Oh, @Sardonic, there’s no need to apologize. You had no way of knowing about my performance anxiety. And you’re right. It is good for us to challenge ourselves.
Do you still play the clarinet? I hope you do. I always think it is so sad when people abandon their instruments when they grow up and become adults.
I started piano lessons at age 46. I am almost 59 now. I practice almost every day for 60 minutes a day.
Well I’ve taken a bit of a break from the clarinet as we only have one and my brother needs it for school. I plan on picking it up again this summer. I will be practicing for college band. I’m kind of excited about it honestly. Man, I used to practice for hours, especially during the summer.
Wow, 13 years is a long time. Even though 60 minutes a day may not seem like a lot, all that time adds up. You must be pretty damn good!
@Sardonic, Actually, I’m not all that good. I wish I was better. I really struggle at it. Although I admit I’ve gotten a lot better over the past year and a half.
You must be really good on the clarinet if you used to practice for hours and hours. I could never do that. I get burned out too easily.
Wow, how exciting! Playing for the college band! You’re so lucky!
I don’t have much of a natural affinity for the clarinet, so I made up for it with lots of practice. When I first started playing, I didn’t really practice at all, so I was always behind. Then I reached high school and realized that I was tired of being bad, so I started practicing a lot almost every day. I think that, as you get older, your instrument learning ability slows. It is difficult to learn a new instrument, but not impossible. Also, remember that musicians tend to think they’re worse than they are, so you’re likely much better than you’re giving yourself credit for.
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