COFFEE WITH JOHN PETRUCCI

[@OlaEnglund]

As you might see, I was incredibly nervous for this interview. But John is an absolute legend and made this whole interview one of my favorites so far.

[@hossfox30]

You did an awesome job Ola. And talk about a legend to have on your already great show.

[@grimsteyn2910]

I am very happy for you Ola! You deserve it!

[@mathiaswesterstrom3136]

Bra jobbat!✌️✌️

[@DonTitoification]

Very nice job, Ola!

[@ssofianos]

Amazing interview 🙂 we love you both!

[@ShredmasterScott]

John inviting Ola to teach at guitar universe was the highlight. Great chemistry between these two

[@benburnett8109]

JP needs Ola because Ola has more of a presence on YT and more followers than JP.

[@sloppyprogrammer4373]

@@benburnett8109 And there is nothing wrong with that.

[@Cthulhu_Awaken]

John needs Ola because he has Scandinavian metal genes inside of him. MUHAHAHAHA!

[@Nig6tWalker]

@@benburnett8109 whats?JP is humble guy he dont need Ola,the inv to GU was just a courtesy

[@Strings-jg2to]

That's not coffee they are drinking. That's WAP juice. Cheers!

[@ericwright3646]

notice John sits facing Ola, fully engaged and clearly happy to be there... what a humble, gracious guy.

[@AwesomeCoasters]

Yes. And he must remain bearded.

[@ktsproductionstudio]

All our hearts melted when John invited you to be an instructor❤

[@benburnett8109]

My heart did not melt. This was purely a marketing move. Ola has more followers than JP.

[@e_knees8816]

@@benburnett8109 It's still a huge honor.

[@benburnett8109]

@@e_knees8816 For JP yes it is. Ola has achieved twice as much in half the time as JP. For JP, There could be no bigger platform for him to attach himself to. He IS raping Ola. The sad fact is that Ola has allowed JP to touch him in an inappropriate manner.

[@Reject101Personal]

@@benburnett8109 Wow. You must be dead inside.

[@judas_saves]

@@benburnett8109 Partypooper

[@simonr344]

I've met John Petrucci and he's exactly like he is here, not an ounce of ego. I also met John Myung and his handshake nearly broke my wrist

[@sqlb3rn]

Dudes need to chill out with the hand grip of iron death, like it's just a handshake not a chance to prove your strength and masculinity.

[@coda5934]

@@sqlb3rn He wasn't trying to be masculine, it's just that it's hard for him to control his power. That's why he never speaks, cause he might blow up everyone ears around him

[@Eliphas_Elric]

@@sqlb3rn have you ever seen Myungs forearms? Dude is made of iron.

[@simonr344]

@@coda5934 Funny enough he was actually quite chatty when I spoke to him. It wasn't at a meet and greet, it was backstage on the astonishing tour so I got to hang with them all for about 10 minutes

[@Cestariarts]

Myung's handshake almost broke your wrist? LOL I would expect that from JP

[@kyleoffringa6148]

Not gonna lie, I think I shed a happy tear when JP asked Ola to join the Guitar Universe. He’s gotta still be on cloud 9.

[@Metal_Fishing_420]

Me too, so amazing. I feel like Ola is my bro, even though i've never met him. lol Been following him for so long so i feel so proud of him.

[@eDrumsInANutshell]

That's true! I mean, to be invited by your whole life idol ... woow! As John said: He fits the bill!! He does, yeah!

[@ashandesilvaguitarist]

me too!!!!!!!!!

[@jt624]

I had a hard time clicking the the "thumbs up" button when it was on "333". 😁

[@147pablox]

Why would you lie about that? That was a very emotional moment ♥️

[@RafaelRoschel]

Ola's journey is insane. From an accomplished guitar player to making videos at his own apartment, to renting out an office for a studio to finally being invited in person by the guy who made him take guitar seriously. What an example of a person!!

[@loic9711]

success story

[@Lordcamilli]

Don't forget building a complete guitar brand

[@flprmn9448]

Profound admiration! And it's so cool to see the kid still in him when he speaks in a personal interview like this. The sparkle we all had just becomes visible!

