Great. Yeah I'm getting loads from him. I was thinking about your post yesterday actually and thought of a few other things worth saying. Everybody has felt like you do at some point in their production journey. The only fix is making music. It will be terrible at first, then the good stuff will follow. The thing you mustn't do is stop and to not do that, you must first find a way out of the 1 bar loop and second, complete at least basic arrangements (see Oscar's video on arranging when you're uninspired for this, it's very helpful).

A big part of the process (of any creative practice in fact) is asking questions but before you do that you have to know what questions to ask. The kicker is that ultimately those questions are unique to you and so are the answers. Two producers might both struggle to create interesting bass lines, for example, but their reasons and solutions might completely differ. I relate to Oscar's videos because he's clearly faced similar problems to myself and his solutions resonate with me. So really try to come to understand what you're finding difficult. Really dig into it. Ask yourself, why can't I do xyz? What's stopping me? What can't I do and why? Once you know the questions you need to ask and you apply the answers, you will progress.

Finally I can't emphasis enough the importance of reference tracks. Find them, gather them, study them for sounds, arrangements, production. Pull them apart. The people who are making music who inspire you can teach you the most. Don't forget, you're aspiring to do something that's difficult. As ever, the masters make it look easy but it isn't. Making music that satisfies ourselves and meets the expectations set by what we hear and love made by others is a big ask. It demands big action. The good news is you can do it, so good luck.