Started getting involved in music at age 6. Originally influenced by my Grandfather and his love of music. Started with classical piano studies and then later percussion/drums in middle school. Self taught guitarist. Studied music theory/composition and percussion at the Univ. of South Alabama.

KISS. Can't remember how long ago or what year.lol.

Nocturne Guitars UK signature guitars NCKD models I, II & III. DiMarzio pickups, cables, and straps. DR Black Beauties strings. Morley Wahs & Volume pedals. Peavey amplifiers. DigiDesigns Eleven Rack. Suhr pedals. Digitech Whammy and Harmony Man. MXR. Morpheus Droptune. Dunlop Ultex Sharp picks. Charvel, Ibanez, PRS, G&L, etc

To network and exchange with fellows musicians from all over and to help expose my music to more people.

My Grandfather first, then Hendrix, and then basically everyone and anyone I've every heard.. way too numerous to name as far as influences.. I try to learn from everyone and everything.. but some faves include Guthrie Govan, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Richie Kotzen, Prince, EVH, The Three Kings (B.B., Albert and Freddie)..Gary Moore, John Sykes, john Petrucci, Yngwie, Hank Williams, Waylon Jennings, Greg Howe, Rick James, and on and on..

I do clinics and promote my 2 NGW/Alfred/Warner Bros. insturctional books,; "Intelli-Shred" and "Arpeggio Madness". I'm also currently recording a new solo project which will be mostly instrumental, EXTREMELY varied in style/influence and 100% unfiltered ME! SCARY! lol.
I play at Cascade Hills in Columbus, Georgia and do sessions and teach full time as well both here privately in Columbus and via Skype/webcam.
I'm currently endorsing Nocturne, DiMarzio and Morley and can be found on their websites.
My books are available worldwide online via Amazon, Barnes & Nobles, Books-A-Million, Sam Ash Music, etc. You can also find me and my music at FaceBook, YouTube, etc.

The largest would probably be around 30-35,000 and the smallest would be for my wife and kids.

I'd rather bring one good guitar and an endless supply of picks and strings.. the songs for the album would be cataloged in my memories and I could create new ones too..