The three exact moves I make when I open a blank session are:
a. I start with a template that includes my virtual instrument tracks and live instrument tracks set up ready to go with my go-to custom chainfxs
b. I start from something with a consistent beat (guitar loop, drums, metronome, etc.)
c. Choose a feeling, vibe, emotion, bpm, key signature
I usually get stuck on some type of hardware/software issue (e.g. Kontak crashed when loading, midi keyboard stopped responding)--that's what happened with the first two sessions. On this one, I got stuck being indecisive on where I wanted it to go next--I just kept listening to it over and over--before I knew it, time was up.