A Day in the Studio: Behind the Scenes

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A Day in the Studio

Coffee. Headphones. Creativity. That's how a typical day in my home studio begins.

09:00 - The Start

Unlike in the photo studio, where I often have shoots at 7 AM, I start music production later. Morning hours are best for creativity – fresh mind, no emails, just me and the music.

My Setup:

  • A small but fine workspace
  • Headphones (extremely important for details!)
  • MIDI keyboard
  • Audio interface
  • And of course: A large cup of coffee

09:30 - Warm-up

Before working on new songs, I do a "creative warm-up":

  1. I listen to music that inspires me
  2. I play on the keyboard for a few minutes
  3. I review what I did yesterday

Important: Don't rush into perfection. Arrive first.

10:00 - The Productive Phase

Now it starts! The next 3-4 hours are pure production time.

What do I do?

  • Continue working on an existing song
  • Experiment with new sounds
  • Record vocals (when the neighbors aren't home 😄)
  • Refine details in the mix

The Biggest Challenge:

Not getting too lost in details. As a perfectionist (30 years of photography experience!), I can spend hours on a single sound. Sometimes I have to stop myself.

13:00 - Break & Perspective

Lunch break is sacred. Out of the studio, fresh air, different mindset.

I often go for a walk and listen to what I produced in the morning. With distance, you hear things you don't notice in the studio.

14:00 - The Technical Phase

Afternoons get more technical:

  • Mixing: Balance between tracks
  • EQ adjustments
  • Compression
  • Automation

This phase reminds me of post-processing in photography – it's about getting the best out of the material.

18:00 - End of Day (mostly 😉)

Theoretically, it's the end of the workday now. Practically? Creativity doesn't stick to working hours.

I often have ideas in the evening that I quickly record. My phone is my best friend – voice memos are perfect for spontaneous melody ideas.

What I've Learned

Three Important Insights:

  1. Routine is important: Creativity needs structure
  2. Breaks are productive: The best ideas often come during walks
  3. Finish your work: A published song is better than 10 perfect drafts

P.S.: No, I don't wear a green raincoat in the studio every day. That was just for the photo. 😄