If I'm playing a violin thing, for instance, I tend to respond to that sound with the way I finger.

It is not very practical in today’s world when you tour all over the place having a big band.

The most obvious thing you can't do with a guitar synthesizer is to really sound like a guitar.

Of course the playing is important but writing and the establishing of what you are going for is prime too.

I'm just trying to avoid any sort of generic kind of music - I don't want to do generic jazz or fusion.

Ive also just come off a year and a half playing acoustic shows which is fantastic for the hands, and changes your head a little bit.

For me, a great show is when there's a great rapport with the band and the audience, and we're all really into it. The first trick is to bring the audience into the band, break the ice, have a life, and be one, so you can enjoy the next hour and a half together.