[@allendean9807]

As an instructor, you have so much more than guitar playing to offer. Your ability to promote yourself, brand, merchandise, tour, record, write, is beyond just a touring musician.. I’d love to pick your brain on so many levels Do it Do it Do it

[@kennethc2466]

Marketing and branding is not music, it's salesman tripe, used by bookies, lawyers, and car salesmen. It's not to be praised. Many talentless goons on social media are FAR more successful at it. Promoting yourself is no harder than having more ego than humility. Again, not to be praised. Now praising talent, performance, and originality is what music is for...unless you think Brittney Spears has is far superior to Ola, by your own standards.

[@spungeegoodness1144]

You are a rare guitar player because you can do leads, and you still respect the riff and groove. U deserve a masterclass!!! Not many guitar players that can build their own guitar company too!!!

[@CoolStuffDad]

This exactly! Ola’s online presence in the metal (and non-metal) community has made a strong positive impact, and a class to help promote the ways he’s developed a personal & professional brand would be priceless!

[@allendean9807]

@@kennethc2466 1. It’s called the music business. 2. Every NAMM show has several seminars on music marketing, merchandising, self publishing, etc. and that’s at a show for makers of instruments and stomp boxes… 3. If you’ve ever toured, or even played shows, you understand the importance of marketing, networking, etc. to get info on this from a guy who went from being a guitarist in his apartment to where he’s at now? 4. I’d be willing to guess every one of these camps have musicians asking about how to better their craft as well as their business. Promoting anything takes drive. Takes tenacity. Exactly the same thing it takes to be proficient in ANYTHING. Whether it’s building a house, learning to mix and master, build a wall, plant a garden, paint a picture, or play an instrument. It’s too bad you had to knock my opinion. It just brings into focus the fact that some people get offended at any thought that is not the exact same as their own…

[@kennethc2466]

@@allendean9807 So, Britteny Spears is more talented than Ola, by your own standard of praise. Thanks for clarifying that.

[@gorf101]

To be asked by John Petrucci to be an instructor had to make you swell with pride and I'm proud of you also. Great great job, we'll all hold your beer ... you got this! 🙂

[@nickx1754]

Absolutely!

[@shelbyavant5081]

Just saw that part, I'm crying my eyes out bro.

[@TheSadistNat1on]

his 3 ideas were great too..coffee with ola in morning.. then instruct(youtube, learning songs, being in different bands, about having a guitar company, tone, etc), then jam!!

[@jt624]

Ola, your hard work has paid off. I think alot of YOUR fans are also JP fans. Go for it brother, there's a reason JP asked you to be there. The cosmos have a way of working and bringing the right minds together! Represent the metal brotherhood!

[@skyhorseprice6591]

What an _awesome_ moment that was, when JP himself invited you be a guest instructor, then complimented your creativity and ability on guitar. I have noticed that you are quite humble about your own guitar playing, even when a legend like John Petrucci tells you that you are awesome. So. Ola. I'm gonna give John some backup here. There are _so_ many guitarists coming out today who are playing impossible shit by the time they are 7 years old. You got shredders who shred til they're dead, you got True Djentlemen who chug, chugg, chuggify, and finally.... ....the Highest Level. The One True TriChuggulator Of The Pumped Kind Thump! 👁️👀👁️ You, Ola, are all of these, but you are not limited to them or by them. I listen closely to the 'demo songs!' that you always include with your videos, and what I've realized is that you are a much... .... _much_ better guitarist than you get credit for being. Your tone is always badass, with that _ridiculously_ wide & deep frequency response that few guitarists achieve. Because, of course, I just know that you've spent countless hours trying shit out & dialing everything in, in the constant quest for that _GoongaHeavy_ tone from the gravity well of a supermassive black hole! Your tone is one of the few truly murderous Metal Tones I've heard that retains an almost vintage warmth while remaining absolutely modern and thumpy. Your songwriting is excellent; no matter how brutal the track is that you create, there always seem to be loads of harmonic richness and polyphonic chord movement that adds a multidimensional shimmer to even the thrashiest djentrifications and rupturous raptures of distorturous musical torture. Also, bruhh...you can shred. You don't do it often, but when you do, it's very fluid. So. When John Petrucci compliments your playing, it's because he is hearing these things that set your playing style apart from most other metal guitarists. I'm really glad that JP said those things because more people should be paying attention to you as a guitarist, and as a songwriter. 🤜💥🤛🤟🤟🎸

