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.

It's such a great feeling being able to play shows for a great cause to help people in need. If we all try to help one another the world will be a much better place.

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.

Sometimes I write from personal experience, but so much depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm in a good mood, I'll write happier songs.

The song could start with a riff that I base the song around. Or a chord progression or a melody I have, I just write a story about it. Lyric-wise, it's cool to have someone else's input too.

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.

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.