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I think I’m done

#41
Don’t stop buying gear even if you stop playing. The economy needs us.

Also, take a week or so without worrying about bass. Then if you pick it up maybe it feels like an old friend.
When I feel burn out coming I play records or steam songs that make me happy and listen as a fan. Listening objectively is not helpful. Good luck.
 
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LBS-bass said:
If you have no passion for a thing you once loved to do, you might be depressed. I know nobody wants to talk about that in this day and age and certainly not in public but it's something to consider (or not).

So I would think about whether your desire to move on is coming from genuine disinterest or is a broader thing in your life that giving up music isn't going to really change. And if you decide it's a broad thing, don't be afraid to reach out to someone.

Otherwise, I hope you find something to do that's more fun and sustainable for you!
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#44
I remember circa 2015 when I left a serious gigging/touring band because I was totally burnt out. I didn't touch my bass for 2-3 years. I convinced myself I was 100% done with music.

Circa 2017 or 2018, a gent from my bicycling club inspired me to pick up playing again. And this year (2022), the special-ed students I work with have really inspired me. I learned more songs in 2022 alone than I did in the last decade.

If you're burnt out on playing bass, take a break. Pursue other hobbies/interests. Maybe something not music related. If your fate decrees you're done with bass, cool. If fate intervenes and brings bass back into your life, cool.
 
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#48
You cared enough to quote me. What good does airing feelings on a message board. Perhaps the OP is looking for someone to talk him out of it. What’s the point in telling a bunch of people you don’t know that you quit doing something. Quit and move forward.
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At least 30 of us, more or less, by this point. Not sure I care why you felt the need to chime in, though.
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#49
Wow, a lot of replies

appreciate all of them except the one that earned the ignore button

Been sitting on unused equipment since June actually. Probably sit on it awhile. I’m not in need


@LBS-bass i don’t think I’m depressed, but appreciate the heartfelt consideration. I’ll ponder it from that angle. Still love my wife and kid, and fast cars.


I haven’t progressed in awhile. Lessons don’t do much for me, haven’t stirred up and band mates in my area

But there are still plenty of decent people here
 
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Rfan said:
You cared enough to quote me. What good does airing feelings on a message board. Perhaps the OP is looking for someone to talk him out of it. What’s the point in telling a bunch of people you don’t know that you quit doing something. Quit and move forward.
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It’s one way we get to know each other. You know, it’s a discussion forum. If you don’t like when people use words maybe not the right place for you.
 
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Camaro69 said:
Wow, a lot of replies

appreciate all of them except the one that earned the ignore button

Been sitting on unused equipment since June actually. Probably sit on it awhile. I’m not in need


@LBS-bass i don’t think I’m depressed, but appreciate the heartfelt consideration. I’ll ponder it from that angle. Still love my wife and kid, and fast cars.


I haven’t progressed in awhile. Lessons don’t do much for me, haven’t stirred up and band mates in my area

But there are still plenty of decent people here
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Sometimes you just need a break. I’ve taken rather lengthy ones in the past. You can always come back if you start missing it.
 
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#59
There is a lot of stuff around gigging that gets me down: I always end up driving at least an hour to a gig, and an hour home again. Because of who we are and how we organize ourselves, we always arrive 90 minutes ahead, when we all know we can do setup in 45 minutes. Given the limitations of the venues I play, I'm always ordering a BLT in a to-go clamshell. Because I eat half before I play, and the other half when I get home at 1:30 or 2:30 am. But in the end, what matters most is playing songs that makes a roomful of drunk people happy. It is a modest goal, to be sure. But it's how I'm wired.
 
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#60
whenever i get in a rut with music (or life in general), i reach for a new instrument.
i like being able to hear my voice through a different perspective, as it's not as easy for me to do that in my non-music life.

even just getting beater acoustic guitar and trying to write some music can be a great way to reconnect with music.

i think my next move will be banjo (i'll see myself out... :whistle:)
 

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