Where Did You Go? | Taking A Break from YouTube | YouTube Burnout

[@OneHandPianoMan]

I’ve done the same, brother. KZbin can be a rabbit hole and so much time goes into it. Just know that I appreciate you and so glad to hear you’re well. Hope you continue to enjoy your time away and look forward to your return soon. Much love, brother. Talk soon 🙏🤗❤️

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Shawn! I SO appreciate you and your friendship!! Yes, I will be doing more videos - probably just not at the same rate.....

[@sabrinagreen3534]

So glad you’re back!!!😀

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you, Sabrina!! Glad to know you're still here with me!! 🎹👍

[@PianoAngelicus]

Hi Ben, so happy to see you and hear what’s been happening. So good that you’ve taken time to reset and spend quality time in your amazing mountains. Sending you and the family lots of love and looking forward to you coming back. We’ve missed you!! Big hugs my friend, Louise 💜

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you SO much, Louise!! I appreciate you and all your support!!! 🎹👍

[@ThePianoPath]

Hey Ben! So good to hear from you again and to get an update! Your place in Idaho looks beautiful!!!! We just spent the month of August up in Glacier - obsessed with the mountains and scenery up there. Hope you've been recharging and doing well!

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Brianne!! So good to hear from YOU too! Yes, we love going to the mountains! You should come out to Idaho and go camping with us!! I still watch ALL your stuff!! You're amazing at reaching the piano!!! 🎹👍

[@FatedRefrain]

Hi Ben! 😃I'm very glad to see you back and doing well. I think most of us here can relate to being drawn into KZbin further than we might have liked or expected. It's very rewarding creating music and making connections but, as with all things, balance is key. I'm so happy you set time aside for yourself to take a breather and just experience life, especially in those gorgeous mountains! Love the new setup (I've only just noticed, but I think I used to own that very same glass desk lol), and I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing some newly inspired work. At your own pace, of course! Take care, Ben 🙏

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you, my friend! I loved reading your very thoughtful comment!! I'll have another video out soon! I'm going back to the mountains tomorrow for a few days!! 👍

[@musicbyasher5680]

Very understandable, it can be super hectic trying to manage a personal plus KZbin schedules, hope you enjoy your break my friend :)

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much for your support, Asher!! I appreciate it!! 👍🎹

[@ColourfulEnergy]

Hi, Ben, glad to see you and know you are doing ok and enjoying your summer. Our community is awesome, I also appreciate people who reached me, I was away and still not really here for a while because of a challenging situation in my life. Kind words uplift our spirit.🙏🧡 It's nice to see you again, great place you have, amazing nature. Enjoy your lovely summertime!

[@BenBennett10]

Hey CE!! Thank you so much for the comment. I hope that things are well for you also and that your challenge is getting better! You are one of those special subscribers here at Music Made Easy!!!!

[@ColourfulEnergy]

@@BenBennett10 🙏💖

[@TheCosmicNote]

Missed you my musical buddy! And I totally understand, doing the same thing over and over (even if you love it the most) can exhaust you. I’ll be taking a break from KZbin too, so I definitely relate to you. It’s so good to know that you’ve taken time to reset! I wish you best of luck for everything. Of course we’ll remember who you are, your work is remarkable! Thanks for the update. Can’t wait to hear your amazing stuff again and watch your live streams. 🤗

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much!!! You know, I'd love to do another collaboration with you. We can plan something that isn't rushed and we can take our time with. What do you think?

[@TheCosmicNote]

Ah I really wish I could my buddy, I really want to but I only have the month of August when I’m free, my college starts in Sept so I’ll stop uploading for 2-3 months then onwards! So maybe after that, but we will collaborate for sure. 🤗

[@BenBennett10]

@@TheCosmicNote ok. You just let me know when it works for you.

[@RemainGratefulCovers]

Still here, watching this and I totally agree. I'm taking things easy too in you tube. I needed a break! Welcome back!👍👍😃😃

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much! Seems like we have this in common that we needed a short break then! Glad that you're still around and connected to me!!

[@MusicMichelleDeGroot]

I totally get that. KZbin is quite difficult. Looking forward for your comeback. Happy summer. Have a nice day ☺️🎶

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Michelle!! Wow! Great to get a comment from you! It's great to hear from you after all this time. Thank you for continuing to be here at Music Made Easy!! I just love the community that we have built here!!

