stingrayPete1977 Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I've probably got too many hobbies as it is to be fair and I wouldn't sell my kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I think we all go through times like this. Mine lasted roughly 10 years A lot of sh*t happened in the band I'd been in for many years, and looking back it was as much a social thing as it was a musical thing. Lost touch with everyone despite being friends. Then life became busier and it all became a blurry memory. I didn't sell any gear luckily I didn't need to. I started playing again a few years ago just for my own enjoyment. Then I found Basschat and GAS took over! I get frustrated with playing even now so just take a break until feel like picking it up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 I always found that it's other people that suck the soul from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbiscuits Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I hear you - I've been there and lost my mojo too in the past. It can come from overdoing it and losing all the joy, or can come from playing with people or doing music you don't like. There's nothing wrong with stepping away from an instrument for a bit - often helps refresh your brain and your approach, especially if it really makes you miss playing and keen to get back into it. I didn't touch a bass for two years after a pretty acrimonious split with a band I'd invested a lot of time and energy with back in 2002. But music is a lifelong thing isn't it. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I don't think I'd go as far as saying I'd quit playing but I wouldn't go looking for it right now if it does go down the pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I lose my mojo on song-writing every now and then. No matter what, nothing worthwhile appears, so I do as advised and simply stop trying, no point in forcing it. And then, refreshed, usually a good few ideas will sprout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatcoupe432 Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 ] I hear you - I've been there and lost my mojo too in the past. It can come from overdoing it and losing all the joy, or can come from playing with people or doing music you don't like. ....thats correct . I ve been in a band for 7 years now and before the band would kick off I used to play 6 hours daily . The the band took off and I found myself playing less and less bass . Everytime I would pick up a bass I would try to write songs for the band and I would end up switching from bass to guitar to keys .always thinking maybe I shall try to write some tune instead then playing bass . In the end I ended up taking a year break and here we are ...... I forced myself to learn Havona and that is taking time but now I fing joy when playing bass again and band became second on the list. I know just play bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 [quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1487095838' post='3237048'] I always found that it's other people that suck the soul from you. [/quote] You aren't wrong there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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