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Everyone has to start somewhere! I certainly didn't sound great when I first started playing, and I remember all my guitar teachers, both good and bad, and what it felt like to struggle with even the simplest of things.

Teaching is just something that has come naturally to me. I didn't set out to be a teacher. I wanted to be a Beatle! But there were only four of them, so the job openings were really limited.

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There is a basic language of music that I think is important for communicating with other musicians - just the kind of terminology that might make it easier to describe your ideas to the other guys in your band.

I'm not a reader myself, so I don't expect anyone else to be.

There's nothing like sitting down and playing music with somebody. It breaks down all the barriers in life.

When I look back at the span that Mr. Big lasted, we had some unbelievable times. But there were grueling times, too.

Being in a band is hard. Even if you like somebody, you start to argue over silly things.

Life's too short, you know? If you find something you love and that other people love, why not do it?

A rock band with vocals is what I always wanted to be a part of; in fact, it feels very natural for me.

The instrumental stuff is a good challenge, and it keeps my fingers athletically tuned, but I'm totally happy to bang away on some chords, sing some harmonies and play some wailing blues solos after the second chorus.

I prefer playing in songs where I have a tempo, groove and harmonic map to hang on to.

Seriously, though, I think the only musical term that's ever put a bee in my bonnet is 'shred.' I tried to peddle the term 'Terrifying Guitar' to the world, but it just didn't stick. Now we've got 'shred.'

Teaching the guitar is a constant source of inspiration. I sometimes think I get more out of the lessons than my students.

Scotty Johnson is a guy who I've worked with on a lot of my tours and albums, and I'm always blown away by his musical knowledge and playing.

Tony MacAlpine not only plays guitar, but is a stunning classical piano player, so he can show how that influence molded his guitar playing.

Sometimes a couple notes are worth a thousand words.

My brain has been programmed to listen to music a certain way because of the Beatles.

I went from wanting to be a Beatle to becoming a ‘widdly-widdly' guitar player.

I turn complaining into music! I'm thinking I might have invented a new style. I call it 'cantankerous rock.'

I lived in Los Angeles for around 20 years. I love the place, but the driving can wear thin.

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