I have to say that our fans have been absolutely wonderful all across the world. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
The cool thing about our fans is that they're not just passive concert goers. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
As far as bands doing that in a way where they think they're going to fight the government, the only people they're… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
There's successes you have in your career. For me, for example, as a guitar player, as somebody in a band putting out… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I'm grateful that as part of the Ernie Ball family, I'm able to connect with my fans in such a meaningful way… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I'm realizing this more and more that it's one thing to get involved with your own political beliefs and stand behind you… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
When we tour in America, the shows are great, and the fans are just as passionate and excited as anywhere else in… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
For a band like us, one that you don't necessarily hear on the radio, it's our fans that keep us alive and… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
It's probably no coincidence with the internet and social media and the word being able to spread beyond the radio, where fans… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
You know, as kids were weren't jazz musicians or anything. But, the circle of friends and the neighborhood I lived in, we… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
A lot of people around the world were, like, very frustrated, you know "Why don't you just release the name? Why is… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I think it's a good way to sort of build your career and even when I was a young kid, I did… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
If you practice in a focused, concentrated manner and make efficient use of your time, you will progress a lot faster than if you… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
In my touring rig, there's a pedal drawer, where I'm able to switch pedals in and out, going into the front of the amp. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Before Dream Theater took off I used to teach a lot, and one of the things my students often asked me was how to… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I listen to somebody like Shawn Lane, and unfortunately he is no longer with us, but I hear him playing and I am like,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Definitely an important aspect of my playing is keeping my hands in sync. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
By adding open strings to even the simplest chords, you can create voicings that sound sophisticated, but are really easy (and fun) to play.… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Sometimes just allowing yourself to noodle without any structure will enable you to stumble upon great new ideas, culminating in creating your own distinct… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Songs come alive every night and can be a new experience for someone. You might have someone in the audience who has never seen… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I'm from the school of putting a lot of hours of practice into playing. But at the same time you have to write original… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I have to say that our fans have been absolutely wonderful all across the world. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I really rely a lot more on memory. I'm definitely not as good of a sight reader. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
