When we’re composing, we strive to maintain this creative flow state, but some days that feels harder than others, so on today’s episode, I unpack 5 things you can do to help keep you in that flow state, feeling more creative, and more productive.

Plus we take a listen to "Fight or Flight" an action trailer cue written by 52 Cues community member Topi Jokinen (https://soundcloud.com/topi-jokinen)!

00:00 - Intro & Welcome
02:38 - How I Define "Flow State"
06:21 - 1. Set an Intention
11:16 - 2. Minimize Distractions
18:01 - 3. Prepare the Creative Space
23:03 - 4. Keep Your Tools at the Ready
34:04 - 5. Separate the Production from the Composing Process
44:52 - Join the 52 Cues Community!
46:06 - "Fight or Flight" by Topi Jokinen
01:00:37 - Outro & How You Can Support 52 Cues!

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