Influences
Musically, someone can be influenced by different artists and genres of music. The greatest musicians always cite their idols or their musical roots.
I, myself am influenced by multiple genres. I grew up with alternative pop and a little bit of rock; my early teens are spent with pop music and nĂ¼ metal, and I rooted on blues in my beginning stages of guitar playing.
There are a lot of guitar idols that I admire. Eric Clapton, SRV, Jimi Hendrix, and Synyster Gates are some of them.
However, I find myself mostly influenced by John Mayer, a pop blues guitarist and singer. His signature style is truly unique and sophisticated, while also sounding extremely hip at the same time.
John Mayer, circa 2013
I've implemented some of his playing habits and I definitely learned a lot from him. I absolutely love and support his music and I hope that his career continues to be successful in the future.
John's one of my major influences. As a musician, it's a blend of your idols' and your own musical voice that truly makes your style; it is a joy to be in the journey to find it.
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