Music Challenge... Auditions

"Music touches us emotionally, where words alone can't."
- Johnny Depp

A few weeks ago, I had started out strong practicing my bass again, but somehow last week I stopped again. And I haven't picked up since, this got me to thinking that maybe the lack of focus or determination is because I have no direction in mind when it comes to music. Unless, I'm challenging myself to go somewhere or do something, I'll get bored really fast. In the beginning, I told myself that I'd give myself about 3 months of straight practicing before trying to audition for gigs again. I'm older now, and my time is precious and valuable, and if I'm going to be a serious bassist, my mindset has to change. So I'm going to start practicing so I can audition for some bands. And so I can start finding a way to make some money, I don't want to waste time here. I have two bass guitars, but I don't have an amp or cabinet... both will cost some money... at least $500. So its an investment for sure. But it's about the dedication and passion, plus I think the lack of music creativity is causing internal frustrations because I need the outlet.

Yes, I need a social and creative outlet. Whenever I get home, I feel trapped and uneasy. Sure I deserve to rest as well from the long day at work and bike commuting. But I'm sure sometime this year, I'm going back to school which means I'll be spending more time at home studying for my classes. So I'll still need a healthy creative outlet for myself. Adding music to my monthly goal will help fill up my daily & weekly goals and gives me a reason to get out of the house more and see the sights & sounds of Los Angeles. Anyway, I don't want to get stuck in a rut, I need to challenge myself weekly or I'll feel like I'm waiting around again.

There are places I need to be, and there are places I want to go... so I have some reading to do tonight and thinking to do as well. But I hope that between now and Friday, I'll have some kind of routine in place that will allow me to practice for 2 to 3 hours a night so I can get music back into my life.