A quandary
So, I have a few big hobbies that dominate my off work time. Recently though, they've been getting less and less fulfilling. Video games, comics, those are just distractions. If RPG's didn't have a social aspect, they'd fall into this category as well. Music...well, it's complicated (tm).
I'm stuck there too. I can play along with just about anything on the radio on my bass, and with a little practice (and googling), guitar as well. I don't consider myself much of a singer, but I keep getting positive feedback about my singing. I haven't come close to mastering the mandolin, but I have so far to go with guitar and bass before I'm remotely as competent as I am on piano, why bother adding another perceived burden?
Three BIG avenues of musicianship lie ahead - a band, solo recording and composing.
The band is hard for me. I'm not a natural networker, cave dwelling nerds need not apply is an unwritten rule on open mics. This would push me to learn skills that would help at work, but I'm still terrified of (thanks outrageous anxiety). Sadly, nobody wants an okay cover bassist who can't tell anyone they're an okay cover bassist.
For recording, I *think I'm a good mic away from some decent youtube cover songs. Followed by branding. followed by networking. Followed by gaining followers? How do you DO that stuff?
For composing...it's even harder to say. I've never been a songwriter though I some of how it works. Isn't this part of the purpose here? To evoke something of yourself over 3 chords with a catchy refrain? The problem is I don't have anything to say right now. Talking about the beast summons the beast, and even writing this I feel it nibbling at the edges of the blanket/safety net made by medication. I think that answers the question...composing is on hold for a while.
I think i'll go play something and try not to forget about it.
I'm stuck there too. I can play along with just about anything on the radio on my bass, and with a little practice (and googling), guitar as well. I don't consider myself much of a singer, but I keep getting positive feedback about my singing. I haven't come close to mastering the mandolin, but I have so far to go with guitar and bass before I'm remotely as competent as I am on piano, why bother adding another perceived burden?
Three BIG avenues of musicianship lie ahead - a band, solo recording and composing.
The band is hard for me. I'm not a natural networker, cave dwelling nerds need not apply is an unwritten rule on open mics. This would push me to learn skills that would help at work, but I'm still terrified of (thanks outrageous anxiety). Sadly, nobody wants an okay cover bassist who can't tell anyone they're an okay cover bassist.
For recording, I *think I'm a good mic away from some decent youtube cover songs. Followed by branding. followed by networking. Followed by gaining followers? How do you DO that stuff?
For composing...it's even harder to say. I've never been a songwriter though I some of how it works. Isn't this part of the purpose here? To evoke something of yourself over 3 chords with a catchy refrain? The problem is I don't have anything to say right now. Talking about the beast summons the beast, and even writing this I feel it nibbling at the edges of the blanket/safety net made by medication. I think that answers the question...composing is on hold for a while.
I think i'll go play something and try not to forget about it.