I got my first guitar (Squier Strat) when I was 9 years old, now I play with my Schecters at age 22. I have been only consistently playing for a few years, so I definitely don't sound like someone who's had a guitar since they were 9 years old. Outside of music I am a mechanic, I work on cars. I aspire to one day be able to write music, and perform as a guitarist and vocalist. Of course one of my main influences, if not my biggest, is Avenged Sevenfold, along with artists like Metallica, GNR, AC/DC, Linkin Park, Ghost, and Slipknot to name a few.