The most important thing is to follow your instinct and get involved with some friends who have similar taste and aspirations and like music as much as you do.

I suppose because I have a good ear, I could pick out harmonies and learn by ear... I still think that you have to have an ear for music to really be able to feel and understand what you're playing. You can learn by watching and listening to other people.

Maybe if I go far enough back into my ancestry, I have African roots or something. I've got no idea

I was very influenced by Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. ...both of whom I had the pleasure of playing with and becoming friends with.

I've written lots of songs on the piano. My mother had a piano and it was the first instrument I played

If you've been playing for a few years...especially in a group context... you'll see if you have the ability ... or the passion to want to carry on. It's something that you have to be dedicated to ...and you've got to love ..no matter what happens.

The most important thing is to follow your instinct and get involved with some friends who have similar taste and aspirations and like music as much as you do.