You see, I'm so lonely alot of the time. I devote soo many hours to music and I miss things. So many things. Like friends, family school stuff. I really enjoy the music I make. But I feel I can't cut back on it all. I've gone so far.

No one really understands. I live in a teensy town where people think I'm an amazing musician. But in comparison to others my age, I'm really not.

I've been called names and stuff. Sometimes it gets to me.
But generally people say stuff like " you're really good" etc. which isn't too good for me either.

Help.

I can kind of see your point. Its like when your gran who knows nothing about music hears you play rubbish and still says your good, even though you played ####.

Stick with it. You know you have confidence in what you do. You clearly love performing music. Not everyone has the natural aptitude to make music. You have a special gift. Make the most of it. Good luck.

QUOTE (peroxide_blonde @ May 31 2005, 04:52 PM)

You see, I'm so lonely alot of the time. I devote soo many hours to music and I miss things. So many things. Like friends, family school stuff. I really enjoy the music I make. But I feel I can't cut back on it all. I've gone so far. No one really understands. I live in a teensy town where people think I'm an amazing musician. But in comparison to others my age, I'm really not. I've been called names and stuff. Sometimes it gets to me. But generally people say stuff like " you're really good" etc. which isn't too good for me either. Help.

Erm... are you really a blonde?

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You see, I'm so lonely alot of the time. I devote soo many hours to music and I miss things. So many things. Like friends, family school stuff. I really enjoy the music I make. But I feel I can't cut back on it all. I've gone so far.

Hi

I first started to learn to play the piano about the age of 14 or 15 and after a few lessons I gave up because of friends telling me what fun I was missing out on while I was stuck in the house practicing, after spending most of my teenage years and early 20's playing football, chasing girls and partying I have not long started to learn the piano again and I wish I just stayed in the house and learned to play the piano when I younger because I am making up for lost time now.

My advice is to stay in and practice your instrument because you are not really missing out on much and when your ready to take your music to the stage you will have just as much fun as anyone listening to it and as they are having a good time spend there money on drink think of the money you will be making while having a good time.

Hi!
Have you ever thought of going on a music course or joining an orchestra or choir? You make so many friends are there are things out there for all abilities. What instrument/s(?) do you play?

Do you know what some people will give up to be in your position?

You don't have to devote 24/7 to music you know! lol

I mean, yes do practise but try and at least hang out with a few friends during the weekend for 2 hours?