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
Real thick strings - your hands start to get fatigued. As much as you practice, and as much experience as you have,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
In the neighborhood that I grew up in - in New York on Long Island - there were a lot of musicians.… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
When I first started, it was the real basic stuff that was being played on the radio, so I was into Zeppelin,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Growing up on Long Island, I think Billy Joel albums come with your driver's license. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
When I listen to symphonies, or long pieces of music, there are so many different moods and movements, and things that are… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I wanted something different. I'd been using the C+ amps for a long time, and I love them - they're one of… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Where I lived, on Long Island, you had the radio stations that always played Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath and… — 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
![“I wanted something different. I'd been using the C+ amps for a long time, and I love them - they're one of my favorite amps ever. But on this album [Road Kings] I wanted - there were a couple reasons, actually. One is that I wanted a more aggressive sound, some more teeth and hair.” quote by John Petrucci](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a6/john-petrucci-2141_aggressive_i-wanted-something-different-i-d-been-us_3093868.jpg)
