Day 17 was a Monday where I had to work in the office. There wasn’t a lot of time for anything other than work, but I got a few things done.
First, while sitting in the car in the parking lot before starting the work day, I came up with a couple of bass guitar riffs on my iPhone. I labeled them song number 16 and then went inside to start my day.
After I got home I was sitting in the living room watching the tube with my wife and my step daughter and I just casually slipped on a pair of headphones and mixed another song. That brings me up to nine songs complete. For the record, I define “complete” as a fully arranged demo with a not-too-terrible mix.
After that I spent a little time messing with the riffs I started that morning. I came up with a song structure and usable bass and drum tracks using software instruments in GarageBand. Nothing special, but it’s ready to add some guitars now.
The current state of the project has nine songs finished, three songs ready to mix, three songs have rhythm guitars and need lyrics and vocals, and one that is ready for rhythm guitars. Doing the math… yes, that’s 16 songs.
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What a productive and inspiring update! 🎶👏
I admire your dedication to making steady progress despite a busy work schedule. It’s amazing how creativity can strike at unexpected moments—even while sitting in a parking lot before the workday begins! Turning those spontaneous bass riffs into developing songs shows true passion for music.
Your organized approach to the project is equally impressive. Having songs at different stages of completion keeps the creative momentum going, and reaching 16 songs is a wonderful milestone. Every finished demo is another step closer to your goal.
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