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Organization - Your studio, Your workspace
When It comes to your personal workspace it can really assist or hinder your creativity. You don't have to have a $70k console
and an insulated room to get down to business. Work what ever you have to it fullest and be sure its ergonomic and work
friendly.
THINGS THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN YOUR WORKSPACE:
1. Documents, bills, school books, magazines etc.
These are distractions. Even if you only have limited space you need to find a dedicated place to place all you administrative
items.
2. Media, Movies, "Videos" etc.
I'm refering to physical items and files on your computer. Don't have documents & videos etc. in your FL studio projects folder,
or in you sample folder. Keep your music related things together and organized for maximum efficiency.
3. People.
I don't mean artists you are working with, I mean people: non-essential personnel, period. If its not a collaborator you only invite
people to hear your work in the form of a listening session. Mixing social activity into your workflow is a great way to get
NOTHING accomplished. You only have 24 hours in a day, your studio time is between you and the music.
4. Phone.
Seriously, unless your children/family/mom are somewhere else and you need to keep a phone by in case of emergency, Ditch
it. People that want to call you can wait. If this bothers you just check your phone when you take a break.
5. Other peoples Music
This is self explanatory, unless you are listening to music researching or for you own pleasure - NO WAY- BAD IDEA
6. Alcohol + Drugs
Everyone is different but I say work sober at all times. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - but I been in Grade-A studios with some
big names and every one of em, the best of the best I have seen get side-tracked because of blunts and drank, its a waste of
time - while on studio time. Most of your favorite artists don't even drink or do drugs period, its simply a facade that's portrayed
by many to bolster their image in most cases. Save this stuff for the club or when you aren't working.
7. UNUSED GEAR
I can't stress this enough, that Sp-1200 or MPC 3000 may look cool on your desk but if you don't use it to make hip-hop beats,
take a picture then put it in a closet...#REALTALK
- Check out www.Joeycutless.com got the hottest Hip-hop beats & Instrumentals
www.joeycutless.com
When It comes to your personal workspace it can really assist or hinder your creativity. You don't have to have a $70k console
and an insulated room to get down to business. Work what ever you have to it fullest and be sure its ergonomic and work
friendly.
THINGS THAT HAVE NO PLACE IN YOUR WORKSPACE:
1. Documents, bills, school books, magazines etc.
These are distractions. Even if you only have limited space you need to find a dedicated place to place all you administrative
items.
2. Media, Movies, "Videos" etc.
I'm refering to physical items and files on your computer. Don't have documents & videos etc. in your FL studio projects folder,
or in you sample folder. Keep your music related things together and organized for maximum efficiency.
3. People.
I don't mean artists you are working with, I mean people: non-essential personnel, period. If its not a collaborator you only invite
people to hear your work in the form of a listening session. Mixing social activity into your workflow is a great way to get
NOTHING accomplished. You only have 24 hours in a day, your studio time is between you and the music.
4. Phone.
Seriously, unless your children/family/mom are somewhere else and you need to keep a phone by in case of emergency, Ditch
it. People that want to call you can wait. If this bothers you just check your phone when you take a break.
5. Other peoples Music
This is self explanatory, unless you are listening to music researching or for you own pleasure - NO WAY- BAD IDEA
6. Alcohol + Drugs
Everyone is different but I say work sober at all times. DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU - but I been in Grade-A studios with some
big names and every one of em, the best of the best I have seen get side-tracked because of blunts and drank, its a waste of
time - while on studio time. Most of your favorite artists don't even drink or do drugs period, its simply a facade that's portrayed
by many to bolster their image in most cases. Save this stuff for the club or when you aren't working.
7. UNUSED GEAR
I can't stress this enough, that Sp-1200 or MPC 3000 may look cool on your desk but if you don't use it to make hip-hop beats,
take a picture then put it in a closet...#REALTALK
- Check out www.Joeycutless.com got the hottest Hip-hop beats & Instrumentals
www.joeycutless.com
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