I've played the piano for about 10 years, and the guitar for a little less then 1 year now. I'm not sure I would classify them as my way of escaping reality, but there sure is something almost magical about playing music that seems to make the worst of situations better
I play piano, classic guitar, and I started flute. I'm also composing, and I'm trying to figure out if I can get an orchestra to play the East India Theme by Hans Zimmer without angering copyrights.
n my opinion, playing an instrument is fun and never gets old.
unfortunately it does get old when you are forced to practice. which made me dislike the piano for some time. i stopped taking lessons, i barely play it but the skill and experience are still there. i can still play it and i enjoy it when i see one. but i couldnt stand it when i took lessons and was forced to practice
I play the upright bass and drums. Drums get really boring, but bass doesn't. It is really hard to find a good bass line, most bass music is monotonous.
I used to play the clarinet, and the piano (to a lesser degree... Only can play a couple of songs, and I forgot how to play those). I haven't played the clarinet in about 4 years... Probably should get it out one of these days.