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Illustration:<\/strong> Filip Fr\u00f6hlich<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While not having enough time can be tough, having ‘too much’ of it can also present its own set of challenges in regards to creativity.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have very little free time or are struggling to use an abundance of it effectively, there are a number of time management strategies out there that can help you orient yourself towards productivity. Below, we explore four strategies that are particularly effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Be intentional with how<\/em> you set aside time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if it’s just an hour or two once every few days, intentionally set aside time that you’re going to dedicate to music. Rather than making a mental note, put it down in some sort of concrete way through a calendar block, an alarm on your phone, etc. If you can, also try to make that time a recurring block (ex. the same day \/ time every week) so that it becomes ingrained in your day-to-day routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have the ability to commit some amount of time on a nearly daily basis, veteran producer and beat maker Isaac Duarte<\/a> shares an in-depth breakdown for how you can maximize each day in the video above. “This system allows you to be as productive as possible, while giving yourself time to live life and do things that can nurture your mental health,” he says. “It doesn’t have to be an ‘all day’ thing\u2014it’s all about consistency and momentum.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re setting aside 30 minutes or three hours, during the time you’re committing to music, make sure that you remove whatever you know to be your greatest distractions\u2014close that YouTube tab, leave your phone on the other side of the room, etc. When it comes to time management, it’s ultimately not about how many hours you have, but rather how you use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Don’t let one project halt all of your creativity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether it’s an unwritten bridge or a challenging mix, sometimes we get stuck on a specific aspect of a project we’re working on, and the creative frustration deters us from opening our DAW at all. If you feel yourself falling into this trap, either set that work aside for a bit and try something new, or consider employing one of the following techniques for overcoming your creative block:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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15 ways to overcome writer’s block as a musician<\/a><\/blockquote>