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"Satisfaction is addictive": watch Steve Vai's tell-all documentary
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
Steve Vai – His First 30 Years is available on YouTube now, and charts the rise of one of guitar's greatest players, from learning with Satriani, to Zappa, David Lee Roth and beyond
Take a tour through Steve Vai’s career-defining guitars followed by an in-depth gear interview with the man himself
By Rod Brakes published
Video Guitar techs Doug and Thomas introduce the world to the Vai six-string family – starring Evo, Flo, Flo III, Bo, Envy and more
Steve Vai: “Joe Satriani has an ear like none other. When I was a kid he would say, ‘No, don’t vibrate it out of tune. You’ll sound like an idiot!’”
By Jonathan Horsley published
The maestro of instrumental guitar discusses new album Inviolate, the relentless pursuit of new techniques and sounds, and the enduring inspiration of his friend Joe Satriani
Our 21 favourite guitar videos of 2021
By Rob Laing published
From outrageously good live performances to tonesome demos and essential player interviews
Watch Steve Vai tell the funny story of when he was taught guitar by a child
By Rob Laing published
"The kids were freaking out!"
Steve Vai recalls his intense auditions for Frank Zappa and credits him for introducing him to tapping
By Jonathan Horsley published
“Frank built music by any means necessary“ said Vai, who says Inca Roads was the first time he ever heard tapping on the guitar
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