That's kind of the nature of being in a progressive band - always trying new things, moving forward. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
If you can't play as good or as fast as me, just give up, sell your guitar on eBay and kill yourself. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Just because something is very technical or heavy doesn't mean that it's not melodic. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Obviously [Black] Sabbath is definitely a huge name and of course deserving with Ozzy coming back. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Although music comes from a very personal place, talent is meant to be shared. — 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… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Dream Theater music, there's a lot of background and context to the songs, as far as the subject matter and the albums… — 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
With all tools at my disposal, I'm 100% into chasing tone and checking out new equipment and "geeking" out during sound check… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I've always said that there's a huge progressive rock, progressive metal audience out there, in the world. — 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
I know we play a part in the story of progressive music, but for us those influences are the real fathers, the… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Early on in my career, I was really into the volume pedal techniques that somebody like Steve Howe or Alex Lifeson would… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
The guitar is a funny instrument because you have bendable strings and distortion - there's a potential for noise. It is more… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Guitarists use downstrokes and upstrokes to play fast patterns, but doubling up on down- or upstrokes might be essential to the sound… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Sometimes I'll hear a certain approach that kinda cathes my ear, like „It's kinda cool what that guy's doing there", or maybe… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
You can approach the guitar like a voice. That's the best way of looking at it. If you are singing, you can't… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Jordan [Ruddes], he learned that way, and that's what he knows how to do. That's how he kind of approaches all music,… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
When we came out, the kind of music that was popular was Nirvana, Soundgarden and Alice In Chains, all that stuff. That… — 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
If you bring somebody into the band you are going to be with them a lot whether it's in the studio, on… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
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
Instead of buying a guitar for $2,000 or $2,500 - I'm not sure how much these are going for - but it's… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I think it's really hard to describe music without alienating somebody. — 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
I have a lot of guitars. Yeah, I'm not like a guitar collector, I don't have all vintage instruments. I don't even… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Chopin was a master of melody, harmony and voice leading - the art of smoothly moving from chord to chord. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
We're not the kind of band who writes an order abundance of songs and picks from them, we usually write for the… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Just because something is melodic or catchy doesn't mean that it doesn't have depth and substance and progressive sensibilities. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Songs like "Spirit Carries On" really gets the audience moved and on the same page. It's challenging and all so much fun… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I used to have these reoccurring dreams that I played guitar, which I thought was so bizarre. It all sort of fit… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
In order to become a well-rounded musician, you have to master the three major aspects of guitar playing: the technical side, the… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
The only thing I had in my mind [when I was 17 ] was that I was going to be a professional… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
When we make those guitars we make tons of prototypes, I have all those. And once a guitar has come out there's… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
I experimented a bunch with Ernie Ball in getting the strings to not flop around too much, but at the same time… — 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
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