I don't ever practice (well, hardly ever) since our cat Lucy won't let me. She likes hearing me play--when I start she climbs on top of the piano to listen. But if I try to practice--go over a passage, for instance, she comes down and sits on the keys.   (It's a good excuse not to do scales too).

I also never practice singing--just sing most of the day except at work. The more you sing, the more comfortable you are doing it. Always looking for good acoustics--the stairwell at work is good, as is of course, the shower. Always trying to learn new songs, especially songs with a chorus, so a group can join in.

Probably should practice something--but what the hell, music is FUN.

Would certainly agree a bit of music theory is worth it. Reading music, circle of fifths, relative minors, normal chord progressions etc. You don't need much.

This sort of thread is indeed what Mudcat is all about--but look who's not here to comment.