Been feeling kind of out of it lately and have been dealing with some minor health issues, but I have been really thinkin about tossin in the towel....
I have been a part of three projects over the last year and a half and have had a good time for the most part.....things just havent panned out the way I thought they would and its no one's fault....different shit has come up and some things that were unavoidable.....
I have begun to question my talent, although there are some who probably think I dont have any to begin with....whatever......
Hate soundin like a whiny ass, but feelin really down about shit!!!!
Wondering whether to throw in the towel
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Wondering whether to throw in the towel
Having talent is one thing....what you do with it is something else
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Went thru the same stuff years ago for various reasons. I didn't touch a
guitar for over a year, and didn't miss it. Kept myself busy with work and other hobbies, but then one day, the "fire" came back and i've been
playing ever since. Just relax and ride it out. Everyone needs a break
now and then, and most importantly, don't take everything too seriously,
Hang in there and good luck.
guitar for over a year, and didn't miss it. Kept myself busy with work and other hobbies, but then one day, the "fire" came back and i've been
playing ever since. Just relax and ride it out. Everyone needs a break
now and then, and most importantly, don't take everything too seriously,
Hang in there and good luck.
In your boat, dude...you know that. I haven't touched a guitar for over a month...imagine that. I hit a rut, then on top of it the ear thing...it was enough to make me say F it for awhile.
And stop with the talent thing...that's bullshit. You're good...you KNOW it, and I know it, and so do others...so enough.
I been thinkin about going back to basics...just strummin' stripped down songs, or lookin' at some books...exploring things I never did before. Maybe that'll light the fire again, but I'm definitely keepin it simple. No 100 watt amps and crap like that. Can't handle that anyway.
Maybe that's what you need. Forget the big projects...just sit back and enjoy what you got for good reason. Get some people together and screw around for fun's sake. Don't think "band", "gigs," or other crap. Just have FUN.
And stop with the talent thing...that's bullshit. You're good...you KNOW it, and I know it, and so do others...so enough.
I been thinkin about going back to basics...just strummin' stripped down songs, or lookin' at some books...exploring things I never did before. Maybe that'll light the fire again, but I'm definitely keepin it simple. No 100 watt amps and crap like that. Can't handle that anyway.
Maybe that's what you need. Forget the big projects...just sit back and enjoy what you got for good reason. Get some people together and screw around for fun's sake. Don't think "band", "gigs," or other crap. Just have FUN.
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After the last few bands I've been in (not to mention I haven't owned an amp for years), I find it hard to get the urge to play. I have had a few jam sessions with a bunch of friends & guys from my past, but it losses it's luster really quick.
Just do what I do, grab an acoustic & jam out on buffet tunes & old 90s hair metal ballads on the deck when the sun is warm. Sadly the best sessions I've had in years.
Just do what I do, grab an acoustic & jam out on buffet tunes & old 90s hair metal ballads on the deck when the sun is warm. Sadly the best sessions I've had in years.
Happiness is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.
I took a hiatus from playing for awhile dude. I had no desire to. I have enough desire right now to jam out, and do a little personal learning, but sometimes, you just don't wanna pick it up. You get into that "Damn. I've got this to do, that to do, don't feel like playing" mood from time to time. If you're getting tired of playing, just take time to relax
As for talent... NEVER assume you don't have the talent! You've made it to the point where you've jammed with people and no one said go home, so you're good. I can't run my fingers up and down frets much, but it's not something I can do. Even if you're no Satriani in the making, that's not to say you don't have talent! Hell, people make full songs off 3 chords all the time, and end up going places off those same 3 chords. If you can play 4 chords, consider yourself talented
As for talent... NEVER assume you don't have the talent! You've made it to the point where you've jammed with people and no one said go home, so you're good. I can't run my fingers up and down frets much, but it's not something I can do. Even if you're no Satriani in the making, that's not to say you don't have talent! Hell, people make full songs off 3 chords all the time, and end up going places off those same 3 chords. If you can play 4 chords, consider yourself talented
Well the times are tough for live music and I think that is making it a little harder in more ways than you would think. I truely believe it lowers everyones drive to get something together and make it work. It sure as hell isn't anything like it was 15 years ago thats for sure. I've been out to hear good respectable bands recently that just aren't getting crowds. The places to play are slim, the money is less and the crowds are smaller. Its really hard to get motivated under the current conditions. So if you are gonna do it just be patient and do something purely for the enjoyment.
