The Early Morning Musician

Creatively Stuck? Our 10 Best Practical Tricks To Turning Your Art Back On Immediately

Stuck in a creative rut? We've all been there, but not all of us know how to get out. Here at EMM we're all about making your creativity work for you instead of waiting for inspiration to strike. But when you're blocked, you don't want fluffy platitudes - you want practical steps to sparking your art again. These are our 10 best tried-and-true steps you can take to turn your creativity back on today. To purchase "The War Of Art" mentioned in this podcast, click here. [https://www.amazon.com/The-War-of-Art-Steven-Pressfield-audiobook/dp/B07PTBYH2G/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KGJFKV1OUMI7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OO5u5dwAREAGzfR-1W_V2tW9qwoEklL5cNPqSFrfTYnOJyBRATs-VQ4Yj6WOyxuT4VA4yObU3Q8hYjqiOhyPKckchFRc2Dn3be9qpWJ9PVdJXHIqRKQmdKfdi44HxqERDoy0uaY-4SDqr3zTn_bQsIw_JBzzZ5wRjQK3FV6dWcegvhitawZQ0bdJT1lk52sW28cf3_8dElSzdSmBkBZV5EFkRNw-T3yFBcJaNExi0sI.2p5gX9OLmbKql6Otq27Oc00yeBNTVisauWyc5Qczx8U&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+war+of+art&qid=1738688164&sprefix=the+war+of+art%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1] To purchase "Bird By Bird," click here. [https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Some-Instructions-Writing-Life/dp/B0BJ44KQVV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EVTO32SBLKVO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4sCnzQghdhcZbiUdTcJeQzfMi47nU_vLGO7c9KbYHou8eVKpxt0qoiWjG_VqUgparvxme0ws0PqZmPT_WA1_Kt2HEnm0XasdQEoJhrzRt3tv3R5vpcsl2D8_NFTKcS7jfOPPfYbIn_EZhQIfIuXQQRCa7XDgTPI1Q88hOq_l-3uj2OAKNDmBUhcdYUsc7j2QAjOhJO_tw33nIVGoPaZ_nMFLMUNsWxEfxSEnejXJ2Q0.8lhHBx5bhPaR4lELRuYYhhBHFYjb1gWbu9QvRl2rI1Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=bird+by+bird&qid=1738688650&s=audible&sprefix=bird+by+bird%2Caudible%2C94&sr=1-1]

Practical Ways You Can Say "No" To Protect Your Art

In this episode of The Early Morning Musician, we dive into one of the hardest but most essential skills for independent artists: learning how to say "no." As creators balancing day jobs, personal responsibilities, and artistic pursuits, it's easy to let distractions and requests from others chip away at the precious time you've carved out for your craft. We'll explore why saying no is not selfish - it's necessary. You'll learn how to recognize the subtle ways time is stolen, strategies for setting boundaries with friends, family, and colleagues, and tips for overcoming guilt when prioritizing your creative work. This episode will empower you to reclaim your time so you can stay consistent, inspired, and focused on what you love: your art. Tune in to discover how the simple act of saying no can unlock more time, energy, and mental space for your creative journey.

Doubling Your Art This Year With The AM Creative Sprint

Here at the Early Morning Musician, we believe in the AM hours so much that we named our podcast for them. But you may not be convinced that making 5AM your prime creative time is when the juices will be flowing. Maybe you like to work best when the inspiration strikes, or maybe you find yourself inspired during night owl hours. In this episode, we're telling you why working in the morning will double your effectiveness, output, and creativity in 2025.

The Top 5 Things We Learned This Year In Music

This year was our first full year as indie artists releasing a song every month. From January until now we released 10 songs and learned a TONNN along the way. Here are the top 5 things we wished we had known sooner but learned this year. Hopefully they'll save you some time!

We Surpassed 8 Million Other Artists On Spotify! Why Other Independent Musicians Quit Too Soon

We reached our goal this year, guys. On this episode we're talking about why millions of other artists quit too soon; before they've found their sound, their look, their audience, and how to create income from their hard work.