If I'm improvising and I'm not doing well it's because I'm not listening very well. Either I'm overly concerned with something or I'm drifting or maybe I'm too stoned but I'm not getting a clear signal.

Technology is a wonderful tool, but also if used incorrectly a horrible tool. We're fascinated by all aspects of it, whatever makes our human lives easier on the planet, but eventually there will have to be some sort of merger. The fascination isn't going to die down.

There are three different modes: playing piano, just me at the microphone, and me at my effects units. And I can mix those up in different ways.

I have that language and that set of skills to step out of the way and make music the priority.

I was in punk rock bands, heavy metal bands, world music bands, jazz groups, any type of music that would take me. I just love music.

I would always write lyrics and songs on the piano.

When in doubt, zoom out.