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taken a step in the wrong direction in the way that they I’ll have to check them out! If there were one nugget of
treat each other because of social media, anonymity, and wisdom that you could pass on to the next generation
the safety to be a douche bag and get away with it. of guitarists, or musicians in general, what would it be?
Oooh! I have a whole bunch of those!
I read that Google’s vice president has warned that Be on time.
“Digital material including key historical documents Be prepared.
could be lost forever because programs to view them will Be relaxed.
become defunct.” (Vint Cerf). That includes documents Don’t be controlling.
and pictures. Would you expect that to be a blessing or Be open-minded, your way is not the only way.
a curse? Have faith that life will work out as it’s meant to, not as
I think it would be a bad thing. It’s the equivalent of you think it’s supposed to, and however it does end up,
burning a library down. For better or worse, these are it’s how it is supposed to be, and it’s okay.
the signs of our times, and pieces of our lives, pieces of The drummer is the boss. Don’t jump in front of the
history, and things to show who we are right now. It’s not drummers beat. He leads, you follow.
something that should be lost or forgotten. It would be Slow down!
if it disappears. Bass is what gives the phrases meaning.
Let there be space!
You teach as well and work with embassies across the
globe on cross-cultural music programs. As a teacher Very deep! What’s in your getaway bag? As a world
myself, I know why do it. Why do you? traveling renaissance man, hot sauce and everything,
Because it is the most beautiful part of being a musician. what is indispensable to travel with?
The whole part of taking this enjoyment that you receive (laughs) Floss! What else? Your passport. Cash? Socks,
from others, and paying it forward, sharing it, and at least one pair. A bar of soap, because half of these
showing others how to do the same thing, and having hotels don’t have soap.
that spirit grow and expand. Inspiring people and lifting
people and healing people, and everything that comes Hold on! I know EXACTLY what it is!
with teaching. Watching other people rise to wonderful
things.
Have you experienced a moment in which your students
have taught you more than you’ve taught them?
Always. You learn so much from teaching, especially
when you see them grow and do great things. From a
musical example, my favorite band is a band called Thank
You Scientist. Incredible incredible band! The guitar Quest Bars. They are these protein bars that are super
player is a former student of mine. They are incredible low sugar, and they are so good. It’s like eating candy!
and they are on tour right now. These things are DELICIOUS! Those things have saved
my butt when I’ve been stuck on a plane that has not
moved in four hours, waiting to be de-iced for the 97th
time, and they are not feeding you, or letting you pee.
Quest Bars keep you going. Definitely!
treat each other because of social media, anonymity, and wisdom that you could pass on to the next generation
the safety to be a douche bag and get away with it. of guitarists, or musicians in general, what would it be?
Oooh! I have a whole bunch of those!
I read that Google’s vice president has warned that Be on time.
“Digital material including key historical documents Be prepared.
could be lost forever because programs to view them will Be relaxed.
become defunct.” (Vint Cerf). That includes documents Don’t be controlling.
and pictures. Would you expect that to be a blessing or Be open-minded, your way is not the only way.
a curse? Have faith that life will work out as it’s meant to, not as
I think it would be a bad thing. It’s the equivalent of you think it’s supposed to, and however it does end up,
burning a library down. For better or worse, these are it’s how it is supposed to be, and it’s okay.
the signs of our times, and pieces of our lives, pieces of The drummer is the boss. Don’t jump in front of the
history, and things to show who we are right now. It’s not drummers beat. He leads, you follow.
something that should be lost or forgotten. It would be Slow down!
if it disappears. Bass is what gives the phrases meaning.
Let there be space!
You teach as well and work with embassies across the
globe on cross-cultural music programs. As a teacher Very deep! What’s in your getaway bag? As a world
myself, I know why do it. Why do you? traveling renaissance man, hot sauce and everything,
Because it is the most beautiful part of being a musician. what is indispensable to travel with?
The whole part of taking this enjoyment that you receive (laughs) Floss! What else? Your passport. Cash? Socks,
from others, and paying it forward, sharing it, and at least one pair. A bar of soap, because half of these
showing others how to do the same thing, and having hotels don’t have soap.
that spirit grow and expand. Inspiring people and lifting
people and healing people, and everything that comes Hold on! I know EXACTLY what it is!
with teaching. Watching other people rise to wonderful
things.
Have you experienced a moment in which your students
have taught you more than you’ve taught them?
Always. You learn so much from teaching, especially
when you see them grow and do great things. From a
musical example, my favorite band is a band called Thank
You Scientist. Incredible incredible band! The guitar Quest Bars. They are these protein bars that are super
player is a former student of mine. They are incredible low sugar, and they are so good. It’s like eating candy!
and they are on tour right now. These things are DELICIOUS! Those things have saved
my butt when I’ve been stuck on a plane that has not
moved in four hours, waiting to be de-iced for the 97th
time, and they are not feeding you, or letting you pee.
Quest Bars keep you going. Definitely!
