It's crucial for musicians to have a genuine love for music, as this passion helps them navigate the challenges of a music career. I love the guitar for many reasons, including its tone and the unique qualities that make it special to me.

Listening to music, especially when playing, creates a powerful connection that resonates throughout my body, making it feel like the guitar is my own voice.

My goal is for the guitar to be recognized and appreciated on all stages it deserves, which I believe is a shared goal across generations of guitarists.

When you play the guitar, remember to activate the pleasure centers in your body to receive and produce beauty through music.

I practice on the guitar I will travel with to adapt to its unique sound and feel before performances.

I find that different guitars require subtle adjustments in technique to produce the optimal sound.

The ultimate goal of playing the guitar is to sing a beautiful melody, which is often the most challenging aspect to accomplish, especially when not playing a single line melody.

It's important to remember that string noise is a natural part of playing the guitar, and the goal is to minimize it so the music can shine.

Focus on developing a repertoire for solo guitar while also playing with others to understand how different instruments practice and develop, which can change your mindset as a musician.