David B. Gaskin Music

I got a response to a question I included on my Songfarm waitlist (if you don't know what Songfarm is, it's a private community for songwriters and music artists to remove creative blocks and find momentum and support in their art).

The question was 'what do you hope to get out of Songfarm'.

What came back was: 'To rekindle the flame of songwriting'.

This hit me hard because I've been. I started off super passionate about music at 15 years old—and that passion drove me far. But then in my 20s, I started to develop some inner demons around myself and music.

The journey's been long and the mountain steep, but I continue to climb it and have found my way back to a semblance of a music career—with more space to grow!

In this video, I talk a bit about my experience with that, and also share what helped me to rekindle that creative fire inside.

3 days ago | [YT] | 0

David B. Gaskin Music

Ever see a songwriter or artist who makes you question your value, your worth?
If you've ever doubted yourself as an artist, that's okay, but realize that your music — your unique sound — is your greatest asset. It's something that no other artist can compete with, even the ones you admire.
In my latest video, I talk about how Running Your Own Race is the key to a more fulfilling and powerful music journey, because when you double down on what makes you YOU, you start differentiating yourself from the pack, and that's when other people connect best with your music.

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

David B. Gaskin Music

New post is up in Substack! open.substack.com/pub/davidburkemusic/p/lowering-e…

This one’s all about how putting too high expectations on ourselves when we create actually shuts down our creativity, and how we can practice introducing more play into our creative process in order to make and finish more meaningful stuff.

Hope you enjoy!

—Dave

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

David B. Gaskin Music

Think there's a gap between the artist you are today and the artist you want to be? This is how you close it: davidburkemusic.substack.com/p/the-artist-we-can-b…

Video essay dropping next Tuesday.

1 month ago | [YT] | 0

David B. Gaskin Music

I used to think that finishing a song was about discipline. The more I work on things, the more I realize it's about identity.
Finishing requires you to become the artist your future needs.

Read *The Moment a Song Demands You to Level Up*: davidburkemusic.substack.com/p/the-moment-a-song-d…

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

David B. Gaskin Music

In today's modern music studio (typically, home studios), we musicians can get caught up in doing multiple takes, tweaking things in the box, and deferring the true work of creating to technology.

The result is often unfinished songs and cluttered hard drives.

One thing I'm exploring more these days — in the service of finishing more music — is the idea of _limitations_.

That is, limiting myself to the amount of takes I'll do of a part; limiting how long I'll take to mix something; limiting the suite of plugins I'll use, etc...

When we put ourselves into a situation where we are forced to work faster and more decisively, we can free up some of the mental bandwidth and endless "options", and reclaim some of our creative energy in service of creating — and finishing — something true for us.

I wrote more about this on my Substack, if you're interested, and how I'm limiting myself in my current recording project: davidburkemusic.substack.com/p/limit-yourself-and-…

Happy writing,
Dave

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

David B. Gaskin Music

I used to think I needed to make my music career happen on my own. I was wrong.
Everything changed when I started my virtual songwriting community, SongFarm.

SongFarm opened my eyes and gave me new creative energy, a new perspective, and helped grow me as an artist — and it continues to do so.

Hear more about the benefits of being in a songwriting community here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrmfA...

#songwriting #songwriter #songwritingcommunity

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

David B. Gaskin Music

_Feeling stuck in your music?_

If you’ve been putting in the work but not seeing progress, it might be a sign it’s time to *ask for help*. In my latest video, I share how to recognize the signs, why accountability and guidance matter, and how a fresh perspective can help you move forward in your music career.

_Where do you feel stuck right now? Comment below — let’s talk._

Watch the full video here → https://youtu.be/qqg0IyCdd5s

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

David B. Gaskin Music

🎵 Ever start a song and never finish it?

Most songwriters do — and it’s not about talent. It’s about *deadlines, momentum, and accountability.*

In my latest video, I share how setting deadlines and taking action helped me finally finish more songs — and how it can help you too.

_What’s one song you’re determined to finish, and by when? Let’s inspire each other._

Watch here: https://youtu.be/FDYji9Z5tPQ

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

David B. Gaskin Music

Ever feel like your music used to flow effortlessly… and now you’re stuck in a creative rut?

I’ve been there. Perfectionism, doubt, overthinking — they all piled up and made music feel like work instead of play.

In my latest video, I break down how I got past my own creative roadblocks as a songwriter, including:
• Why creative blocks show up
• Small actions that rebuild momentum
• Why community and accountability are game-changers

If you’ve been struggling to finish songs or feel disconnected from your creativity, this one’s for you.

➡️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/67vtIwHFiAQ

2 months ago | [YT] | 1