[@JTMMTV]

Glad to see you back Ben, It happened to me as well. I took a long break from YT and only came back 3 months ago and fell in love with it all over again but with a different strategy and view. I worked for/with Ben in the corporate world for awhile and honestly, if you think he seems like a good guy on here, in person he is even better. Genuine guy!

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much! Wow!! That's very kind of you to say!! 👍🎹

[@colinhall9616]

Great to see you Ben, I too have had to take things easy after returning to my home and trying to burn the candle at both ends, it's good to see you Ben but remember you need time for you and you were none stop on KZbin a break is always needed and I'm sure once your ready you will be back, I for one will always follow you, your the one that kept me going throughout the pandemic and being away from my loved ones, good to see you back Ben, keep smiling and take things easy 🎹🎹🙏🥳

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much, Colin! Your words really hit me, and I am so appreciative of your friendship and your concern for me! Yes, we really made some connections during the pandemic with each other and I appreciate that also!!

[@SharonaClarkeOfficial]

Yayyyyyyyyyy! So happy to see you again and glad you feel better after a little break. The studio looks great in blue. Ooh livestreams would be fun. Hope to see you at mine as well (on this channel)! Looking forward to new vids from you. -Sharona 💃✨

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Sharona!! Hi! Nice to hear from you again too!! Yes, I will be getting back into watching more- but I need to make sure I don't lose myself in it again. You do a great job with music and I like to listen to your stuff, so for sure you will see me at your channel soon!!!

[@MUIkeys]

Hi Ben! This video popped up and I'm glad I watched it. I feel the same way too. It does get tiring trying to create content. Glad you took this much deserved break and reset. Enjoy your summer!

[@BenBennett10]

Hi MUI!! I'm so glad that my video popped up in your feed!! Yes, it is easy to feel that way when you begin doing the music for everyone else and you forget about yourself in there somewhere, right? How is YOUR summer going?

[@MUIkeys]

@@BenBennett10 summer is going well! Traveling more and taking it easy :)

[@BenBennett10]

That's awesome!! Where are you traveling to??

[@p1xelgh0st]

Hi Ben. I hope you are well and are resting. I just found your channel and wanted to thank you for the outstanding back catalogue. Anyway just so you know, you have fulfilled a life long ambition for me with your Hill Street Blues tutorials - for which I will be eternally grateful for. Hopefully see you back in time when you are ready. Best regards to you.

[@jimgustafson6281]

Nice to see you again. Looking forward to learning some new songs soon. Always my favorite channel as we like the same music!

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Jim!! Thank you so much!! I am so humbled to know that after 3 months, you're still here for me!! That is so awesome!!

[@leerontaimusic]

I totally can relate with the burnout that you experienced. I have to say that I have experienced that too. Although we love making music content and love interacting with our friends here on this platform, doing it continuously without any break in between for a long period of time can exhaust all the energy and strength within us and this can leave us feeling burnout. It's good to take a well-deserved break for as long as you need to reset, and to recover from your burnout. Come back when you're ready and when you have regained back all the energy and strength, and don't feel pressured to come back so soon if you know you haven't recovered from your burnout. Take care, Ben, and I really hope to watch more of your music content in the future. Have a refreshing break from KZbin!

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Leeron!! Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate your kind words and your complete understanding of the situation. That. means alot to me!! Great to connect with you again!!

[@rosebrunais1314]

Welcome back Ben! I've been right here waiting...checking every week to see when you'd be back. Looking forward to your videos every week again.

[@BenBennett10]

HI Rose!! Awe, that is so awesome that you keep checking in on me! That is so cool!! I will be back doing music here in no time!!

[@MyTransgenderLifeAsMTF]

i’m glad to hear your doing well and sometimes you just need time for yourself and find yourself. God bless you brother.

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that!!

[@MyTransgenderLifeAsMTF]

@@BenBennett10 your very welcome. do you do private lessons online? if so if you come back to youtube i’d like to hire you.

