One of the things that benefited me that anyone can learn is classical technique. That shows the orchestra that exists within the instrument.

I give NFL quarterbacks a lot of leeway for a couple of years.

No one can keep their word. Everyone's in hurry and jumping to the next opportunity. There's something missing.

I'd rather work with guys that have time to live with you, and let it gel.

When was about 16 or 17, I was living in Beaumont, Texas and Carlos Montoya came to Lamar College. I went to see him and I didn't know what flamenco was. But when I saw him play, I was blown away that one man on one instrument could make all that sound. I'd learned a lot, but that made a big impact. I had intuition for it. In about three years I learned most of what I know now.

In medieval times, artists had patrons that supported them and this is a similar thing, ... We're basically saying, 'Wouldn't you like to be a part of this'

My playing style is very eccentric and mostly self taught.