Using open strings is a great way to add texture and atmosphere to any chord progression. — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Music is a communication. It's a two-way street. You need people to play to in order to make that connection complete. That's… — John Petrucci Copy Share Image
Obviously the best way to retain the most profit is to not give any of it away. That's something that you certainly… — 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
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
One very important side of my playing lies in rhythm; I have a very percussive style. It's one I've developed with Dream… — 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
The best way to learn sweep picking is to first isolate the right- and left-hand techniques, master them separately and then coordinate… — 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
First and foremost, with everybody we wanted to see if they can pull off the songs, play them correctly, and that they… — 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
I'm a member of the Recording Academy and I see the way it works and even with the whole voting process it's… — 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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