Steve Vai “Alien Guitar Secrets: EP5 - Ear Training"

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  • Опубліковано 20 кві 2020
  • Episode 5 of "Alien Guitar Secrets" - My weekly Facebook Live Stream every Tuesday at 12 Noon Pacific on / stevevai
    Watch all of the previous episodes here on my UA-cam channel, and tune in to Facebook every Tuesday for new episodes! Leave your questions below, and I will answer a few each week.
    Links for things referenced in this video:
    Rick Beato: rickbeato.com
    Jacob Collier: www.jacobcollier.com
    #SteveVai #AlienGuitarSecrets #EarTraining

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  • @gonzalopelletan4928
    @gonzalopelletan4928 4 роки тому +76

    Let's take a moment to appreciate that we are having a two-hour talk by Steve Vai himself, giving advice on music and life, completely free

  • @jakemixd
    @jakemixd 4 роки тому +44

    “We started when shredding was a thing? No we didn’t. We created it!” - Steve (the living legend) Vai. ❤️

  • @suhailgulati5682
    @suhailgulati5682 4 роки тому +146

    As much as I like his music, I'm a fan of his philosophy on life too. Being a nice and content human being is more important

  •  4 роки тому +219

    Why in the world, you dislike one of the best guitarists in the world? He’s giving free guitar lesson. It’s blessing from master. Even his ideas, and description is a blessing.
    Thank you Steive Vai

    • @Shylock_82licks
      @Shylock_82licks 3 роки тому +3

      Agreeed totally....bastards they are

    • @punishinggaming9566
      @punishinggaming9566 3 роки тому

      Agreed, its a shame how many over rated guitarist list he's on literally the reason I started playing the guitar, Vai is the shit.

    • @eduardolong9084
      @eduardolong9084 3 роки тому +2

      Some people don't like even of thenself...

    • @brabiz67
      @brabiz67 3 роки тому +1

      Idk. Not everybody likes Steve Vai? Totally fine and normal to have an opinion

    • @bkmeahan
      @bkmeahan 3 роки тому

      because I dislike the fact that there aren't enough hours in the day to get close to what he can do without even thinking about it.

  • @donald-parker
    @donald-parker 4 роки тому +686

    It is vital to train your ears .... because every tab you find on the internet is wrong.

    • @Psychicbluefire
      @Psychicbluefire 4 роки тому +22

      my ears arent the best, but i can easily see the difference in how wrong some tabs are

    • @themusicgaragetmg2330
      @themusicgaragetmg2330 4 роки тому +4

      Lol! yeah! I know right, it was hard on my teen self! I hated those dick heads! don't know why sell crap... haiz... thank goodness I learnt not to rely on them as much, but I have to admit, I'm a bit of an "extremist" and not the convention, hope you found your way around your hurdles too!

    • @AleexSolanoo
      @AleexSolanoo 4 роки тому +10

      @@jesseclaborn749 songsterr is a really good one too

    • @lucindairis8085
      @lucindairis8085 4 роки тому

      Donald Parker is that what is going on? Everything makes sense

    • @bestboy897
      @bestboy897 4 роки тому +1

      True

  • @jonathandoda8762
    @jonathandoda8762 4 роки тому +9

    This is just a beautiful act of kindness and generosity.
    He's basically open sourcing all of his knowledge and insight. This is one of those rare videos where the techniques aren't the highlight. The meat and potatoes are the little tidbits that give insight into how he thinks about music and the instrument.
    Thank you, Steve.

  • @alaryas
    @alaryas 4 роки тому +17

    For a while, listening to him sing the notes and play them in real-time, I transcended into another dimension.

  • @hashysh13
    @hashysh13 4 роки тому +12

    I think Steve was being very polite to the guy who was complaining about having to play BS gigs to get by.....I would've said he should be grateful that he's not asking "Do you want fries with that?" to get by instead of playing guitar. I've been playing for ages and am always very happy to get a paying gig playing instead of some other crap job that is miserable in countless ways. Thanks to Mr. Vai for putting these videos up, I always enjoy hearing/watching him play as well as listening to his stories and advice for us non virtuoso types. Cheers to him and hopefully he'll keep these coming as they're absolute gold. \m/

  • @sebastianmueller8378
    @sebastianmueller8378 4 роки тому +33

    1:12:15 Steve Vai - Thank you so much for your answer!!! Although it wasnt my question, I can totally relate to the person who was asking it and I have been through a lot of these negative feelings towards being a professional musician. The answer you are giving here, from my experience, totally hits the spot and it almost drove me to tears.
    Thank you again, for sharing this wisdom (in a video about ear training).

