That's what's been missing. I've taken the advice of my jazz pianist friend, and just started to try learning music that I would listen to regardless. He gave me a pep talk that really helped get my head back in it. My teacher had bogged me down in theory a bit, but we've now refocused into more practical playing than worrying about whether I can diagram a suspended minor ninth chord or whatever...
Now you're really gonna have fun! The next step is to find someone to jam with, working on songs, especially if it's for a goal (like a live show) is really gonna motivate you.
"...but the stone that builder refused shall be the head cornerstone. Ain't nothing wrong, ain't nothing right. And still, I sit and lie awake all night...." -Bradley
@AGHisBBS - what's your thoughts on Andy Rourke? Worth emulating at all? I like his bass lines, as he's always right underneath Johnny Marr's strum pattern, perfectly. He and Marr have good chemistry, Examples: