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Quitting the clarinet cold turkey - Benefits?

Author: GBK
Date: 2004-03-31 06:22

A friend of mine who was an extremely accomplished clarinetist, with excellent active professional playing credentials and university teaching experience, recently told me he quit the clarinet totally. He sold everything and decided to embark on a new career. He is now employed as a 1st grade classroom teacher and is also teaching scuba diving part time.

After getting over the initial shock as to what he did, we talked and he explained that the constant practicing and striving for perfection for hours each day eventually became too much. He realized that there was much more to life then being (his words) "chained to a practice room" and "never seeing the outdoors." He said that he is now infinitely happier and has a better outlook on life in general.

What struck me the most was his comment that "the greatest weight has now been lifted off my shoulders" and "I am now enjoying the things in life which I neglected for the past 25 years". "The daily pressure to stay on top of my game is no longer something I have to worry about." "I get up each morning refreshed, and actually think my overall physical and mental health have improved".

Although it is something I can't see myself ever doing, I do wonder about some of the interesting points he makes.

Comments?

...GBK

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