It becomes my sole focus for that little while.
When I am working with an artist, I push them hard to make sure they are giving 100 per cent.
I've been called a perfectionist before and although I don't think that is totally true, that part of my personality shows itself when I am recording.
One of the best moments I've spent in my studio was earlier this year when we put together Song for Everyone, a single for the For Everyone Charitable Foundation.
It was written by me and two other writers (John Hume from Evermore and Liz Webber), and features a huge line-up of Kiwi artists. Stan Walker helped me demo the vocals and it just went from there.
After all the preparation, individual recording, producing and mixing, it was such a great feeling to hear the end product.
When I have opportunities to write for something like Song for Everyone, it makes me even more grateful that I have my studio as I would not be able to achieve the things I have without it.
The track Song for Everyone will be released on iTunes on Wednesday. See foreveryone.org.nz and www.vinceharder.com
- as told to Bronwyn Sell