It's hard to solo when you're walking around, especially when you're in Michael Jackson's presence. There are easier things in life to do.
Pushing yourself and digging into something new, that's what being a musician is all about.
I was called a freak because I was so engrossed in music.
I'd like to be able to get more girls to play guitar. I think with a girl playing electric guitar, sometimes it's seen a bit like a guy doing ballet. All the people I learned guitar from have been guys. There are some great female players, like Bonnie Raitt and Jennifer Batten, but very few.
Beats are really inspiring. They always make me want to write something over them.
I swear that he is an alien. There is something about his phrasing that is so unpredictable and cool. It makes you wonder where it came from. I wish I could play like that. I listen to Jeff Beck and think, 'Bloody hell!' The way that Jeff Beck and his band play together is just amazing. Yeah, those guys definitely come from another planet.
Music is not a sport - one is not better than the other. You just like what you like and get inspired.
I had a teacher at school who told me to take up the harp.
I love all animals. I'm such an animal lover.
You have to work hard if you want something, and my parents instilled that into me when I was really young.
So many people have gone through the experience of not feeling good enough.
You go with what you 'get,' and I get playing the guitar. It's a challenge because it's not an easy instrument to play. There are so many interesting sounds you can make out of it and so many different elements. I dig it.
One of the first country artists I got to work with was Carrie Underwood at the Grammy Awards.
Girls are supposed to sing. It's the guys' thing to play the guitar. Crossing the line is kind of like trying to be a male ballerina. But if you work long and hard enough, are really passionate about it, people will finally shut up and listen.
Sometimes I want to hear something fun to cook or bake to; other times, I need specific songs to to lift me up.
My dad is a guitar player with huge vinyl record collection. I loved listening to his albums, especially Cream and The Yardbirds.
I've always looked for ways to inspire people, especially young people, to play guitar. When I first saw Fretlight, I immediately connected with the vision. Today's kids expect technology to help them on their journey, and that's exactly what Fretlight does.
I was playing piano at three and started writing songs when I was six or seven, and I've been addicted since then.
My outlook on life is to keep looking up. If you're looking down, you don't see the light. For me, it's all about embracing that and thinking positively.
Who didn't want to dance like Michael Jackson? I know I did.
