Perttu Kivilaakso Quotes

I need to keep my classical roots and classical technique because it always kinda easier to play even in a rock group. I of course concentrate little bit more in classical music, while in rock you can be more free improvise, do crazy stuff with the instrument.

Perttu Kivilaakso

• Music
• Rock
• Concentrate
• Classical

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• I need to keep my classical roots and classical technique because it always kinda easier to play even in a rock group. I of course concentrate little bit more in classical music, while in rock you can be more free improvise, do crazy stuff with the instrument.

  

  Perttu Kivilaakso
  • Music
  • Rock
  • Concentrate