Playing just for the fun of it

[Frankdolin]

I have four children, all of whom completely ignore me when I play music.

My three boys grew up hearing me play most every day since birth and while I know they appreciate my passion, it's just Dad breathing to them.

[mandocrucian]

There have been so many threads about the downside of jams and sessions, band egos/hassles, club owners/low money etc. etc. If you've played long enough, it's more than likely you'll have reached the saturation point with all of that.

And if your interests are geared toward more esoteric genres, other time signatures/tune structures, and "playing inside the note" (articulation), why even leave the house? To play 8-bar, 16-bar or 12-bar three-chord tunes in the same 3 or 4 keys?

"Your room is right in here maestro." - Gary Larson (The Far Side)

[luminara]

I have severe social anxiety, so it's noodling alone all the way for me!

[Denny Gies]

I'm with JeffD.

[Cochiti Don]

Those videos of Liu Fang were awesome

[Bret Roberts]

I'v been a play at home person from the beginning. Tried a few closet sessions (informal classes on how to play at a Irish music session at the pub) in the begging, but just was not my thing. Other than camping, the only time I play out is when I go visit the Mother at the nursing home. Cant really have a conversation with her anymore so just talk to her and play some songs, it's nice.

[Eric Platt]

Bret, what you are doing in playing for your mother is just as important as what the rest of us do who go out and perform. Not just for you, but for her, also. Used to be in a band where a nursing home was a regular gig. The folks there, even the ones who can no longer talk, appreciate the music.

[MikeZito]

For those of us who don't have the skill or availability of others to play with, these impromptu, personal, intimate sessions are a one-person practice, audition, performance and critique session - all rolled into one.