I will champion this forever – that the rock and metal scene is absolutely the most inclusive, amazing, supportive community that I’ve ever been a part of. Nita Strauss Read Quote
The biggest challenge was the whole learning curve of being solo artist. I’ve been in bands for so long that being a solo artist was completely new thing. Nita Strauss Read Quote
I was not a super social kid and I didn’t have the easiest time making friends. Nita Strauss Read Quote
But when I started playing in bands, everyone would just have a couple beers at rehearsal, at the shows, or whatever, and alcohol is a great equalizer. It’s a great way to make friends and interact with people. Nita Strauss Read Quote
The important thing to remember is you control you. Nothing else can control you. Nita Strauss Read Quote
But at the end of the day, I’m a girl. I’m from Santa Monica. I’m going to look how I want to look and play how I want to play, and if people don’t like it, then they don’t like it. Nita Strauss Read Quote
If I go on stage and I think I look cool and I think I’m playing well, that’s what it’s all about, I think. Nita Strauss Read Quote
I was always listening to the records that made shredding sound fun – Steve Vai, Satriani, Cacophony, Paul Gilbert. I think that’s what’s missing from modern shred guitar; so many people are playing so many amazing notes, but a lot of it doesn’t really sound all that fun. Nita Strauss Read Quote
The thing that I don’t like is the selfie when people turn their back to the stage. I’m playing my heart out, I put everything that I have into my performance. If someone turns their back to me like a zoo animal… that drives me absolutely bananas. Nita Strauss Read Quote
It’s not odd to be a female in a band anymore. It’s not odd to be a girl carrying a guitar case to a gig. Nita Strauss Read Quote
