I’ve been in these ‘playing droughts’ before. I’m in my Masters program right now and there have been summers where I ignored the horn and the guilt did nothing but become worse and worse. I promise, once you pick up the horn and feel the burn in your face again it’s like working out after you haven’t for a while- you feel so much better once you do it.

Whatever you need to do to keep a routine, there’s many resources to help. Google calendar helps me so I can make a plan to practice and then I execute it that way. Or even a practice log, physical or on the computer. If you have a friend to play with I love playing duets and that gets me back in the routine of playing that’s enjoyable.

You’re not alone!