“Don't get stuck in a rut. If you started yesterday's practice playing ...” — John Petrucci Quote

“Don't get stuck in a rut. If you started yesterday's practice playing arpeggios, start today's with scales. Also, try to make a song out of what you're practicing to help break the tedium.”

“Early on in my career, I was really into the volume pedal techniques that somebody like Steve Howe or Alex Lifeson would use.”

“Rush and guitarist Alex Lifeson are among my biggest influences.”