In some cases, isolation is a luxury and a desirable condition for a musician. There are many stories of how conscious retreat led to creative revelation, increased productivity, and more. But sometimes isolation can seriously damage your ability to compose and concentrate. Now we are all stuck in forced isolation, whether we are in a creative partnership or do it all alone. Whether you are doing well now or suffering in seclusion depends on what you put into your work and how you communicate with your fans.

HOW TO GET THE MAXIMUM USE OF INSULATION

Isolation always leads to the fact that we go deeper into ourselves, whether it is thinking about our personal or professional qualities. If you are used to playing in a group or composing with partners, it can be easy to hide your true thoughts and feelings about the work you are doing. But when it’s just you, the computer and your instrument, the only person you have to answer is yourself. Composing with passion and sincerity during isolation requires an intensified movement towards your human essence, not an escape from it. However, there is another side – too much introspection can disrupt your connection with the audience or team members. Even worse, if you’re used to making music with other people, the need to do things alone can feel overwhelming.

For periods of isolation to be productive, we need to understand ourselves well, know what we value most in making music, and be aware of what exactly makes our connection with fans successful. Embracing the humanity of music is not about trying to please everyone with your work (you can never do that), but rather trying to say something meaningful and interesting with your music. Isolation gives us the opportunity to deeply reflect on our experience, which should be the fuel to create the kind of music that will remain in the hearts of your listeners. This is not so easy if you are used to processing the ideas of others and evaluating your work only with external sources.

MAINTAINING CONNECTION WITH PEOPLE

You will get the most out of your creativity in isolation by making the conscious decision to experiment and explore your creative boundaries. Working alone requires a certain amount of courage – to look inside yourself and make something out of seemingly nothing is not so easy. But remember, being isolated does not mean being alone. If connecting with the outside world is critical to your musical process, make sure to make time for your friends and fellow musicians, and do it on a regular basis. Don’t forget that you can be isolated and not feel lonely, just like you can be constantly surrounded by people and feel very lonely. Being in solitude is a good chance to change your mindset and focus on the parts of your music that give you the most satisfaction.