If you can play live and support yourself, it's one of the few ways you're going to actually get paid in this business these days.
You never know where your influences are going to come from, or where you're going to find your inspiration.
I didn't have bands that I was playing with growing up, so I learned to try to adapt and play these songs that were guitar songs on the piano, and sing them.
Every piece has its own identity which we develop by the rule 'We know no limits.' We follow the inspiration of the moment and don't worry if what we're playing is alternative, progressive or fusion rock.
My dad also plays a little banjo and guitar, my mom plays the mandolin.