I've been there myself. I typically find speaking to girls in person to help me because I have a pretty outgoing personality. Live your life exactly how you want too but he sure to go out and do the things you love. If you enjoy playing guitar visit a few guitar stores and play. If you meet someone and just start regular conversation you already have 1 unique thing to talk about and grow the conversation from there.

If I could give any recommendation to you, it'd be to have fun flirting and talking to new people. People enjoy positive energy and confidence. Nothing shows positivity and confidence simultaneously as well as simply having fun. This also releases dopamine into your brain making you relax and feel yourself more. Then when you feel yourself and have fun, you'll more likely have fun with another female (or guy, I don't judge). It's easier said than done, but just start having conversations with random people you see. It'll ease you into regular chit chat without the pressure of "picking up" anybody.