What I am currently working on

DotA 2 music pack (75% done)

I've had this in mind for a year or two now and I got around to starting it 2 and a half months ago. I've been using Eastwest Hollywood Strings and Kontakt libraries mostly. It's been really beneficial in regards to how I think about layering instruments and timbres. Also, as a composer usually obsessed with drums and rhythm, it's been somewhat freeing to make a load of pieces where the percussion plays a supporting rather than leading role.

Online Sound design course

I finally accepted I need to pay some more attention to synthesis based sound design and general production quality. My production has always been acceptable and I've ridden on that whilst I focus primarily on interesting composition. However, I now feel as though I've out-grown my current skills in this area. It's been super fun and inspiring to learn new skills and cement knowledge.

Discipline

I'm still getting up earlier and getting a good chunk of music stuff done before I go to work. It's cool to feel my capacity to focus grow. Discipline and routine trumps inspiration. As Chuck Close said: "Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work."

Ear Training

I've been using a free app called 'Functional Ear Trainer' to develop my relative pitch ability. It can be quite frustrating at times but it feels like magic when you finally start recognising all the tones and interval correctly.

Acoustic album with my best friend - Recording stage

This is way over-schedule now but it's getting there. Two songs down, six to go.