How to Build a Claude Project (Step-by-Step for Beginners)

Every time you open a new chat, Claude forgets who you are. This video fixes that for good. I'll show you how to build a Claude Project — a workspace that remembers your context, your instructions, and your files — so you never have to re-explain yourself again. This is Episode 2 of The Claude Playbook, a beginner series taking you from complete beginner to operating like a pro. New here? Start with Episode 1: What Is Claude? → [paste your Ep 1 link] ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 — Why your chats keep starting from zero 0:51 — Logging into Claude 1:31 — Chats vs. Projects: the real difference 2:21 — Finding Projects in the sidebar 3:07 — Creating your first Project 3:45 — Naming it (and why the name matters) 6:00 — The 3 pillars: memories, instructions, files 7:33 — Writing custom instructions 10:34 — Why instructions matter (the Starbucks rule) 12:31 — Adding files to your Project 14:16 — Connecting Google Drive 15:07 — Choosing your model to save usage (Haiku 4.5) 17:21 — Putting it to the test 20:20 — Your turn: build your first Project 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN What a Project is and how it's different from a chat The 3 pillars: memories, instructions, and files How to write instructions Claude actually follows How to add files and connect Google Drive How to pick a model so you don't burn through your usage 📚 THE CLAUDE PLAYBOOK Ep 1 — What Is Claude? Ep 2 — Claude Projects (you're here) Ep 3 — Claude Cowork Ep 4 — Claude Code Ep 5 — Artifacts Ep 6 — Building Your AI DNA System 🔗 The AI Clarity System (pay what you want) → ernestmreyes.gumroad.com/l/clarity 👋 I'm Ernest. I build AI tools in public and teach everything I learn — no hype, no theory, just the real work. Subscribe so you don't miss Episode 3. Follow me on other social media platforms: TikTok: @ErnestmReyes Instagram: @ErnestmReyes #Claude #ClaudeAI #AITutorial