I started playing guitar when I was 12, and I started getting into more metal, like Maiden and Metallica... Of course, as I kind of got better and better in the guitar, I was listening to more guitar players, so then I got into, I guess, more of the prog side.
John PetrucciObviously the best way to retain the most profit is to not give any of it away. That's something that you certainly learn through the years.
John PetrucciIt's hard to answer that from my own perspective because when I'm playing I know where it is coming from and the sources.
John PetrucciEven with Dream Theater, we track in a big studio and everything. But when it comes to doing leads, I don't really require a lot of studio to do that. I need a good sounding room and a Pro Tools rig, and some Neve mic-pres, and I'm good.
John Petrucci