I liked the fact that I was forced to get inside of my emotions and to really try to figure out a lot of what I was going through.

That is what intrigues me; songwriting and song structure and expression.

I prefer to think of myself as a musician who is still learning and trying to do something every time out.

I can't remember the first song I learned to play on bass, but the first song I learned to play on guitar was 'For Your Love' by the Yardbirds. That kind of was the beginning for me. I thought it was a great song and I loved the open chord progression at the beginning of that song.

I feel a little uncomfortable about endorsements.

I am moved more by melodies, song structure, and evocative textures.

For me, how I feel about what I wrote down turns into a song.