Self-Improvement
Through Music
A curated platform using intentionally selected music to promote emotional regulation, discipline, and forward growth — not escapism.
View Project ↗// tech stack
- Frontend HTML, CSS, Javascript
- Backend Netlify, Supabase
- Database PostgreSQL
- Other Spotify Embed API, Github
The Problem
Music strongly influences emotion and thought patterns, but during difficult periods people often default to content that reinforces avoidance, fixation, or emotional regression. I couldn't find music focused on genuine self-improvement — so I built a platform to share what I discovered and created a space where contributions can grow the playlist.
The Solution
A manually curated, structured platform where songs are reviewed for emotional impact and long-term growth alignment before being added. The playlist dynamically pulls song data from Supabase with structured descriptions and triggers, while the recommendations page allows users to submit suggestions for intentional review — not automatic approval.
Challenges
Designing a system that enforces intentional curation instead of automatic aggregation required careful planning of song metadata — descriptions, triggers, visual theming, and sort order — within a relational PostgreSQL schema. Dynamically rendering from Supabase while maintaining security, balancing emotional depth with clear scope boundaries, and building a calm, cohesive responsive design all added meaningful complexity.