Good choice you made here. I see a great potential for you in steemit, your blog just needs some exposure to the right people and you will have a great fan base. Maybe consider joining some groups to post your content (Thesteemengine?)
Steemit is an amazing platform but can be disappointing sometimes but you said it best
the greater gift is in the creation itself
I wish you great success in steemit and Happy new year
Thanks so much @lifealeaf for the solid advice. I've never actually heard of that platform, I must check it out sometime!! Thanks again, going to try my best with music from here on in! :-)