In the morning, I know everyone has two things: an empty stomach and a fresh brain. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Everyone has to start somewhere! I certainly didn’t sound great when I first started playing, and I remember all my guitar teachers, both good and bad, and what it felt like to struggle with even the simplest of things. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Teaching is just something that has come naturally to me. I didn’t set out to be a teacher. I wanted to be a Beatle! But there were only four of them, so the job openings were really limited. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
There is a basic language of music that I think is important for communicating with other musicians – just the kind of terminology that might make it easier to describe your ideas to the other guys in your band. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
There’s nothing like sitting down and playing music with somebody. It breaks down all the barriers in life. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
When I look back at the span that Mr. Big lasted, we had some unbelievable times. But there were grueling times, too. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Being in a band is hard. Even if you like somebody, you start to argue over silly things. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Mimi Fox is one of the most exciting contemporary jazz guitarists I’ve heard. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
I especially like the songs Hurry Up and The Curse Of Castle Dragon, and I often include them in my live show. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
It’s so satisfying as a guitar player to play stuff that’s related to the blues. Paul Gilbert Read Quote