I'mNoGuru
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Yeah it's probably wise to have dedicated annual leave days for working on your music, I've squandered mine on extended weekends and laziness :'). Do you find that you take your time working on your music more seriously because it's limited?, or does it cause a bit more stress because you're like "oh I have to get this done by..." etc
Every minute counts. windows updates are a real pita!
Depends what I have on; and what I did in the previous session though to be honest.
i might have an hour - and mix the beat I finished the last session on.
If I have less than an hour I'll play a game of Drop the Needle but cheat if I find something nice and work it later.
If I have a whole afternoon - I'll bring it.
I've started messing with with synths/grooveboxes in the livingroom on evenings where I can't get into the studio (attic). But I've always started from a sample so it's a very new process for me. Next buy is a BeatStepPro (and then a bigger soundcard on 10 month finance) so I can more easily incorporate what I'm doing downstairs.
Everyone I work with knows the score from the get go though. I'm not in a position to work to deadlines right now. If they're in a rush they don't ask me to work with them.
I'm doing 2 projects (+ my own thing) right now and they're very loose arrangements.