[@BenBennett10]

@@MyTransgenderLifeAsMTF Wow! What a great compliment! I don't do lessons, but if you have specific questions, I'd be happy to help you!! 🎹👍

[@TheEves]

Hi, Ben. Nice to hear how you’ve been. Recharging your batteries is always important.

[@BenBennett10]

Awe! Thank you so much!!! Yes, it IS important, isn't it. And I have seen that you two have been making some great music and playing for lots of people!! Congratulations!!

[@lbennett9412]

So good to see you! I have missed your channel and am so glad to see this video! Glad you've had a break and will be coming back soon! I also love your background song for this video. Good for taking care of yourself for a time. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! :)

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you Laurinda! It seems like we don't communicate as much since I started my little break... I was talking to you here in the comments section more than our texting!

[@kathyshortt353]

Sometimes we all just need a break welcome back Ben and wishing you the best!!!

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Kathy!!! It's wonderful to hear from you and I am so happy to have your support!! How are things going for you?

[@trenthill9709]

Hey buddy, good to see you still playing. Miss working you... Trent

[@BenBennett10]

Dude!!! I miss you too! What are you doing with YOUR music these days?? 🎹👍

[@trenthill9709]

@@BenBennett10 Took a break from band-dome for a while. Using my time at home for other things. It's nice to see you posting on KZbin. You have some skills, my friend... T

[@BenBennett10]

Well, let's stay in touch man!!! You always know where to find me here!!

[@jamesjohnson2337]

phew, Ben I’m glad you’re OK. You might not remember me as I’ve changed my channel name (used to be called learn and make music) But I always appreciate your positive energy and drive. kudos to you for creating a video and communicating with us. I hope it’s educational for the everyday viewer to know how much content creators work. PS Idaho looks beautiful, BTW.. Be well.

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you!!

[@donmacdon]

Nice to hear from you again. It;'s the quality, rather than the quantity, of your videos that I especially appreciate. I'm glad that you are taking the time to rest and do other things. I look forward to your next video, but only when you're ready.

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much, Don!! I appreciate your support and understanding so much!!! Great to have you here at Music Made Easy!!

[@alanclassblokeful]

Hello Ben I always thought you must be putting in a lot of time and effort to make these videos so completely understand. Maybe you don’t need to do one every week. We will still be here! Now I must go back and finish learning Keep on loving you

[@BenBennett10]

Ok! You keep learning and I will keep making videos!!! 🎹🎹👍

[@alanclassblokeful]

Hi Ben Im still here as well. nice to see what you have been up to and good to hear that you are doing good! Must have a look back though your videos for something new to learn. I signed up to Flowkey so have been learning a few songs from that. Learning Hedwigs song from Harry Potter films at the moment

[@BenBennett10]

That's awesome, Alan!!! So happy for you that you're continuing to learn!!! I haven't used Flowkey - - how is it? What do you like about it and what isn't so good?

[@captainraypaul4919]

Howdy brother, im so glad to see everything is ok. weve missed you. Great to see you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BenBennett10]

Captain!!! Wow!! It's SO good to hear from you!!! I was hoping that you didn't unsubscribe during my time away!! It's great to get a comment from you today and hear from you again. How are you and the Mrs. doing?

[@stevekershaw3791]

Welcome back Ben!!

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Steve!! Glad you're still here with me!! 🎹👍

[@derekthomley6809]

Hi Ben,I am still here, nice to see you again ,will look forward to more videos and live streams,good luck my friend.

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Derek!! Wonderful to hear from you again!!! 🎹👍

[@piano-music-for-all]

Hi Ben, as I wrote you before, take the time you need. I really understand your reasons and it's great that you had such a relaxing time 😀! See you, my friend, have a nice day!

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you my friend!! You're support is so awesome!! 👍🎹

[@clellbennett5599]

Hey son welcome back. And I like your new studio! See you next video!

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks! Glad you like how I have it set up now. It's so nice to have everything back in the house again. Much easier to practice! 🎹🎹👍

[@johndominick67]

Hi Ben, you are not Superman (but very close to us!). I am glad you took time off for yourself and your family. This is just KZbin! You come first. Not to say we would be lost without your videos, lol!!!!! I am so glad to find your channel. Any thoughts on Rush's "Subdivisions" ?!

