I broke up with my music boyfriend last week.
That is, I ended my music lessons.
I’d intended to wait until the end of October, but by Friday I felt 100% certain about what I wanted to do. Plus, I thought it would be nice to give my teacher a few weeks notice so that he could arrange for a new student to replace me. Unexpectedly, he said he’s so busy preparing for his upcoming concerts that he wouldn’t mind some extra time in his schedule, and he offered me a refund on the three lessons he owed me. I accepted. We parted amicably, with him saying he’d be happy to teach me again and me saying I’d call him if I needed his help again.
I am concerned that I’ll give up on composing now that I don’t have lessons to keep me focused. I’d hoped to find a local teacher who would be more flexible timewise. Neither of the queries I sent out last week led to anything. Too bad. On the other hand, I really do need a break, so for now I will take one and be grateful that I have a little extra money in my pocket.