When did you start playing? What was your first instrument?
First instrument I played was the piano when I was 7, played for several years but wanted to play the guitar which I finally did when I was 12, got an Ibanez Roadstar II for Christmas that year
What were the first songs you learned?
On guitar I learned the usual - Smoke On The Water, Iron Man, and We're Not Gonna Take It - all just the root notes lmao
Did you take lessons and for how long? What was your teacher like?
I took piano lessons for about 5 years, great teacher and super nice guy - took guitar lessons for about a year and quit due to my instructor who was a jerk
When was your first performance? What gear did you have?
Never performed outside of a few jams in my friend's garage in front of a few people
When did you start or join your first band? What did you play? How long did it last?
I joined a punk band for all of two weeks when I was in 9th grade
How have your gear preferences changed over time? What is your favorite gear now?
I started playing again a little over three years ago, still love the Jacksons and old BC Rich Warlocks I did back when I was a kid, can't stand the low-end stuff BC Rich is putting-out now, though but the US made stuff is great, the custom guitars are amazing but pricey as hell
How much gear do you own? How much have you sold? What are you hoping to own in the future?
At the moment I only have two guitars, a Schecter Blackjack ATX-C1 and a Jackson Soloist. I'm saving-up for a new Jackson Rhoads at the moment and a Mesa or 5150 head
How have your influences and playing style changed over time?
Not really, still a big fan of all my old heroes, still into metal after all of these years
What were your best / worst performances like?
No stage experience to speak of
Have you ever had any studio experience? Where at?
None.
Do you still play? If you don't why did you stop?
Every day, try to get three hours of practice in a day which is hard but I make the time
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