  • @surfsunsand
    @surfsunsand 4 роки тому +24

    THIS IS THE MOST INCREDIBLE MUSIC/GUITAR EXPERIENCE. Someone with Steve's level of success to take the time and show you all this. Steve Vai is the real deal. Thanks for being a real gentleman. You are really a real nice guy. You are to Guitar was Sammy Hagar is to Tequila.

  • @mixodorians12
    @mixodorians12 4 роки тому +7

    I love how he answered that question to that jazz musician of 25 years. It was beautiful, patient, respectful and kind.

  • @cymnet
    @cymnet 3 роки тому +6

    I love the two screensavers moving completely synchroniously in the corner

  • @ttttot
    @ttttot 4 роки тому +260

    27:05 - 28:22 . Vai revealed the ultimate secret to playing guitar

    • @brundleface
      @brundleface 4 роки тому +4

      ahahahahahahahaha!

    • @porscheman998
      @porscheman998 3 роки тому +20

      He could have revealed a cure for cancer.
      I guess we'll never know. . .

    • @ruenzio
      @ruenzio 3 роки тому

      OMG

    • @TheGARCK
      @TheGARCK 3 роки тому +4

      I can lip read YESSS

    • @primalguitar432
      @primalguitar432 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂

  • @wild291
    @wild291 4 роки тому +69

    Whatever some may say,the Net is a great thing after all.
    When i was a teenarger in the 80's i never dreamed i would have one day Steve Vai or any other great "Guitar Hero" giving me music lessons.

    • @brandonc2859
      @brandonc2859 4 роки тому +1

      In 30 years you have never seen guitar world?

    • @BWater-yq3jx
      @BWater-yq3jx 4 роки тому

      I did, but those VHS Hot Licks tapes were damned expensive!

    • @Zero_Ego
      @Zero_Ego 4 роки тому +2

      Whole heatedly agree, I mean imagine even trying to get Steve Vai for a lesson? How much does he charge for a private lesson. haha (That's his secret) :) Again, it's seems to be the musician mentality to share. Musicians share all the time, we grow up with a "share" mind set. What other profession can boast such beautiful gift? If find few. Thanks Steve

    • @rinosenese1767
      @rinosenese1767 4 роки тому

      That s It!

    • @iamdansimons
      @iamdansimons 3 роки тому

      Just messaged a mate saying exactly this! Little Dan of 1990 would blow his mind at the thought of this.
      Steve Vai taught me guitars can talk.

  • @rcsproject627
    @rcsproject627 4 роки тому +18

    "Who else is hypnotized by Steve's incredible playing?" Thanks for sharing Steve. Cheers!!!

  • @duckfootjohnson8927
    @duckfootjohnson8927 4 роки тому +12

    Great lesson. The most valuable part was your answer to the question about his attitude. Important for every human not just guitar players. Beautiful that you took the time and answered that guy with such compassion and empathy. Truth with no bullshit. Brought tears to my eyes. I can be guilty of a bad attitude myself sometimes. Thank you Steve.

  • @exn641US
    @exn641US 4 роки тому +79

    I'm not a musician. I'm just a huge fan. These live streams are the best thing ever.

    • @raymondortizrivera4368
      @raymondortizrivera4368 3 роки тому

      I used to play but im still a fan and a super gear nut still.
      Ive been getting the bug of playing again watching all these vids. I never got to shredding level but i had tons of fun in my early 20s, im 39 now. Never really jammed the same since though.

  • @ocipalla
    @ocipalla 4 роки тому +122

    The most generous guitarist eveeeeeeeeer, in the time like this give us a free lessons, sharing knowledge and........performance......:)
    next episode i'm hoping to watch Tender surrender or For the love of God or Liberty or my fave off course THE BLOOD & TEARS...Thanks Steve

    • @phenixreturns
      @phenixreturns 4 роки тому

      my ear works without any tab
      a good exercice
      ua-cam.com/video/d1X29Ja5MCU/v-deo.html

  • @justenjoyinglife12
    @justenjoyinglife12 3 роки тому +3

    I learnt today that you are not just a great musician and guitar player but also a very humble and a very wise man! Love you Steve! Please continue with these sessions!

  • @TheFlagnard2
    @TheFlagnard2 4 роки тому +46

    Steve Vai: Does literal sorcery.
    Also Steve Vai: "I chose an easy one to play for ya."
    Me: o-0

  • @DavinzzieMusic
    @DavinzzieMusic 4 роки тому +7

    Steve, you have been a great inspiration for almost all my life, but that you are also the most nice, humble and sweet person there is is a great gift. Namaste.

