I just watched the dueling banjos wow that was so cool. If you played with a niece who went off to play with the Phoenix Symphony then you are pretty dang good yourself.
I really do love musically talented people especially one who would play naked for me. LOL That would be something else.
It does take total dedication to play at the symphony level and not everyone has that dedication. There's a difference between having the dedication and having the talent. You have the talent just not the motivation.
I know where you're coming from. It would have consumed your life had you gone all the way with music.