I get really excited about collaborating because by the end of the day you have something that you never thought you'd have. I was really happy about writing "Bad News" and a bunch of other stuff on the record that came out so well.

I got to work with [Carlos] Santana, who's been my idol forever. When I was 18, I got up with him in Australia and jammed with him. That was an amazing moment because I got up in front of my hometown crowd.

You have to think outside the box. The world is changing every day, the music industry is so different but I think the more creative you are the better.

It's a guy thing, playing the guitar. Being a female and trying to go to the same auditions as the guys, it's pretty hard.

Just never give up. Try to believe in yourself and don't let negativity wear you down.

I think it is so great when artists use their voice to help other people and it is really great to be a part of the benefit.

At school I had a really hard time being a guitar player. It’s like being a male ballerina in a way. It’s not the norm.