The Importance of Hobbies
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A perfect pitch for skill share and yourself. Why not compose something that makes us cry instead of cringe? I hit the dislike for this commercial break. I enjoy your journey but don't get ahead Dan - you haven't actually created anything that makes me respect you just yet. (Coming from a fellow perfect pitcher!) Just enjoy your journey and forget about trying to impress. If you're any good, it will just happen. 2022?
This feels needlessly nasty. Keep on keeping on, Dan. Burnout is a real thing. Dealing with it myself. Enjoy your break. Happy holidays!
I don't believe he ever said anything about trying to impress people. He's just sharing his opinion and doing what he loves. So, there is no need to judge and be so mean. Great video Dan and an interesting topic!
I wouldn't necessarily agree with Citizen because I think Dan is great for beginners but I didn't see anything nasty here, just an opinion and to be fair, that's what the comments is supposed to be about. It's a sad day when any criticism can be misinterpreted as nastiness because everyone is so easily offended
@@joanna439 I see your point, and I'm the last person to shut down constructive critique, Dan himself is too, which is probably why he pinned the comment. However, the original comment accused Dan of trying to impress, his music being cringe-worthy which I felt was slightly unnecessary, uncalled for and perhaps even mean.
@@joanna439 Agreed. Even RUclips got rid of the dislike button so feelings won't be hurt. Burnout from making vids and jingles? I'd love a bit of that. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
I'm in my last year's bachelor composition for film and media and I must say I totally agree with you. You gotta find new hobbies if your hobby became your job. Blocking time out and for me, especially traveling is the most important thing to gain back pleasure and even more important: inspiration. If just sitting in front of my computer for days and weeks, I get depressed and absolutely not inspired to write and invent new music. Last week for example; took the train and drove throughout Switzerland. Just sitting on the train, for hours and hours. Someone could see it as a "lost day", but it gave me back so much energy and inspiration. Thanks for bringing up the subject!
I've been in the exact same position for about a year now. Not only am I a freelance recording and mix engineer, but I'm also studying audio at college, as well as being in bands and working on my own projects/compositions, and then listening to music to "escape" from every other day. Not having a hobby outside of music is starting to burn into me and I'm starting to learn a bunch of new things which is starting to inspire me again :D Love your stuff Dan 😀
Great insights Dan!
I found a hobby that has had a direct and pretty profound impact on my music. I am a black belt in Olympic Taekwondo and the biggest lesson I learned is that “inch-by-inch everything’s a cinch”. For example, it takes me many thousands of repetitions ever year doing the basics like side-kicks to just be average. Now, by knowing that I can accomplish difficult and very technical things with systematic practice has translated directly to my ability to master new piano and guitar techniques. And it has directly helped with songwriting. In the past, I gave up when I saw little results on new music skills. Now, I know it’s just a matter of systematic and doggedness that will get me there. And in songwriting, when I hit a wall, I know that if I just keep at it, I will make a breakthrough. My hobby has made music more enjoyable.
Thanks Dan, appreciate all of your videos.
I've spent the last 40 years of my life avoiding making music as an occupation. Always wanting the passion for it to remain. I've achieved that by having a career as a VFX artist in the film and television industry instead. Hours and hours in front of a SCREEN! Get away from the screen my friend. Riding a motorcycle is an amazing distraction. Barring getting killed on one of those, try an e-bike. Or fishing!? Music has always been a hobby, both playing and recording. Only recently has youtube drawn me back in to a whole new world to discover - scoring for orchestra. I can thank you , Spitfire and a few others for that. Every work project has that one thing that makes it new and challenging (no matter how old you get.(Currently it's Unreal for me). Find that and rise to the challenge, for that's what keeps you going. Thanks for sharing your skills and journey. Much appreciated.
