk or hike in nature
Exercise or play sports to move your body
Enjoy conversations with friends and family, or go out together
Immerse yourself in hobbies other than music, such as reading or watching movies
Calm your mind with meditation or yoga

Review the genre of beats and the image of listeners

Reconfirm the genre of beats you want to create
Research listeners’ needs and preferences, and clarify your target
Incorporate elements from other genres and explore new musicality
Choose a genre that can leverage your strengths and characteristics
Think of ways to bring out originality, not just follow trends

Take an objective look at your current music

Listen to your own works again and find strengths and areas for improvement
Seek feedback from others and listen to objective opinions
Compare with past works and confirm growth and changes
Try to verbalize your own musicality and style
Consider ways to leverage the strengths of your works and overcome weaknesses

Look for beat ideas that only you can create

Find unique ideas from your own experiences and emotions
Get inspiration from other genres and cultures
Collect sound ideas in everyday life
Generate new ideas through collaboration
Come up with stories or concepts that match the beats

Read blogs of beatmakers you admire

Learn about the production process and mindset of beatmakers you respect
Refer to how they use equipment and software, and their techniques
Gain insights into music industry trends and tips for success
Compare with your own musicality and find the direction you should aim for
Consider your career plan as a beatmaker

Learn the raw voices of readers through Q&A sites and social media

Understand the styles and trends of beats that listeners are looking for
Know the reactions and evaluations of your own works
Communicate with listeners and deepen bonds with fans
Connect with other beatmakers and exchange information
Learn the latest information in the music industry and promotion methods

When you’re tired, it’s important to distance yourself a bit from beatmaking. During that time, by reflecting on your own musicality, exploring new ideas, and understanding listeners’ needs, you can lead to creating better works. You can also regain motivation by learning from beatmakers you admire and deepening exchanges with others. When you feel tired, take a positive break and approach beatmaking with a fresh mindset.

NG actions not to do when you’re tired of beatmaking

Making half-hearted beats

Mass-producing low-quality beats
Overusing sampling and loops too easily
Relying too much on effects and presets
Not paying attention to details and making sloppy productions
Releasing works that cannot satisfy listeners

Deleting blogs, websites, or social media

Cutting off the connections with fans that you’ve built up
Losing past works and profiles, erasing the record of your activities
Having to start from scratch again when you resume
Losing the place for music activities and not being able to communicate with listeners
Considering options such as temporary private or suspended status before deleting

Thinking of making easy money even if it means paying a lot

Getting into expensive equipment and software, taking on financial burdens
Pursuing only monetary profits rather than improving music production skills
Risk of getting involved in fraudulent businesses
Prioritizing mass production at the expense of quality
Losing the original joy and pleasure of music production

Other NG actions

Completely escaping from music production and doing nothing
Plagiarizing or copying other beatmakers’ works
Putting too much negative emotion into music, making only dark works
Worrying too much about criticism and negative comments from listeners
Losing sight of your own musicality and only chasing other people’s opinions

When you’re tired of beatmaking, it’s important to take a break without lowering the quality. Avoid taking shortcuts or deleting your places of activity. Also, trying to solve problems with money is dangerous. When you feel tired, take a temporary break to refresh and reflect on your own musicality. It’s important not to be too swayed by negative emotions and to approach music production with a positive attitude. While taking listeners’ opinions into consideration, it’s crucial to have your own beliefs and create original works.

Summary

When you feel tired of beatmaking, it’s important to rest without overdoing it. While resting, thinking about beatmaking and gathering information may lead to new ideas. It’s NG to take shortcuts or delete blogs and social media just because you’re tired. Take a temporary break, refresh, and then work hard again. The best way to continue beatmaking is to enjoy it. When you feel tired, take a good rest and make beats again with energy!