Artist Interview

How did you get started into all of this?

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"Like most kids, I took a few piano lessons and managed to squeak out a few notes on the trumpet in grade 7 band class, but after getting hold of a guitar I've never looked back. I love guitar. I shush my family and friends when I know a guitar solo is coming."

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When did you start playing guitar?

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"I had a friend in high school who got me playing guitar when I was in grade nine. My parents got me an acoustic guitar not too long after. I didn't pick up an electric guitar for the first 7 years of playing. I was obsessed with acoustic finger style stuff, like Don Ross and Andy McKee. I barely knew what they were up to, but loved that sort of playing. So that kept me busy."

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"Now I'm into instrumental electric stuff. Plini is a hero of mine. I love that sound. Jakub Zytecki is great. There's lots of people there that inspire me."

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Why do you love instrumental music?

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"I don't mind vocals, but that stuff is everywhere. Those songs will find you. You have to go searching for instrumental stuff."  

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"I also think instrumental music is the listener in the conversation. Too many people are trying to have a voice and say something, and I think a few more people should listen."

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"Instrumental music gives me space to think."

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