Dan… as someone who spent many years doing what I loved working in the studio, I get the burnout factor and need for a hobby… especially one that refreshes and restores you. Getting tired in the late fall and winter is a bit of a given. Find a hobby that is somewhat physical, or at least gets you out and around others. I find it such a bummer that hobbies like photography have lost a lot of their magical appeal because of technology. When photography involved shooting, developing, and making the final print it was truly refreshing as it required a lot of skill that came from experience and a lot of playing around. You’ll find something. I equally enjoy your insightful videos like this as much as I enjoy those devoted to composition. Cheers!
BTW, a hobby of mine that I thoroughly enjoyed for many years was home brewing… making my own beer. I did quite well at it, but eventually outgrew it.
Master ... you are a creative being and that is all that matters ¡¡..... my congratulations for your contribution in this medium .... and don't stop ... 2022 awaits you and we look forward to you with affection!
Nice video Dan plenty to think about. All I can say from what I have seen of your work and approach to life you would have an excellent aeronautical engineer. Maybe in an alternate universe you are. Love your content looking forward to what you have in store for us in 2022.
I agree, and also, it has helped me to remember that, while being skilled at a hobby can increase the enjoyment of it, it's not essential to the enjoyment and relaxation it brings.
Wow! I can't believe what synchronicity this is! I was just thinking about this, literally an hour ago :) Such an important thing to think about. I definitely agree on 4 days technique. It showed itself as a good way to keep the flow but also to rest and do some work on yourself too. Pity I didn't practice it for a long time haha I hope next year is going to be much better in regards to burn outs. Good luck to all :) Thanks, Dan as always.
I'm also a full time musician but especially during lockdown one thing that kept me sane has been a language learning community. I've been studying linguistic and training myself to speak at least one or two more languages, and in turn also teach some language skills to other people as well. I also have other hobbies and some that I hadn't done in a while and would love to do again. It's just always good to find new things in life to keep yourself fresh.
Dan, another great video. Simple, eloquent and to the point. I'm really pleased you were brave enough to pursue something that has always been such an enjoyable element of life. Appreciating there will be certain days when You're genuining struggling for creativity (and despite the obvious deadline pressures) stepping away from the keyboard/piano/bow etc. to give yourself a chance for those batteries to recharge for a moment. In hindsight I wish I'd had your courage, but am fortunate at least to be able to maintain music as an escape... continue along the clear path of success You're already on, be kind to yourself - wishing you every continued and deserved success - don't hesitate to reflect; give yourself a pat on the back just occasionally for a job 'exceptionally well done...' It's been great to see you starting to reap the rewards for your hard-work and considerable talents.
All the very best for the future!
Hi Dan, great video. Variety is the key, try to have a few interests other than music to turn to; walking, writing (as some one suggests below), photography, making models, anything! Me, I used to write software all week, now I make guitars and other DIY bits, I’ve self published a novel (everyone has one in them so they say), cycle, fiddle around with electronics and enjoy composing music, YouTubing, these days all hobbies. Cheers Dave
Excellent video. As an academic, I have spent a lifetime addicted to an increasingly fast self-made hamster wheel of fun. For me, music is the hobby escape where I do not have to make anything useful but just mock about with stuff and have fun ;-)
Ah... good points! You should have more subs! Nice video :D
Hi Dan! Congratulations for another great video! Would love to see you talking about perfect pitch, can we see something about that soon? 😊
When you seriously do any demanding job on this planet it's the same problem, you're are tired when you're back to home. I am, like others.
But on this planet not many people have the chance to have the time to have an "hobby". Or even an home and maybe they can't understand the word "hobby".
So, we are lucky and our little problems, like ear fatigue or find the money to pay these unexpected taxes, are nothing.
Realy nothing.
And if you have the chance to work 4 days a week! Well...
Sorry.
Ah, a fellow amateur aeronauticalist! Maybe you would enjoy flight sim as a hobby? Anyway, nice segue to the sponsor spot :)
great video as always! but lemme get this right, you say that you’ve “devolved” a perfect pitch when you was 4 !!!!??? damn!
You need to write a book mate 👍🏻
I see you got your MacBook Pro I hope you have a video
How’s the 14” laptop working out ? You still gonna do some videos on that ?