Posted by Sean Chisham on March 05, 2002 at 08:47:19:
In Reply to: What now? posted by Brian on March 05, 2002 at 00:15:42:
I was in that same situation. What helped me was to start taking lessons again. I also picked a few well spread out goals like spending 12 months preparing for a recital and maybe an audition the following year.
In college I tried to do every audition which came along and did none of them at my best level. Spread too thin.
Don't feel obligated to practice or do anything if you have no pressing matters like school anymore. Take your time and you may again begin to love music for the same reasons you did in high school, because you can and do as you please. Adjusting to not being forced to practice by school obligations may take a long time. Be patient.
sean