"I'm a freak, everything has to be totally flat when I play. Ed Will, my jazz teacher, set up everything completely flat, and then you'd tilt your snare drum away from you, so I do that too. So my snare tilts away from me"

In this quote, Travis Barker, a widely known drummer, describes his distinct approach to playing the drums. He describes himself as a "freak" because he has a particular preference for how his drum set is set up. He discusses that his jazz instructor, Ed Will, taught him to have whatever on his drum set entirely flat, except for the snare drum. The snare drum is slanted far from him, which is a strategy he still uses. This may appear unusual to some, but for Barker, it is important for his playing design. This quote showcases Barker's dedication to his craft and his determination to attempt new methods to perfect his drumming abilities.