Indeed it is wise to broaden your horizons, but not with composers that you do not connect with.If you do not enjoy the learning process, they are obviously not for you.
I'M GOING TO TRY THIS "DAY OFF" EVERYONE KEEPS TALKING ABOUT...
Sounds like you could do with a week. Try it and you will come back better.I find it very hard to leave my banjos alone, but sometimes you must force yourself.Thal
I feel like I just went through a good period where I learnt so much music and so fast and so well. And all the sudden I feel like I can't do it at all and I can't figure out why...like I forgot or something.
I also, having bought the book, tried the first scherzo, but the tempo is so ferocious I can not sustain it long enough.