Robert Pattinson writing break-up music

Robert Pattinson is reportedly strumming his pain away.

The 27-year-old British actor has suffered a lot of romantic drama recently.

After breaking up with his long-term girlfriend Kristen Stewart he was rumoured to have sparked up a romance with singer Katy Perry.

Apparently Katy wants to reignite a relationship with her ex-boyfriend John Mayer, leaving Robert out in the cold.

Robert is looking to his guitar to cope with heartache.

"Rob's always had half a mind on his music, but when his film career and relationship with Kristen both took off at the same time, something else had to give," a source told British newspaper The Sun.

"He's really enjoyed picking up his guitar again properly and it has given him something to focus on during the break-up."

Although he loves music Robert isn't looking to establish a career.

He's only playing guitar for fun.

"Everyone's saying that he's really talented, but he's adamant we'll only be seeing him in films for the time being," the insider said.

Robert and former Twilight co-star Kristen split up following the brunette's affair with married director Rupert Sanders.

It is rumoured Katy served as a shoulder to cry on shortly after Robert's relationship with Kristen crumbled.

Now that Katy has her sights on ex-beau John, Robert is out to sea emotionally.

"Rob feels jilted yet again. Since leaving Kristen he's felt so lost and having Katy to lean on was a huge comfort," a source explained to British magazine Star.

"But now she and John are considering reuniting, he feels he can't turn to her anymore. There are few people he can confide in and trust right now, so this has left him pretty deflated."