I'm never trying to preach to anybody with my music, but I'm aware of the universal nature of the human experience and I try to reach out and connect with people in that manner.

The mathematics of rhythm are universal. They don't belong to any particular culture.

For me, rhythm is a type of divine mathematics in a way. No matter where you're from, we can all understand the mathematics of rhythm. I try to apply this mathematical thinking to my playing.

I practice all the scales. Everyone should know lots of scales. Actually, I feel there are only scales. What is a chord, if not the notes of a scale hooked together?

There are two kinds of success. One is musical or artistic and the other is commercial.

The music dictates to me which instrument I use. I'm basically waiting for orders as it were.

When the music arrives in my mind, it gives me the direction and the form at the same time. It's integrated into the music itself.