Hi Joe,
I’m in sunny California as well. I just want to play for my Lord in my quiet times and if He wants to use me for more that’s up to Him. I’m very busy but I have the desire to play. I’m doing what Jonathan has said in the beginning, just 15 minutes a day at the very least. Low and behold it does make a difference to be consistent, even if it is just 15 minutes. I find some days I end up practicing longer or I miss a day or two. Each day I see the progress. If I had to practice an hour a day I would get discouraged.
Be encouraged!