Ben Burnes is a producer, live streamer, and game programmer. He releases unique sample packs and is very active in the music production community. Ben participates in a 2 Hour Track Challenge every week. He is currently readying his new album Hey for release.

It was great to speak with Ben again; he was the very first guest on this podcast! Ben shared how he keeps himself disciplined with his 2 Hour Track Challenge and monthly sample packs. He reveals how his discipline has made him a better producer yet he still experiences challenges and setbacks. I find his approach inspiring and am happy to learn from his ways!

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Ben's Links:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ben_burnes

• Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/ben_burnes

• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ben_burnes

• Patreon: https://patreon.com/ben_burnes

• YouTube: http://youtube.com/ben_burnes

• Spotify: http://abstraction.rocks/

• Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (finished songs): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEr3wGlMfheNxj_Kri3h8HJy

• Playlist of all Two Hour Track Challenge (full production): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW08UHPY2AEq9MvNNqOSpRTP4Cx92ZNId

• Two Hour Album Challenge Info: http://2hac.abstractionmusic.com/

• Two Hour Album Challenge Music: https://2hac.bandcamp.com/

  Show Notes:

• The War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Through-Creative-Battles/dp/1936891026

• Steal Like An Artist: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253

• Getting Things Done: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280

• The Shape Of Design (This wasn't mentioned, I wanted to, but the conversation swept away before I could): https://shapeofdesignbook.com/

• Ben's 1st Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2017/3/28/9-ben-burnes

• Ben's 2nd Appearance on the Podcast: https://brianfunk.com/blog/2019/10/9/ben-burnes-wisdom-on-200-2-hour-track-challenges-music-production-podcast-131

• "Yes, and..." Music Production Podcast #206 - https://brianfunk.com/blog/yes-and

• Pomodoro Time Max for Live Device - https://patches.zone/max-for-live/pomodoro

• ADSR Sample Library Manager - https://www.adsrsounds.com/product/software/adsr-sample-manager/

• Trello - https://trello.com

Brian Funk Links:

• Website - https://brianfunk.com

• Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit

• Ableton Live Pack Archive - https://brianfunk.com/blog/ableton-live-pack-archive

• Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc

• Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast

• Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store

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