As it turns out, Project doesn't come with Office 365.
What do you use to keep track of different projects?
We have been working on one song at a time, but that is not optimum. I'm looking for something simple to track a dozen or more in progress tunes, so we have a choice on the 2 days I record. We were shot down last week due to lung capacity issues, and I had nothing else ready to go.... 
 
And to be clear, in the computer, not a logbook.
 

That sure sounds serious Charly,
 
Are you a project planner in your "day job?"
 
I've never used planning software in my job as I'm a lowly designer.
 
Have you done a google search on open source stuff?
 
http://www.projectlibre.org/
 
https://www.openproject.org/
 
http://opensource.com/business/15/1/top-project-management-tools-2015
 
If it was me, I'd just use a spreadsheet.
 
cheers
 
andy

I'm a technical guy, I don't want to sit around thinking of all the "stuff" that needs to go into the dang thing. A template would be nice.

I do most of that stuff in Notepad because every computer on the planet can read those files but WordPad is a little easier to format. You could also check out NotePad+ which is like Notepad but with WAY cooler options and formatting.
 
Really you just need to make notes and lists and whatever so a text editor is fine. From there just create a master folder on your desktop and save the docs there. Just give each project it's own text doc (or even sub folders if you want to create multiple docs for each project like for alt versions or by session).
 
No need for anything fancy. Also you do know that Sonar has a dedicated "Notes" section write inside the projects right? Just a basic text editor where can write whatever you want. I don't use it but it could be a good solution and it stays with the project file. It's under Project > Info...
 
Cheers.

For open source software I would suggest checking out Source Forge: 
 
I have found project planning software too complex/detailed for my needs.  Like Andy wrote I use spread sheets.  I also used mind mapping software (like Freeplane) for brain storming ideas  and even for organizing the form of a piece or the instrumentation of a piece.  

ANd don't forget there is a couple of places to leave notes right inside Sonar.. I use the lyric pane to leave notes. There's also a place in each track inspector. 

But you gotta admit, a page with all projects with a progress bar would be cool(and a boost when feeling down about progress). The reason I ask is I have found with this kind of stuff, that usually somebody, somewhere, tackled the issue. It isn't so much about notes, but might as well do that too.

I found this on Google:
http://www.capterra.com/p..ct-management-software/
 
I don't know anything about any of those but it might be useful. I am looking into iMindMap, it's not exactly project planning but it's very useful for jotting down ideas.

Here is one I found....
 
http://www.studiosuite.com/
 
 

Just be aware... installing random software from the intertubes onto your DAW may not be the greatest idea. I try to avoid installing anything I don't absolutely need and only from trusted software producers.
 
For the other stuff I use my trusty old laptop which I keep beside me at all times. When I'm in my little DAW room I keep it on an adjacent desk so I can search the web for solutions, stay logged into the forum, try out software like the stuff you are looking at and do generally internet stuff. I also use it to transfer files back and forth from for sending to other people instead of putting the DAW online unnecessarily (which I only do for updates and the like).
 
Just saying... you don't want to bork out your main rig. However if you DO decide to try out stuff like this make SURE you create a restore point in Windows so if something goes awry you have a reasonably simply (but not foolproof) escape plan.
 
To me though this type of stuff just sounds like one more thing to manage and fiddle with instead of just getting on with it. My projects usually speak for themselves and I version eveything with my wacky little codes and descriptions. The most positive motivation I get is from listening back to my work and hearing it come together. Don't need no project tracker for that... but we all work in different ways. Whatever helps keep you making music is my philosophy.
 
Cheers.