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help getting past a block

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nathan

Jul 16, 2004
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#1
Hey Everyone,

I've played for about 6 years, and i've reached a point where I feel like i'm actually getting worse. I've got some sort of writer's block when it comes to making up songs and playing. I've tried learning new styles and things that would challenge me to get better, but it still feels like i've lost a lot of my playing ability. I've even tried stopping playing for a couple days and then starting up again.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to help me get through this? anything would be of help.

Thanks,
Nate
 
#3
Play through it.

If I'm not feeling particularly creative I turn to the other stuff like working on scales or technique.

Creativity can't be forced (although $$$ can motivate! jk).

Don't waste time worrying too much about it! It'll come -- promise!
 
#5
nathan said:
Hey Everyone,

I've played for about 6 years, and i've reached a point where I feel like i'm actually getting worse. I've got some sort of writer's block when it comes to making up songs and playing. I've tried learning new styles and things that would challenge me to get better, but it still feels like i've lost a lot of my playing ability. I've even tried stopping playing for a couple days and then starting up again.
Does anybody have any suggestions as to help me get through this? anything would be of help.

Thanks,
Nate
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Maybe take a look at the bigger picture. Is there something in you're life that's stressing you out. That will affect your artistic output and creativity.
 

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