If your feeling like giving it up take a break think it out and figure out your next move. Good Luck
If your feeling like giving it up take a break think it out and figure out your next move. Good Luck
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Wondering whether to throw in the towel
I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and advice....I am going to move forward with a project that robinhood (bethany) and kayla and I are looking at putting together. I especially want to thank RFBuck for his post....it made me think about things. Hope to be out soon.
Jeff
Jeff
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Re: Wondering whether to throw in the towel
joltinjeff wrote:I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and advice....I am going to move forward with a project that robinhood (bethany) and kayla and I are looking at putting together. I especially want to thank RFBuck for his post....it made me think about things. Hope to be out soon.
Jeff
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Re: Wondering whether to throw in the towel
joltinjeff wrote:I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and advice....I am going to move forward with a project that robinhood (bethany) and kayla and I are looking at putting together. I especially want to thank RFBuck for his post....it made me think about things. Hope to be out soon.
Jeff
You have a passion for music already. Otherwise, you would not have wanted to learn an instrument in the first place.
Remember, every time you want to throw in that towel, it will roll itself up and snap you in the butt to play again. That desire to make music stays with you.
For a number of years, I was busy with raising my daughter alone, working full time, and finishing my college education. My priorities were to take care of my child first and my job and future second. As much as I loved to play, I had to give up the one thing I enjoyed to take care of more important things for a while. At one point, I did not touch my bass or sing for about six months.
I always missed the playing aspect but I sure did not miss all the nonsense of booking the band and the business and travel side of things I always dealt with for bands. In order to keep my chops up and get that playing fun once in a while, I would play for jam sessions either for a few songs or as a main player for the night and also do fill in work with other bands at my convenience. I would also just get together with musicians and play at somebody's house. I was getting lots of offers to be in a band but my situation did not warrant the time required for a band. Also, I figured that if the time was right again that I would start my own band.
After a number of years, my daughter was grown up, my job situation changed, and I finished college and decided that I wanted to be in a band again. When my current band was formed, the fun of playing came back and the desire to perfom live was there again. Of course, the business aspect is always the downside but comes with the territory.
In retrospect, I needed that break to fuel the desire again.
Hang in there, be positive, make music, and have fun!
Remember, every time you want to throw in that towel, it will roll itself up and snap you in the butt to play again. That desire to make music stays with you.
For a number of years, I was busy with raising my daughter alone, working full time, and finishing my college education. My priorities were to take care of my child first and my job and future second. As much as I loved to play, I had to give up the one thing I enjoyed to take care of more important things for a while. At one point, I did not touch my bass or sing for about six months.
I always missed the playing aspect but I sure did not miss all the nonsense of booking the band and the business and travel side of things I always dealt with for bands. In order to keep my chops up and get that playing fun once in a while, I would play for jam sessions either for a few songs or as a main player for the night and also do fill in work with other bands at my convenience. I would also just get together with musicians and play at somebody's house. I was getting lots of offers to be in a band but my situation did not warrant the time required for a band. Also, I figured that if the time was right again that I would start my own band.
After a number of years, my daughter was grown up, my job situation changed, and I finished college and decided that I wanted to be in a band again. When my current band was formed, the fun of playing came back and the desire to perfom live was there again. Of course, the business aspect is always the downside but comes with the territory.
In retrospect, I needed that break to fuel the desire again.
Hang in there, be positive, make music, and have fun!