Listening to Apocalyptica (one of my fav. bands) this morning reminded me what a cello is supposed to sound like when played, which is precicely what I don't sound like when I play. My lessons start again in a week and I haven't played in a month!
I just finished my cello practice. Plugged in (electric cello) amp cranked up to 11 (to remind the neighbors of what they have been missing all summer) I played the Imperial March (Darth Vader) while laughing maniacally.
What? Me, insane? That's perfectly normal behavior. It's cathartic.You should try it sometime. My fingers are sore now.