Not often, but sadly, we do occasional hear from a parent or a student that they have grown bored with their instrument or music study. It is always sad to hear. But it is vital to consider that just because someone is bored while doing something, that doesn’t mean they are necessarily bored with that something as a whole. This is especially true with music and any musical instrument because music is so vast, so diverse, and there are so many different elements and facets of music that if you are indeed bored in your current state, it may in fact mean you are not bored with music at all, but that you need to explore new musical ideas, concepts, or elements. And that’s where some of the most fun and exciting stuff happens! So please, if that is ever you, don’t give up, quit, or take a break because you are in a rut. Get out of the rut!

Here are some suggested and super fun directions you could go in, and of course, here at The Tuned In Academy, we would be more than happy to work with you on any of these.

Songwriting

Transcription

Composition

Arranging/Re-writing

Reharmonization

In a rut? Talk to your teacher, or give me a call. I would be happy to chat about it. And let’s set some goals to get you out of it! One of the best reasons to be in private lessons is that a skilled musician and experienced teacher will notice things in your musical development that you won’t. They are a second and more objective set of eyes and ears. They can always help you find new directions to move in, new concepts to learn, and new fun to be had. If I had the time, I would still be taking private lessons myself. In fact, I have a few teachers I plan to study with in the future—when time allows.