u/Full_Performance1810

For example, this is a partner of a close friend's good friend. We're not super close, but we see each other a couple times a year. This person requested to follow me first last year, but has recently unfollowed me. I haven't been able to hang out for several months because of school taking up the majority of my time. I know I'll probably be seeing them again at one of the regular hangouts that happen, or an upcoming group hangout. We don't even have beef. I probably shouldn't be putting that much thought into it, but I'm curious to know what other people think about similar situations?

I’m 30 and trying to get back into piano after being on and off for years. I started around 12–13, was fairly consistent early on, but stopped around 18–19 when school got overwhelming. After that it became really inconsistent, and I eventually quit lessons because I wasn’t practicing enough or improving. I still have some of my old books and a basic foundation, but I’m not sure how to approach restarting:

rebuild fundamentals from the ground up? or jump into pieces I actually want to play?

My goals:

- play full pieces confidently again

- improve without burning out

- stay consistent long-term

- play a mix of classical and pop I actually enjoy

I’m not planning to do formal exams right now, but not ruling it out long-term.

For anyone who’s restarted after a long break:

what worked for you?

how did you stay consistent?

how did you balance fundamentals vs enjoyment?

Any input or resources would help:)

I’m 30 and trying to get back into piano after being on and off for years. I started around 12–13, was fairly consistent early on, but stopped around 18–19 when school got overwhelming. After that it became really inconsistent, and I eventually quit lessons because I wasn’t practicing enough or improving. I still have some of my old books and a basic foundation, but I’m not sure how to approach restarting:

rebuild fundamentals from the ground up? or jump into pieces I actually want to play?

My goals:

- play full pieces confidently again

- improve without burning out

- stay consistent long-term

- play a mix of classical and pop I actually enjoy

I’m not planning to do formal exams right now, but not ruling it out long-term.

For anyone who’s restarted after a long break:

what worked for you?

how did you stay consistent?

how did you balance fundamentals vs enjoyment?

Any input or resources would help:)