I've seemingly lost the desire to play...

[PBGas]

I never really have a lot of time to practice. I have a couple of small children at home (2 and 6) so my time is better spent enjoying the daily fun they bring into our lives. That being said I have 4 private contracts to complete in the studio over the next few months so I kind of get my practice in doing that while making a bit of $ on the side of my main occupation.

Balancing time with all of the things going on leaves little room for boredom for me and I'm ok with that!

 

[droptrd]

A little couch time is a good thing. Plus the house to yourself trumps everything. I probably wouldn't play either. Id hit the couch with some makers mark and watch something other than dora the explorer

 

[raz311]

I hear you. I have been playing for 20+ years now (and I still suck lol) and this past year I have barely even picked up a guitar. I think maybe twice in the last 6 months alone. I went through a stage of gear whoring (thanks RT!) bought and sold a bunch of guitars, tried the digital world etc. Sold it all off except for one guitar and amp and a bunch of pedals. Life just got in the way. I work shift work and have 2 young kids (6 and 8), so between getting up at 2am for work and picking them up from school, I have very little spare time. Also, my wife works when it is my day off so if it's a weekend, I have to watch the kids again. I'm only a bedroom hack these days, so it's not as if my career depends on it, but I seem to have lost the desire for the thing I love the most, playing guitar. I know it will come around again, time and finances allowing

 

[Shask]

I havent really played a whole lot in the last few months either.

Many times when I start hitting a period where I dont play guitar, I get into synths and sound design. I have been doing that a lot lately. I can sit and play with a keyboard or sampler for hours on end although I cant play worth a crap, lol. Love making lots of weird noises.

The guitar will come back one day though. It always does.

 

[1meanplexi]

Man......never forget what got ya to the dance. Listen to the old tracks, watch the old videos. Grab the ol' prostitute called a guitar and wipe the slate clean.