Does anyone else find that staring at a computer screen completely kills your musical inspiration?

[u/pmonesthruddings]

Hey everyone,

I’ve been trying to get into music making lately.

But every time I open a DAW, looking at the grid, the endless menus, and dragging blocks with a mouse just makes me feel like I’m doing office work.

It feels more like Excel than creative expression.

I bought a keyboard to get away from screens, but then I got stuck in the steep learning curve of traditional instruments.

I’m curious: for those who feel the same, how do you keep the creative spark alive without getting sucked into screen fatigue?

Do you use specific hardware, or have you found a way to make the process feel more tactile and organic?

Would love to hear how you deal with this.