Just wanted to post this for anyone that might be dealing with any of the following.
- "I'll never be able to get my stuff sounding good enough"
- "I don't have the time needed to make this happen"
- "I'm in a musical rut and can't get out"
- "I've got X amount of forwards and still haven't heard anything!"
- "I've been working at this a while and don't seem to be progressing"
- "Every time my submissions get rejected, it feels like a killer blow and I feel devastated after all the time and effort I put into it"
Even though I was fortunate enough to have some early success, I've struggled with just about every one of these on some level or another. Here's my encouragement for you if you're goin through something similar.
Work hard, and focus on what you can improve. Don't put so much pressure on yourself that this feels like a weight on your shoulders. Keep your head up and find encouragement in the joy of creating music. Yes, you're making something for a listing/brief most times, but don't forget to let the music creation and producing process be something you enjoy! Find encouragement from your fellow taxiers and remember you aren't in this thing alone. Everybody hits rough spots, but it's those that push through and find the motivation to keep on trucking that are gonna make it.
Keep going and keep improving! You can do this!

Andrew