The Majesty guitar symbolizes the very reason why I am so proud to be a Music Man artist. I had the idea… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Usually we're all comfortable playing the songs, but during the song there might be one part where you're like „oh, this part's… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I wanted to go to Berklee College of Music because that's where Steve Vai went - I was total tunnel vision. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
You might pick up some influences from another type of music that you wouldn't normally think of, but, you know, maybe as… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
We're a band that really... It's important to us to write music and put it out there and to work together. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I do remember one of the first great experiences of going to Europe was playing in Rome hearing the people sing our… — 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
I've always employed a melodic style with my leads, placing strong emphasis on infusing romantic sensibilities into what I'm trying to say.… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Before you start a practicing regimen, you have to be aware that the study of music is a lifelong process-it's a discipline.… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I've been fortunate to work with companies that I endorse because I love their gear. Whether Music Man, Dunlop, or DiMarizo to… — 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've listened to musicians who say that using a metronone makes you robotic, that it decreases your 'feel.' That's ridiculous. Either you… — 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
You might be able to get a certain sound, and in the studio you certainly look at things under a microscope a… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
We love what we do. We're passionate about making music and as composers; that's just who we are. — 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