[@kickshaw6855]

If there were more people like John, the world was a better place

[@svogender]

Spot on ..!! ❤

[@jamesryder9158]

Wow! You got that right, I bet John has wonderful parents

[@Ottophil]

@@jamesryder9158tons of people with bad parents turned out fine. Blaming parents is a cop out for bad people

[@Laihianrambo]

@@Ottophil And the same goes other way around, A lot of scums have come from good parents

[@benburnett8109]

Certainly JP would correct your grammar as his first priority

[@vikingmetaliscool]

I love how John is as engaged in this interview as Ola. Like, both guys are super stoked to hang out together.

[@jfo3000]

John is always so open and chill. It's like he can flow in conversation as easily as flowing music. Seems to be a great guy.

[@DoctorQuerozena]

This is probably the greatest episode in the history of the channel. I am personally very happy for Ola and I cannot imagine how thrilled and honored he was by Petrucci's invitation. Congratulations man, you really deserve it!

[@bernardolavin7941]

John emanes a warm, tender ,kind of childish playful vibe. But you can tell he is very intelligent, methodical, centered, empathetic and solid strong guy. He is truly a great human being and an incredible talented artist. A jewel for our kind. Shout out to you ,mr. Petrucci!

[@FilipFichoBoshevski]

1:30 minutes in, and Ola is already sweating like crazy haha :D So awesome to have John there in person

[@bodyman29]

I love how John Petrucci is so humble and handle a nervous fan so great by calming him with his humbleness.

[@nomijams]

This is the holy grail of all Petrucci interviews on KZbin. Very relevant questions and what makes it unique is a JP fan like the rest of us is conducting it. Bravo, Ola! 👊🏽

[@benoitcousineau2341]

Ola please go to his camp ! I am so happy for you! You are living the dream, and don't let anyone take that away from you. Now you will be able to say that you've met, interviewed, and played with John Petrucci ! Ola, you've changed so many people's lives, but now after this, it's your life that will be foerever changed. Cheers from Montreal Canada.

[@pollitotuve93]

Seeing Ola's face when is invited by John is priceless, is the face when you talk with a Superhero.

[@Schmorgasblab]

"you're the reason progressive metal is as big as it is today"...huge compliment and it's funny how genuine John's reaction is-- he's a freeking legend. It's wild how humble he is. Awesome interview!

[@yuvalargoetti5399]

TBH I almost cried when he offered you to be an instructor in the guitar universe. I follow you since the beginning and I can't believe how much you've progressed! SAY YES!!!!!

[@s4tchowns]

I am not even a Dream Theater fan, but how can you not like John Petrucci?? Class act

[@ajipboy]

this man is a guitar-god yet he is just so down to earth basically. I LOVE JP! ❣❤

[@peevee605]

You don’t have to be nervous, Ola. You and John sounds like old friends having a coffee and talking like you always do when you meet. This is ace.

[@fernandolopes2544]

How not to love JP? A legend and at the same time as human and humble as it can be.

[@bronsonjohnson9019]

For years I refused to listen to dream theatre or just John in general. I realized a few years back, it’s just cuz I was jealous. Once I exorcised the green demon, I love his stuff. Can’t get enough of it. It’s both amazing and scary how projecting insecurities can effect shit.

[@mateushayasaka]

And the way he is sitting showed a real interest in the conversation!

[@DanielVerberne]

JP is absolutely humble. To hear the guy talk so casually about having to be on top of his huge repertoire of solos and creating new solos .... I mean, for us fans out there, the guy is close to a god, a legend, thanks to his incredible catalogue of work. He's definitely one of my heroes.

[@parsivulldyelectric585]

I’m so happy for you, Ola, you really deserve it. Just like some of the comments down below, I actually teared up myself when I watched the way that you looked when John told you what a great player you are. What an honor. It’s not every day that you get told these things from one of your guitar inspirations. You deserve it Ola. Your one of the most sincere, humble and talented guys in the metal world that I know.