  • @JamesAGuitar
    @JamesAGuitar 4 роки тому +17

    Steve, man I'm really touched by how you responded to some of the questions that others might have just dismissed. You're really an amazing person. Love the mental game talk. Keep it up! This is so deep. Off to train my ear some more... :). Thank you!

  • @DavidGoodland
    @DavidGoodland 4 роки тому +5

    These regular uploads MUST not stop when quarentine ends please!!!. Love it Steve, thank you.

  • @oscarsantos3739
    @oscarsantos3739 4 роки тому +6

    A million thanks. Having Steve Vai teaching me how to train my ears is just invaluable. So generous. So insightful. And so funny. The only snag is that he makes It look easy.

  • @adamfstewart81
    @adamfstewart81 4 роки тому +6

    Raise your hand if you're just learning what a humorous, kind, humble, generous soul Mr. Vai is. Legend!

  • @MrSk8guyJr
    @MrSk8guyJr 4 роки тому +3

    You and Devin Townsend have somehow reignited my passion for guitar. I can't thank the two of you enough for this. This pandemic has really taken a toll on my studies and mental health, as many others probably feel too. After almost a decade I finally wanted to pick up my guitar again and relearn everything, even the things I though I knew. You are an inspiration!

  • @Bangkokguitar
    @Bangkokguitar 4 роки тому +2

    Such a humbling individual, who is so poetic at explaining many musical complexities is such simplistic and enjoyable ways. It is a conversation within itself.

  • @Olpaj
    @Olpaj 4 роки тому +87

    The part at 1:12:13 - 1:38:44 was very inspiring, thank you Steve. I don't have musical education (I know the basics though), but I'm also struggling to find inspiration to focus on developing my musical skills.

    • @ludwigmack
      @ludwigmack 4 роки тому +4

      This part was so awesome!

    • @BrainiacFingers
      @BrainiacFingers 4 роки тому +8

      Yes, that was a beautiful answer to a question that obviously came from an angry place.

    • @talmaimon4534
      @talmaimon4534 3 роки тому +3

      Found this at the right time. To be honest he's talking about a musical career but this advice is applicable to any career you pursue.

    • @colinshanteau
      @colinshanteau Рік тому

      @@talmaimon4534 Exactly. I was thinking the same about a career in screenwriting. Paradigm shift for me was being disillusioned by the fantasy of fame or a specific outcome, but instead fell in love with the craft. The process is where the joy and meaning is. As an aside, the best teachers, like Steve, inspire me to pick up the guitar, or open up a blank FinalDraft doc. Such beautiful advice.

    • @nicolasdanielromerofeldman2439
      @nicolasdanielromerofeldman2439 11 місяців тому

      im crying

  • @codysden1
    @codysden1 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Steve...i have listened to your playing since 1988....thank you

  • @worstusername22
    @worstusername22 4 роки тому +60

    The Internet is Awesome... We're experiencing life with Steva Vai at this very second.

    • @awiwiripapiri9337
      @awiwiripapiri9337 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah Internet is the tool nowadays

    • @lucindairis8085
      @lucindairis8085 4 роки тому

      sunriser2020 So true while he is with us. That’s why it’s so good. Is it any wonder he has so many fans

    • @PooNinja
      @PooNinja 4 роки тому +1

      I’m a few seconds behind but it’s still awesome AF

  • @rpmoore04
    @rpmoore04 4 роки тому +15

    Some people call it "thinking outside the box".. "the box" being stringent to theory. But I have always found that "creativity" has no box... it just "is", in the moment. My 2 cents.

  • @shifushay
    @shifushay 4 роки тому +3

    One of the best UA-cam videos I've ever seen. Thank you Steve!!!

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 4 роки тому +16

    This lesson is pure gold. Never been into Vai's music, but his knowledge and wisdom is incredible

  • @safdarmahmood2182
    @safdarmahmood2182 4 роки тому +13

    90 people who disliked were conspiracy theorists and were literally searching for "alien guitar secrets" but ended up clicking on Steve Vai's alien guitar secrets.

  • @naelz1114
    @naelz1114 4 роки тому +1

    Your mind-blowing music made you a guitar hero, Mr. Vai..But these videos show your dedication to your fans and that's what makes you a legend..We truly appreciate it!

