*NEVER stop routine practicing....DON'T let outside influences make you put your axe in the closet and only take it out evry 3 weeks or so.....ALSO, SET ASIDE an area of your house or where ever for your music and have a drum machine there to play along with.....BUY (minimum) a cheapo 4 track so that you can record stuff as you become inspired...this will give you constant inspiration to develop your own stuff.....Other than that, start a band and ROCK ON !!!!!! V :D