My dad was my first influence. He played classical guitar and my uncle Ron played the blues.
I spend time editing and massaging each note. Then I start layering with different instruments, adding harmonies, counterpoint, and whatever the song calls for. Then I arrange it into a whole piece, and decide where I need to add live musicians. It takes a lot of time, but it is very satisfying once it is complete.
You know, some people think since I can't move I am a vegetable. Wrong. Just picture yourself as you are, just always sitting down and if you need something a hot babe takes care of you. I am exaggerating a little, but this is how I see it.
I think mostly music just felt good because my parents gave me a real good childhood so I was rarely sad.
I think music comes out of silence... and I have a lot of silent time, without a pesky guitar interrupting my thoughts.
Age doesn't affect me. With ALS, I am just stoked to have another year.
