Do you own a 12-string guitar?
If so, what is it, and what occasions do you find yourself using it?
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What is your favourite chord and why?
Hoping to find some interesting new and interesting chords here!
Who is your favourite guitar player?
I like Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd, simply because he makes that axe sing. Who is your favourite?
Do you use any external effects for your keys?
Do you find that the key sounds on your instruments are sufficient, or do you find yourself using external effects before plugging into your amp or mixing desk?
Who inspired you most, as a keyboard player?
Was it one particular keyboardist that inspired you to start, or was it more a whole style or genre of music?
Do you play all of your keys parts live or also use a backing track?
I'm sure that this mostly depends on style and composition, but are you purely a "live" player on the stage, or do you also have some keyboard parts recorded on a track?
How did you find your "own" voice?
As a vocalist trying to write my own songs and sign in my own style, I find it difficult to find what my own style is - I always find myself copying other people. How did…
Do you like karaoke?
As a vocalist, do you also like to sing karaoke, or consider it to be a sin, as a "proper" musician?
How important is your drum throne?
I find that the older I get, the more important the comfort and quality of my drum stool. In fact, I now consider it to be essential, and even spend more money on it than…
What size sticks do you use and why?
I use Vic Firth SD2 Bolero signature sticks, because I find them better for being dynamic - they have a small, round tip (good for rolls and ghosting), but a fat body (go…
How did you learn how to drum?
So, when I started drumming, there was none of this YouTube stuff around, so I had to learn by myself and pick up a lot of bad habits along the way. How did you manage to…
Do you use wireless for bass on stage?
I was wondering how the wireless bass systems handle the sound. Does it sound the same as when a regular cable is plugged in?