Doctor's Note #009

Keep Creating!

This week has been one I'll remember for a long time.

The official music video for "Just So You Know" is finally out, and the response has honestly been incredible. Seeing people connect with the song the way they have has meant more than I can put into words. I've received messages from listeners telling me how relatable it is and how certain lyrics hit them at the right time. As an artist, that's all you can really ask for. You create something from a real place, put it out into the world, and hope someone out there feels understood. Seeing that happen reminds me why I continue making music in the first place. Check out the full video below.

On top of that, we also recorded the second track for Memory Card Slot 002, and I couldn't be happier with how everything came together. We captured some really great behind-the-scenes footage during the session that I'll be sharing before the project drops. I want everyone to experience more than just the finished songs—I want you to see the creative process, the conversations, the laughs, and the work that goes into bringing these records to life.

Of course, not everything this week went as planned.

I woke up to some interesting... and honestly pretty frustrating news regarding "Just So You Know." The day I uploaded the record through DistroKid, everything was approved without issue. Then today I received a notice saying that stores like Spotify weren't allowing the release because they believe my song contains elements from another artist's music.

The funny part? After listening to the song they referenced, it doesn't even contain the instruments, melodies, or overall production found in "Just So You Know." Situations like this remind me why I've always been a little hesitant about relying solely on DSPs. It's not just because I occasionally work with samples—it's because I've always believed that the strongest part of this journey isn't simply uploading a song and announcing it's available. It's building a real connection with the people who support what I create.

Whether my music lives on my website, YouTube, Bandcamp, or eventually every streaming platform, what matters most to me is that the people who genuinely rock with my work can experience it. That connection has always been more valuable than chasing algorithms or streaming numbers.

If there's one thing I hope you take away from this week's update, it's this:

Don't let setbacks convince you to stop creating.

Every creative journey is going to hit unexpected roadblocks. Sometimes they're technical. Sometimes they're business-related. Sometimes they're completely out of your control. But none of those obstacles should define whether you continue pursuing what you love.

There are more ways than ever to share your art with the world. Whether it's YouTube, Bandcamp, your own website, social media, live performances, or simply sharing your work directly with the people who believe in you, your voice still deserves to be heard.

Keep creating.
Keep learning.
Keep improving.

Most importantly, keep believing in what you make—even when a system doesn't.

I'll see you all in the next Doctor's Note.

— Paging Dr. Juan – Keep Creating

This week has been one I'll remember for a long time.

The official music video for "Just So You Know" is finally out, and the response has honestly been incredible. Seeing people connect with the song the way they have has meant more than I can put into words. I've received messages from listeners telling me how relatable it is and how certain lyrics hit them at the right time. As an artist, that's all you can really ask for. You create something from a real place, put it out into the world, and hope someone out there feels understood. Seeing that happen reminds me why I continue making music in the first place.

On top of that, we also recorded the second track for Memory Card Slot 002, and I couldn't be happier with how everything came together. We captured some really great behind-the-scenes footage during the session that I'll be sharing before the project drops. I want everyone to experience more than just the finished songs—I want you to see the creative process, the conversations, the laughs, and the work that goes into bringing these records to life.

Of course, not everything this week went as planned.

I woke up to some interesting... and honestly pretty frustrating news regarding "Just So You Know." The day I uploaded the record through DistroKid, everything was approved without issue. Then today I received a notice saying that stores like Spotify weren't allowing the release because they believe my song contains elements from another artist's music.

The funny part? After listening to the song they referenced, it doesn't even contain the instruments, melodies, or overall production found in "Just So You Know." Situations like this remind me why I've always been a little hesitant about relying solely on DSPs. It's not just because I occasionally work with samples—it's because I've always believed that the strongest part of this journey isn't simply uploading a song and announcing it's available. It's building a real connection with the people who support what I create.

Whether my music lives on my website, YouTube, Bandcamp, or eventually every streaming platform, what matters most to me is that the people who genuinely rock with my work can experience it. That connection has always been more valuable than chasing algorithms or streaming numbers.

If there's one thing I hope you take away from this week's update, it's this:

Don't let setbacks convince you to stop creating.

Every creative journey is going to hit unexpected roadblocks. Sometimes they're technical. Sometimes they're business-related. Sometimes they're completely out of your control. But none of those obstacles should define whether you continue pursuing what you love.

There are more ways than ever to share your art with the world. Whether it's YouTube, Bandcamp, your own website, social media, live performances, or simply sharing your work directly with the people who believe in you, your voice still deserves to be heard.

Keep creating.
Keep learning.
Keep improving.

Most importantly, keep believing in what you make—even when a system doesn't.

I'll see you all in the next Doctor's Note.

— Paging Dr. Juan