[@Brian.Turner873]

I don’t play metal, don’t listen to metal but man how much respect I have for you guys and what y’all do for the guitar community.

[@johncrafton8319]

I took my son to a G3 concert in Minneapolis a few years ago, when it was John, Phil Collen, and Joe Satriani. The entire show was great, which was convenient since it was my son's second concert experience. When John played his new "Happy Song" off Terminal Velocity, my son's ears perked up, his whole demeanor changed, and he really got into it. He went from "this is cool" to "OMG THIS SONG IS AMAZING". Thank you, John. Not only for the awesome music (Falling Into Infinity is still my favorite album of yours), but also for allowing me to witness the moment my son got turned onto rock music.

[@IPGuitars]

One of the coolest things I noticed immediately about this interview: Petrucci is fully engaged in talking directly with Ola. Amazing how much just turning your full attention to who you are talking to says about someone.

[@Oilid]

Ola Englund's channel attracts me more than Netflix etc.

[@mikegallagher2732]

THAT'S the Fucking TRUTH !!!!! 😄🤘

[@Oilid]

@@mikegallagher2732 🤘😉👍

[@marvinzimmermann_]

Petrucci did so much for the scene! He deserves the success with his signature lables and DT so much. Great interview!

[@sb632]

John is genuinely one of the best people. Loves music and his craft. Would love to meet him someday.

[@metalpower18]

Same!

[@jasonjuneau2948]

Man, I even almost teared up when John asked him to be a guest instructor. And even if ola was nervous about teaching guitar he could just do a class on gear. He's a wizard when it comes to that stuff.

[@NickandShan]

I couldn’t be happier for you Ola. That was pure genuine joy when John asked you to come

[@qrotagoras]

I cant imagine someone not loving John... so friendly and open-hearted

[@joe_mox]

I don't know how you hold the tears when JP invited you to be an instructor! What a class act, both of you!

[@JessWoess]

What an honor to be asked that by the man himself! Congrats Ola. Well deserved!!

[@mikemajdmalla1620]

John is the best musician ever walked the earth. I love him from the bottom of my heart.

[@AlexRG8]

Absolutely love John Petrucci 🤘☠️🤘. Holy sh*t balls Petrucci invited Ola to his camp as a instructor... I would have passed out, wake up crying of joy. 😅

[@Exponerad]

I’ve always admired your work ethics and John Petrucci is also one of the reasons why I play guitar. Seeing you get the acknowledgement you deserve by him asking you to be an instructor almost made me cry of pride for your behalf. You are an inspiring and amazing person, and I’m a proud Solar player because of that! As someone already wrote, you got this! You have more to offer than you know! Keep up the good work Buddy! 🤘And great episode too!

[@saulgoodman1390]

What a guy! Such a legend, so humble.. You GOTTA do that that guitar camp, Ola!! DO IT! Don't let John down!

[@CodenameCuervo]

I learned more about Petrucci in this interview than in over 15 years of following his music, though for most it's probably 30 years! This is why we all support Ola because he brings the goods and represents heart and soul too. He used to practice 6 hours a day I think for me this was 5-8 just guitar, now today it's vocals, guitar, and songwriting, but before guys like Vai, Satriani, and Petrucci etc we as a general public had no idea on how to do this or what kind of effort to put in to actually get good results. This interview is great comfort food and congrats on the offer of teaching, I think people will think it's very awesome to just learn the basics about Haunted, SFU, and your solo career songwriting techniques, experiences, etc.

[@mikebaldino333]

I shed a tear of happiness for you when he asked you to teach (you better do it!), can't imagine what that moment felt like, your mind must have been completely blown. Great interview, congrats!

[@psionic6126]

Holy smokes!!! I would have sh*t my pants. I've been to the Dream theater concert in germany this week and i'm still nervous, by just seeing him a few steps in front of me. And it was my fourth time. Man....John is like Jesus to me! John, if you read this: I LOVE YOU MAN! I really do and don't feel bad about it. I stopped countig how often i dreamed about meeting you. The way you play just hits me right in the heart. I'm a fan since the early Majesty days and the one thing that never changed was the way how you connect your soul with the instrument. And i feel every little note. Thank you Mr. Petrucci for everything, even if you don't know me or us. I think i can speak for many when i say: May you live forever!

[@DeanBothaMusic]

John is such a kind and humble person. I have so much respect and admiration for him. What a stand up guy!

[@ThePanchofrasse]

Hej Ola! Jag tar mig friheten att skriva på svenska. Vilken otrolig intervju med en levande legend som John Petrucci är. Intervju var inspirerande och mycket givande. Jag ser fram emot erbjudandet han gav dig att få vara instruktör på hans camp, jag tror personligen att du har mycket att erbjuda

[@nachomagallanico]

Shit man....i'm so pleased seeing John doing so well and winning Grammys and shit, even if I don't listen to their latest music anymore. DT was the pinnacle of musicianship for me during my late teen years, as it was for so many metalhead entering to prog for the first time. And he has the definite best instructional video in the 90's, Rock Disciplie inspired so many players, he even has stretching exercises on it. LEGEND

[@alexanderlantukh6514]

John is an absolutely amazing person. Thank you Ola for the great interview.

[@julessimon7665]

After 30 min later, I realized Petrucci not just incredible musician same time he is successful businessman. Dream Theater concerts and merchs selling great, his guitars selling great, other stuffs are selling great and he is really rich. It's great that he's making good money in a non-mainstream music genre and being satisfied with his art as an artist.

[@DonTitoification]

"because of you, I play guitar" You don't know how I empathise with that sentence

[@riffheart]

The episode we all were waiting for. JP IS A MONSTER GUITAR PLAYER

[@ivsiguitarist]

It was fun watching Ola balance between keeping his composure and totally geeking out. Great job.

[@TheMidgardViking]

Awesome interview. It's great to have someone interview John who is their own idol! You asked questions that no kne else ever asks, but that we've all been wondering about. Thank you to John Petrucci for spending that hour with you. So amazing. And such a great honor for you to join his guitar universe as an instructor. Amazing!

[@alecangelo7443]

Ola and John let's go... While I don't listen to Dream Theatre just a few songs here and there... love his musicianship

[@g3petrucci]

For some reason i started singing The silent man during the interview. The first metal cd i bought back in 2001 was Metropolis pt2. My cousin told me to, I went back home and put it on my portable cd player. I was very nervous, didnt know what to expect. And then... click click "Safe in the light that sourounds me.. free of the fear and the pain.." The journey was on ❤️

[@-jk-2580]

John is a absolute legend. Met him once, really nice guy.

Ola, thank you for sharing this interview. Petrucci has a similar meaning to me as he has to you, he's the reason I decided to pursuit this guitar life. I am so happy for you, for sitting there with John, sharing stories and everything, and then being invited to be an instructor at Guitar Universe. You deserve all the amazing things you have conquered. This is the best Coffee With Ola you've ever did

[@Luke_Lumberjack_Music]

John is the Progfather for all of us ❤️🤘

[@blackcatamps]

🤘

[@naehumiegaming]

John Petrucci is so really KIND. Ola you did a great job there!✨ Congrats!

[@larzblast]

Some say, "Never meet your heroes." Then John Petrucci comes along and blows that theory completely out of orbit. I couldn't be any happier for you, Ola. Yes, I'm a simping drummer but dude, it's so heartwarming to see where your hard work has taken you, and what other adventures and highlights are still to come. Good on you, mate. I'm looking forward to seeing a video blog of your adventures as an instructor at Guitar Universe. Get 'em!

[@pawesawicki3116]

One of the most incredible Guitar player on the world,and one of my Favourite. Thank you John! Your riff's so legendary. Fantastic interview Ola🙂 Thank's !

[@georgeangelakopoulos8884]

Damn, what an honour from John himself!!! Well done Ola! You deserve this! Have fun man!

[@Killerklownsfromouterspace]

It’s actually really cool Ola. You can tell your nervous but you are at your most comfortable that I’ve seen with this interview. He’s your hero so that alone is beyond nerve racking as an interviewer. Hell, I’m nervous for you and I’m just a listener/fan. Thanks again for all you do man. You are an absolute beast! And thanks to John for being an influence to you. Because of that we have Coffee w/ Ola. GREAT interview!!!

[@braveemj]

What an amazing episode Ola, great and fun interview. John is one of the greatest guitar players of all time and also a so down to earth person, the conversation was very interesting, and you can tell the passion for music and sound you both share. Cheers Ola, Keep Rocking!

[@COBA_RU]

Oh... so touching! John remains such a simple and open person despite his great success. I think only a big fan would be able to do such an interview. Ola Thank you for a great job!

[@yumcaxion9993]

Your nervousness at the beginning, John Petrucci being so down to earth, honest and interested in the discussion you were having and just the whole vibe: it's all so genuine, has very few if any of the sometimes awkward trappings of an actual interview and is a pleasure to watch. Huge congratulations on being invited as an instructor! Whether you do it or not, I think you have a lot to offer in that realm not just as a player, but also as someone who has made so many videos testing gear and dialing in tone and explaining the process, which is such a huge part of playing guitar in general. Your videos have helped me a lot in (finally) dialing in a setup and developing tone settings that make me excited to play and I'm sure that's the case for tons of other of your viewers as well.

[@7rav15]

Amazing Ola! You have accomplished so much in your life! Be proud my dude! You made it!

[@ryj44]

Wow! Congratulations, Ola! You’re the man. Petrucci said so! 💪🏻

[@andremouracosta]

For me, JP is the best guitarist ever. Period. Congrats, Ola. You deserved it!

[@MikaelLV]

Monster player. Always admired how precise his playing is. Down to mathematical detail. Petrucci is a guitar god

[@cliffthelightning]

That moment when John asked you to come as an instructor was so genuine and wholesome. I love this channel and community. Very nice, passionate but also decent and respectful people. You deserve it!

[@samnemo215]

Ola. And again. You are THE MAN!!! Thanks for this interview!!!

[@rafaelalonso3199]

What a great interview Ola! And what a nice guy John! You must definitely be teacher on the camp, every guitar player has different talents, and you got different skills than others, you connect to people in so many ways. So happy for you dude, you really deserve all the best! Regards from Spain!

[@metabel]

I feel totally and fairly represented by Ola. This is the interview we've all been waiting for, my guitar hero interviewing our guitar hero. No pun intended, but it was a " Once in a lifetime" experience! So proud of you Ola! Cheers from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@jsmallsawe]

Oh my god, Ola, this was incredible! I echo the sentiments of many others when I say that I was so thrilled for you when John invited you to the camp. You deserve it!

[@CYON4D]

Amazing! This is one those occasions that one would have once in a life time. Or should I say Once In A Live Time :) Awesome to see Petrucci.

[@almirsalgueiro]

My favorite guitar player of all time! Scenes From a Memory changed my musical life. Thank you @JohnPetrucci! Thanks Ola, for this very cool talk! You gained a new follower!

[@Colakaktus]

John is such a nice guy

[@BalashToth]

This is the best coffee with Ola ever. It's like I'm sitting in the room with Ola and Petrucci. Amazing stuff. John is such a cool, down to Earth guy.

[@asolterocruz]

This is the most beautiful interview ever Ola, the moment that JP asked to be an instructor i kinda choked and got a teary eye like a really wholesome moment. We feel really proud of you Ola.

[@ThrashingThruTheSnow]

Wow , incredible how humble John Petrucci is , just how he sits and gives Ola his full attention . Very interesting interview . Good work !!

[@chrislandrum62]

I've met John twice. This is him. Just super nice, open, humble. Great dude.

[@kostaskioles5102]

Ola officialy made it to a whole new level, when Petrucci talked about his camp I was thinking come on Ola could be an instructor there and a minute later, there he goes, Ola seemed high on life after that and as a longtime viewer even I felt extremely happy. This interview is the best thing on KZbin right now.

[@ohkee]

Best interview with the GOAT ever. Thanks Ola and John!

[@lecorsaire2283]

Awesome interview! It’s always a pleasure to hear from John, and you asked him just about everything I would have lol! Congrats on the invite! I had the same reaction when I heard the new recording of Gemini on Terminal Velocity! I loved it ever since I first saw Rock Discipline, and I also had the mp3 of the original back in the day. I was kind out of bummed out that he didn’t record it for Suspended Animation, but the wait was definitely worth it. Loved that you brought up the Petrucci forum too! Along with the Megadeth forum (Total Anarchy!) and Harmony Central, that was my go to message board back in the day.

[@dawgietv]

watching petrucci ask ola to be an instructor was enough to make a grown man cry :)

[@LifeHawkeye]

Favorite parts of this djinterview for me: 1) John inviting Ola to be an instructor at his guitar camp. 2) Ola telling John that he put a poster of him up in the bathroom 😂 I literally LOL’d at that one! Ola I’m sure you won’t read this but if you do, you deserve to be an instructor at John’s camp and it’s not just because of the huge brand you’ve created in the metal community. You legitimately have excellent tone and feel to your playing so you are a more than capable instructor. I know you have never considered yourself a lead player but you definitely are no slouch my friend. Plus, you’ve got one of the coolest dogs in the world. I’m probably going to buy one of your lefty model Solar guitars and get the same type of dog as you….so yeah you’ve really been influencing me a lot lately my friend. Loved the djinterview Ola!

[@blackcatamps]

🤘🤘🤘

[@aquaescapeartist4915]

Som megafan av Petrucci är det här så jävla mäktigt. Kändes som din karriär nådde ytterligare en milstolpe med den här intervjun. Stort grattis till inbjudan till JP Camp ⛺️

[@RyvenProductions]

I have so much respect for these two men. What a fantastic interview.

[@flotzilla1126]

What a down to earth guy John is! Amazing interview! Don't sell yourself short Ola. You deserve the invite he gave you!

[@thesolitarytroubadour9894]

One of the best JP interviews! JP had such a similar impact on so many of us and seeing that mirrored in you really brought out that personal aspect! Now, go join the universe!

[@amalgam5107]

So glad that Mr Petrucci is such a nice a genuine guy. He has been a hero of mine since I was a teenager.

[@pawadventures5544]

I have been a big Dream Theater fan since the 1992 "Images and Words" album. Great interview. 👍🏻

[@alexponomarenko7800]

I think Ola & John are such wholesome dudes. Love them both.

[@MichaelAE]

The old Petrucci forum days were special! There was so much knowledge floating around back then. Misha Mansoor, Marshall Harrison, Tom Quayle... Honestly, I've probably forgotten more names that were on there than I remember. There was an amazing Canadian guitarist on there as well, and I can't recall his name but I have his albums on an old computer. I miss those days.

[@Cloudburzt]

Chris Feener, I suspect it would have been. Definitely worth checking more of his stuff out from after those years. I think Rick Graham was on there as well. Martin Miller, Quayle, Harrison, Mansoor, Andy Wood, Andy James, Chris Brooks, Carl Roa. Good times!

[@joedamore7653]

Great job Ola! Two legends having an awesome conversation. You’re both humble and extremely talented in your own ways. Glad to see the mutual respect and admiration. John is absolutely a guitar god!

[@thebassgum]

Best episode so far imho - i teared up and im a bass player! Good Job Ola! I Love JP as well

[@panagiotiskaroutas6859]

Amazing 🎸 player one of the Greatest! awesome interview!

[@desfarr]

Great episode! It’d be cool to see Mark Tremonti featured on Coffee With Ola in the future.

[@MonkeyDolphin]

Agreed. Like Petrucci, Tremonti has always struck me as a humble student of the guitar, despite all his success. I admire that.

[@keithbeef]

That would be awesome to watch

[@matt1er912]

John is just the best I can’t say anything more I never had an actual favorite guitarist but John is it for me pure class amazing feel , technical ability and just being a wonderful writer and human . Never cocky never to much just perfect In my opinion

[@swedeinla]

Great video. Love John Petrucci. I personally never write a solo, I practice improv, then I perform in real time. Granted i'm not a famous artist like John , and some sections will always be a MUST want to hear from the audience. I come from a jazz background, so there is that too...hahaha. Excellent interview.