Beatmaker Mindset

About balancing the creative and commercial aspects of music production

Genx

07 Jul 2025 — 1 min read

I've realized that my spirit feels drained when I make beats that seem like they would sell on services like BeatStars. On the other hand, I get excited when making beats that don't seem like they would sell. I do want to make money from music, but I've started to think that maybe I should prioritize how my heart feels. What do you think I should do?

Balancing the creative and commercial aspects of music production can indeed be a challenging dilemma. Here are some points to consider:

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