The only real choice was to head back into the closet and practice. If I can't work on my writing, I'll work on my performing (or so the logic goes). I was a bit surprised at how out-of-shape my lip had become, but I can slowly feel my wind and strength coming back. My other minor medical issues seem to have stabilized and so it's time to get my chops back.
Knowing the correct method of practicing is essential, and thanks to years of blowing scales, I know exactly what to do. The idea is to use little chunks of time on a regular basis, always use a metronome, and steadily improve on breathing, tempo and pitch/timbre.
Without going insane - I always reserve at least 15 minutes at the end of the practice time for playing along with my iPod or CDs of my own tracks, just to keep from going crazy! (Blowing scales all the time will tend to make you and your neighbors go crazy, I suspect...)
More soon. We are still unpacking, making regular runs to GoodWill, and getting ready for our honeymoon. Hope to be in the new studio space sometime in early September.
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