  • @jeffsheridan9910
    @jeffsheridan9910 3 роки тому

    You creative mind has never stopped exploring and you've never rested on your laurels. From the Zappa days, Alcatraz ,your solo work,DLR and on and on. Blessed to lived in the time that a handful of guitarist rewrote the book... yes I've heard you say that artists like yourself are standing on the shoulders of those before them and I agree. But just like Jimi and Eddie, you inspired so many to pick up the guitar. I'd put you on the Mount Rushmore of guitarist alongside Jimi,Edward and Allan. Thanks for all the great music and thanks for the amazing recent podcast with Dweezil. Look forward to whatever you release next.

  • @leemason666
    @leemason666 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your inspiration Steve. I remember when I first heard you when a friend had the Expo 92 live concert on VHS tape with you, Joe Satriani and Brian May. After watching the concert I decided to take my lead guitar to the next level and went out and purchase an Ibanez guitar and haven’t looked back since. Was over 20 years ago when I saw that tape and you was the reason why I decided to keep playing. Stay safe Steve. Thanks again.

  • @theeplaystationpro9272
    @theeplaystationpro9272 4 роки тому +3

    I don’t even play guitar, but I love watching these videos... I find them, and Steve Vai, inspirational.

  • @randyhale9780
    @randyhale9780 4 роки тому

    hi steve... randy hale. i met you at sir in 1985 or 86. you were auditioning keyboard players for the david lee Roth tour and i carried a keyboard out to your car for you and your wife. .. you offered me a tech job and i was already committed to another tour ..but ive always regretted not being able to take that job. thanks for doing this. i was really struck by how nice you both were.

  • @KCliffMusic
    @KCliffMusic 4 роки тому +2

    I love how real he is trying to
    convey a musical mind. It’s not about the rigid thoughts going into your playing, it’s the feel.

  • @timotot123
    @timotot123 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Steve Vai for the generosity of your time. This is invaluable stuff, especially those who are just starting out and need some clear and professional guidance. Please share as much as you are willing to of your craft

  • @RobGarlandLA
    @RobGarlandLA 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Steve, I was on the Zoom call recently with you at M.I. and we jammed at the Big Mama Jama....just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to present both the 'Alien Guitar Secrets' episodes and the 'Under It All' series. They are superb! - it's nice for people to see the other sides of your personality as well as all the incredibly useful content. Stay safe, best wishes to you and your family and take care- Cheers, Rob

  • @1badsteed
    @1badsteed 3 роки тому +1

    The ear/mouth gasm at 1:50 is amazing! Steve, your playing is so incredible. I have enjoyed the feel and intensity of your playing for over 30 years now. Thanks for all you do in music.

  • @bosco5469
    @bosco5469 4 роки тому

    Steve Vai ..thank u so so much ...i am 69 yrs old started playing guitar at 8 quit at 16...plinked around for years and almost 4 yrs ago started lessons and I am loving it...this video was so extremely helpful...thank u so much for sharing your knowledge ❤❤

  • @rafaelpereira4787
    @rafaelpereira4787 4 роки тому +44

    Steve, você e o Joe Satriani são mágicos!! Obrigado por compartilhar suas músicas e seus conhecimentos conosco.
    Steve, you and Joe Satriani are magical!! Thanks for share your musig and your knowledge with us!

    • @Toledo394
      @Toledo394 4 роки тому +5

      Comentário com legendas, gostei! 😋

  • @realNormanSmith
    @realNormanSmith 4 роки тому +7

    “Eyes on your fingers.” You’re definitely a kindred spirit Steve! I have used this kind of finger memory to learn the algorithm solution for the basic Rubik’s cube as well. Thank you 🙏 for these insightful lessons. A private guitar lesson from Steve Vai is like something from a dream. Merrily,life is but a dream! I’m 50 now and really enjoying exploring my inner song. Music is it’s own reward Thank you for sharing in this beautiful gift of musical communication. One way to make the world a better place is to create good vibrations and pass them on. Nobody does that better than you brudda! Sincerely,Stormy Normy #sonicmantra

    • @realNormanSmith
      @realNormanSmith 4 роки тому

      Great philosophical perspectives also Steve....”When you want what you have,THEN you’ll have what you want.”... Simply beautiful.🙏

    • @realNormanSmith
      @realNormanSmith 4 роки тому

      I agree. Anger is a useless emotion. When we get angry our brains release neurotoxins that actually make us and those around us feel bad. Our choice of emotions is contagious. 😷🎸

    • @positivevibration7145
      @positivevibration7145 4 роки тому

      Algorythm for a Rubiks cube...omg I just skeeted myself

  • @regularguyguitar917
    @regularguyguitar917 4 роки тому +2

    Imagine where your guitar playing and improvisation would be if you spent 5 minutes a day, for the next 4 weeks, intentionally listening to, and singing the notes you are playing - what Steve talks about in the first 15 minutes. Do it! I’m going to. What a simple, yet powerful addition to your practice routine. I absolutely love Steve Vai’s philosophy. What a gift that he gives us in this video.

