Most people are fascinated to see someone play an instrument in an inspired way. We are moved by witnessing musical brilliance, and it was this notion that led me to purchase the GuitarTV domain 10 years ago.

I like my voice, but I can't deliver as much as I wish I could.

We have the insight and the tools to identify and bring to fruition the dormant talent that our artists possess. Favored Nations will be branded as the home base for inspired musical talent.

I designed a guitar for Ibanez and then they started manufacturing it - it's called the Jem - it's 26 years old and I still play it. As a kid I liked Les Pauls and Strats, but they had limitations for the kind of playing I wanted to do.

You can never deny the immense talent, rock credibility and iconic historical contribution that Van Halen made.

I'm a big fan of cultural music, and that's how I try to expand my playing, by listening to music that is not conventionally American.

Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive.