Interview
How long have you been making music and how did you decide to start?
I've been involved in music since I was 11 years old, first I started playing bass guitar and then I started playing electric guitar.
What song do you remember most vividly from your childhood?
Deep Purple - Burn, I remember listening to it until I passed out.
Who are the artists you've listened to and played the most?
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Gary Moore, Deep Purple, Alice in Chains, BB King, Andy Timmons, Metallica, Megadeth, Pantera, Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Satriani.
Which musical style are you most advanced in?
To my delight, it's not just one. The styles I have delved into the most are Rock, Blues, Funk, Fusion, Heavy Metal, and Groove Metal.
What does music give you?
Music has given me so many things over the years, but the thing that I would say stands out the most is peace of mind and tranquility.
Why did you decide to start teaching music?
Because I think I can be useful with what I do best.
What is the most important thing to learn in music?
As a friend and colleague is fond of saying, "In music you always have to be on time."
What is RockSchool to you?
That's a question I could say a lot about, but I'll be brief - RockSchool is a place where there are no impossible things.
What music is valuable to you?
To me, valuable music is music that has thought and emotion put into it.
What's the most extravagant thing you've listened to lately?
A young Italian guitarist - Matteo Mancusso, he's worth paying attention to.
Do you have a dream related to music?
To help someone make a change in music.
