Hi Jeff,
The main thing to remember is everyone on this website that i have come across are decent folks.
My playing hasn’t changed much since recording 10 years ago, the only difference is i’ve got better recording microphones and software that can tinker with the final sound.
The thing i found with playing guitar chords, is i could sit in the garden and strum away for an hour and it was very relaxing and therapeutic, unfortunately i don’t get with the saxophone – unless i play a backing track and doodling along to.
Playing sheet music tends to remove the fun out of playing, which is why i find learning to play a tune by heart and not using a sheet gives me more freedom to play.