I’ve certainly enjoyed doing clinic tours for larger audiences, but the most valuable teaching experience has been the hundreds of lessons that I’ve given where I can hear the students play. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Tony MacAlpine not only plays guitar, but is a stunning classical piano player, so he can show how that influence molded his guitar playing. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Music and guitar are my favorite things, so it’s fun to get together with other people who share the passion and talk about the details. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
When it comes to songwriting, I grew up in the Seventies listening to AM radio. So I’ve all these pop songs running through my head from Paul McCartney and Elton John, and a lot of stuff that was written on piano. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
I waited until the end of the ‘Behold Electric Guitar’ recording sessions to record ‘A Herd of Turtles,’ as I knew the unusual arrangement might raise some eyebrows. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
Before I even became a guitar player, I wanted to be a Beatle. That was my first dream as a musician, was to be like a Beatle. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
That’s the nice thing about being in Mr. Big, is I’m not only the guitar player. I’m the background singer, and so I get to do both of those things. Sometimes we even switch instruments and I get to be the drummer. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
I’m Not Afraid of the Police’ is the first song I wrote and recorded since moving back to Los Angeles. It’s a loud-pop, crazy-guitar, big-harmony song with all the police sirens created by guitars and ADA flangers. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
On a more serious note, my challenges with hearing loss are certainly an interesting journey. The surprising upside is that my difficulties in hearing have motivated me to know my guitar fretboard better. My playing has become much more melodic and intentional as a result. Paul Gilbert Read Quote
