Any musicians ever get sick of music?

Question:

Any musicians ever get sick of music?

Have you ever gotten so burnt out you can't stand listening to music, let alone making it any more? Even if you're making good music, you're just sick of it? And not just for one night, I mean like months?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Yes, after I completed my Bachelor's Degree in music I was so tired of it I quit singing completely for years. It wasn't so much that I was tired of the music, but I was tired of the pressure that is inherent in academia. The pressure to be really good, the pressure to ALWAYS be working on your technique. However, after a few years of "real jobs" I realized that music really is my passion and I went back and completed my Master's Degree. I had to completely change my attitude, however, to get it done. I just did the best I could and tried my best to enjoy performing it. I have never regretted going back & I think the time off did me a lot of good both mentally and vocally.

That being said, after a full day of listening to music, practicing, etc., I often just want to come home and not listen to anything. I also do not like to be surrounded by musicians 24/7. Some music people like that, I am not one of them. My husband has nothing to do with music other than listening to the radio & I like that. It allows me a "break" from that world. I can have a life & interests outside of music.

Being a musician is so consuming - I think we often forget to nurture other talents or hobbies or interests. When I finally realized I could do both - be a musician during the day and come home and not be one - that is when I was the happiest.