For me, that person is Kirk Hammett.
He’s the reason I picked up a guitar in the first place. His tone, his leads, his stage presence—everything about his playing pulled me straight into the world of music. Some people say he’s overrated, but for me he’ll always be the guitarist who lit the spark.
I’ve been playing guitar for about four years now, and the progress I’ve made has shaped more than just my music. It’s had a huge impact on my programming journey too. I truly believe music and programming share a rhythm—creativity, flow, problem-solving, improvisation. They’re separate crafts, but the mindset feels connected. When my music improves, my coding feels sharper. When I hit flow state in code, I hear it in my playing.
So now I’m curious:
Who influenced your journey?
It could be a musician, a programmer, an artist, a teacher, a mentor—anyone whose presence or work pushed you forward and shaped the way you build things today.
I’d love to hear your story. Who was (or still is) your muse, your spark, your guiding influence in your programming or creative path?
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Short answer: MPJ from Fun Fun Function. A longer list found end of my sci-fi short video: youtube.com/watch?v=bQaJraE4s_g
But if I select a Higher One then: Jesus.
Well, that was a good sci-fi short video and I believe spiritually you are on the right track. God continues to blesses you.