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Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

My shrink has strongly suggested that I get back into doing the stuff I'm good at. So tonight I'm going to meet with a potential new band. I'm not playing, just meeting drummer, bass, singer. I will see how it goes. I play keys. They are auditioning guitarists.

I haven't played with people for over a year. I feel very anxious, overwhelmed and tearful. I am struggling. I know they are great people and I can play well. I'm trying to do it in small steps. Meet first, get a sense of the groove, practice and then play. I am terrified of not keeping it together and they will think I'm crazy. I leave in half an hour. Worst thing I will just come home. This is a big little step. WriterMelb

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Re: Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

Hey @WriterMelb

Thanks for answering - not too much info at all 😀

That's cool about all the different types of music you play. I play guitar and sing as a way to relax, but I'm sure no one who heard me would find it relaxing haha 😅 Helps when I'm feeling anxious.

I get what you mean about feeling down about things that used to be do-able and are now harder. A couple of years ago I was at a family thing and there was a piano and I was being egged on to play for everyone but I hadn't played in months and hadn't learned a new song in years so it was embarrassing, then my sibling came over and showed me up. That's why I bought a proper sized keyboard to actually start playing again (I had one that was only 5 octaves when I moved out of home and I didn't like having to adapt the songs to it) .

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Re: Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

I understand the fear about seeming ridiculous in front of others. Band auditions are like that for me. I have no idea at how they see things. Choice of sounds, style, improv, all are issues. Talking now Im ok. In an hour or two who knows. That is also a real fear. When im playing, im good! I have included a good generic pic of my keyboard, my pride and Joy. Fantastic for live. Most settings can be changed on the fly. WriterMelb

In response to: Re: Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

Re: Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

I understand the fear about seeming ridiculous in front of others. Band auditions are like that for me. I have no idea at how they see things. Choice of sounds, style, improv, all are issues. Talking now Im ok. In an hour or two who knows. That is also a real fear. When im playing, im good! I have included a good generic pic of my keyboard, my pride and Joy. Fantastic for live. Most settings can be changed on the fly. WriterMelb (sorry about the double post. The connection threw a hissy fit)

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Re: Old hobbies / interests; new beginnings. #hope #fun #routine

Good to hear @WriterMelb , sorry to hear that you've had a rough day though, I hope you feel better

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