Using Categories and Tags to Organize Projects
The more you create inside Tchaikovsky, the faster your project list can grow.
That’s a good thing — but only if you can find what you’re looking for when you need it.
That’s where categories and tags come in.
Here’s how to use them to keep your creative work organized and easy to navigate.
What Are Categories?
Categories are broad groups you can assign to projects.
Think of them like folders, but simpler.
Common examples:
- “Beats”
- “Film Score Ideas”
- “Live Set Loops”
- “Practice Pieces”
When you assign a category to a project, it becomes easier to filter and group your work later — especially once you have dozens (or hundreds) of projects saved.
What Are Tags?
Tags are smaller, more flexible labels you can attach to projects.
You can add as many as you want, and they can describe anything about the project — mood, genre, tempo, key, whatever makes sense to you.
Example tags:
- “lo-fi”
- “80bpm”
- “dark”
- “piano only”
- “needs vocals”
Tags give you a fast, powerful way to search and sort through your music.
How to Add Categories and Tags
When you’re saving a new project — or editing an existing one:
- Choose a category from the dropdown (or create a new one).
- Add any tags you want in the tag field (comma-separated).
That’s it.
Simple, but it makes a huge difference once you’re working with a bigger library.
Why It Matters
Good organization isn’t just about neatness — it actually makes you more creative.
When you can quickly find that “chill lo-fi idea in D minor” you made two months ago, you’re more likely to finish it, remix it, or build on it.
When ideas get lost in messy folders, they die.
When they’re organized, they stay alive.
Final Thoughts
Using categories and tags in Tchaikovsky is optional — but if you plan to create seriously (or just create a lot), it’s one of the smartest habits you can build early on.
Spend a few extra seconds labeling your work.
Future you will thank you for it.