the part about being yourself as a musician instead of sounding like your heroes really resonated with me. There are so many great players, so many of themwith perfect technique who can play lightning fast solos... but how many can inspire you to feel something transcendental? Being a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan I love John Frusciante's playing. He's not the most technical player but he can make you feel something when he plays. You can get to know a little bit of his soul when you listen to his music. I know so many people who are not musicians who love that man because of the way his music makes them feel. Isn't that the purpose of music? To achieve a transformation in the mind and heart of the listener? AND the musician? Thanks for this post, I'm definitely following you.