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Jon!! Great to hear from you! Thank you for the kind comment. I'm glad you like my videos and are a super subscriber of my channel!!! Thank you - sincerely!!! I like the song Subdivisions by Rush - but I don't know how to play that one - - I'd have to look into how to play it!

[@wheelsistheman]

I'm still here and I'm not going anywhere.

[@BenBennett10]

That's so awesome!!! 👍. Thank you so much for your support!!! 🎹🎹👍

[@juliebennett1564]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time away!

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks! I didn't even know that you came to my channel here on KZbin? I guess you do stop by once in a while. Thanks!

[@kalynnscompositions]

Burnout is real for sure. Glad you're able to get a break and that things are well Ben. (: See you soon my friend! All the best!

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks so much Kalynn!! I hope that things are well with you as well!! I appreciate your support!!

[@123454107]

Hey Ben-glad to see you are back--hope all is well. I understand the "burn out". Anyway welcome back--BTW did you get a chance to check out "Handbags to Gladrags" by Rod Stewart? CHEERS!!!

[@BenBennett10]

Hey Terry!!! Thank you so much for the welcome back. I'll still work into this kind of slowly.... but at least you'll hear from me more often here than the last 3 months for sure! No, I have not gotten to explore the Handbags to Gladrags yet... I'll get to it soon!

[@reneepianocovers]

Oh Ben rest up my friend, i can relate also like many of us on KZbin. I cant play atm with nerve pain it sucks! take care rest your energy see you soon 👏❤🌹😘

[@BenBennett10]

Hi Renee! OMG - I am so sorry to hear that you're not being able to play right now because of the pain. That is so hard when you WANT to do something and simply CANNOT, right? Thank you for sticking with me here and still being here for me today!!!! It is SO wonderful!!!

[@reneepianocovers]

@@BenBennett10 it sure is I want to play piano and can't I'm getting it sorted so hopefully soon , as for you rest well I'm looking forward to more music from you 😊

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Renee!! Get it sorted out and we will be in touch! 🎹👍

[@leejustme885]

I'm just glad Ur ok . I thought you may just need some time out.👍👍 Thanks Ben.👍

[@leejustme885]

It's warm here in the England.😂 You've just made this day better. 👍

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you!! You are SO kind to me and I really appreciate it!! 👍🎹

[@leejustme885]

@@BenBennett10 I thought you was dead even your sister was looking for you. 😂😂😂 Great to no your well look forward to the next video . Take your time pall the gang will always be here.👍👍

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you so much!!! You're awesome!!! 👍🎹

[@Karen_Baldwin.Composer.Pianist]

🤔I was wondering what had happened to you Ben🙏🎶🌹

[@BenBennett10]

Thanks Karen!! I'm good!! How have YOU been?

[@Karen_Baldwin.Composer.Pianist]

@@BenBennett10 👍

[@kaygardner5522]

Love you

[@BenBennett10]

Thank you!! Love you back!

[@juanantoniobelmonte5530]

A new friend and regards from Málaga in Spain. Pleased to know you and your channel. Do you like Beatles? I d love can play "with a little help from my friends". It was my flag song during the pandemic time. We are in contact.

[@BenBennett10]

Hello Juan! Great to meet you through the Music Made Easy Channel!! Yes, I like the Beatles - but I don't know how to play that song - - I should learn it so I can do a tutorial on it, right? Thanks for Subscribing!!!

[@PianoSpiceRackwithJim]

phew, Ben I’m glad you’re OK. You might not remember me as I’ve changed my channel name (used to be called learn and make music) But I always appreciate your positive energy and drive. kudos to you for creating a video and communicating with us. I hope it’s educational for the everyday viewer to know how much content creators work. PS Idaho looks beautiful, BTW.. Be well.

[@BenBennett10]

Of course I remember you!!! And I appreciate the email that you sent checking in on me too!! I'm glad you liked that I checked in with the Music Made Easy Community. You guys are awesome!!! 👍🎹

[@PianoSpiceRackwithJim]

@@BenBennett10 I’m doing a big overhaul on my channel and then a possible break as well.

[@BenBennett10]

That sounds like a lot of work. But I'm sure it will be worth it when you're done. I will need to check it out!!! A break has been very good for me!! I will start back in slow... I don't want to burn out again....