Anyone balance playing music instruments

[LonArcvarden]

Title pretty much says all. Orchestra and classical music in general served as a way for me to socialize with others but I feel like I came into med school believing I wouldn't be playing my instrument until I finished residency. I plan on incorporating 60 min 2x a week if I can just for scales and basic technique practice but I'm wondering if anyone has done solo projects like playing instruments in hospitals and stuff. My school doesn't have a lot of people who play instruments or are willing to play instruments right now (which I get because preclinical is tough).

I assume rotations are when I definitely won't be able to play.

[princemeraj]

It sounds like music is a core element of who you are as a person. I would reach out to the volunteer department at your hospital and see if there is a way to set up a volunteer activity for you to play music in the hospital whether in a public setting or room to room.

[MichaelSavan]

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