  • @cepherz
    @cepherz 3 роки тому +1

    after about 25 years I am finally getting a Jem since i just started playing again after 20 years...passion and warfare was the album i grew up with....thank you Mr Vai for designing the ultimate guitar to own...nothing else comes close at least for me..

  • @matthewmuziani1961
    @matthewmuziani1961 4 роки тому +5

    I honestly feel that when this quarantine is over I will come out a better person because of these alien guitar secrets and under it all sessions Steve is doing. From the bottom of my heart man, thank you!

    • @aylbdrmadison1051
      @aylbdrmadison1051 4 роки тому +1

      With that intention that's exactly what will happen. Never stop growing, and remember to internally give credit to yourself as well. ^-^

    • @kunal_k_
      @kunal_k_ 4 роки тому

      A good thought, indeed 🌟
      You can attach several other "life" inspiring/changing aspects, basically go beyond even music, on to the overall wellbeing for life & living - why the heck NOT!
      Quarantine, no Quarantine - one should develop habits, once focus is formed & blueprint is created.. Taking charge of whole life, few months & years down the line, one would be *amazeballed* where Life has reached, surprisingly creating & changing Versions of thy self 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 it's a streak to go by, and is rewarding beyond mere mind's understanding, and addicting in best form. 💫

  • @fillo1971
    @fillo1971 4 роки тому +8

    Grazie grazie grazie, Steve, in questo momento il mio paese, l'Italia come dal resto in USA è una cosa indescrivibile spiegare cosa ho nel cuore, ma tu riesci ad addolcire con la tua musica tutto questo. Che persona fortunata sono, perché ho avuto ed ho il privilegio di aver ascoltato la tua musica la tua chitarra. Grazie a dio per questo. E certamente non per ultimo grazie a TE.

  • @rayberczik7251
    @rayberczik7251 2 роки тому +1

    I remember reading interviews and lessons from Steve in the 80's. I never thought I'd be able to watch video of his lessons for free!!!! Awesome! And he offers up advice that can change your way of thinking about things and help you create a positive lookout. So a music teacher and life coach, who'd have thunk it!!

  • @vulcanguru
    @vulcanguru 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you, Master Vai, for this lesson. You've covered about a year's worth of classes in these two hours. And your insights into our mind and ego are illuminating. Please keep them coming!

  • @biggils8894
    @biggils8894 4 роки тому +5

    0:00 I used to played this album full blast to get to sleep from noisy Neighbors. Lol. The best White noise therapy ever!

  • @screamengine
    @screamengine 4 роки тому +4

    Steve: What you're doing now with these videos is an incredible offering for us all. You're an influence of mine for sure but I cannot play your stuff nor do I want to. My hands are just different plus I'm afraid the universe will perceive me as a storage medium lol. Much love, Brother! Let's pray to Lindsay Buckingham that everyone stays healthy and happy out there. :)

  • @Strings-jg2to
    @Strings-jg2to 4 роки тому +1

    So many great players out there and Steve Vai still stands out. When you hear a song you know who is playing.

  • @youngzombie6342
    @youngzombie6342 3 роки тому

    Every time i hear you Mr Vai, i can not believe your warming kindness. You are sharing Knowledge in the very best way, and i can not Thank you enough.
    Maybe you don't realize, but you are something like God level tier to me. And watching a God coming down to teach... and such kidness way, it's so powerful... even if i already came trough all that path you talking to, i know there is so many others getting it, or not, but someday they will understand what you are doing and how hard it is to do so.
    Thanks again.

  • @samplings
    @samplings 4 роки тому +5

    I just bought your book! Arrived today, very excited to read it.

  • @hakandilek6815
    @hakandilek6815 4 роки тому +3

    Some of the best life advice right here.

  • @ral777
    @ral777 4 роки тому +2

    Steve, the teachings that you are giving us in a totally disinterested way are worth gold ... and that you share your intimacy with music is really very helpful for those who know how to receive such valuable information. Thank you!! Greetings from Argentina!!

  • @pick6whodat
    @pick6whodat 4 роки тому +1

    Steve, you have been my hero since i was a young learning guitarist in the 90s. Since then, Understanding, Awareness and Humility has been sinking in, so hearing you candidly pour out this golden knowledge is just so wonderful. Thank you for all of your inspiration and love,, my brotha

  • @hi-guitar
    @hi-guitar 2 роки тому +5

    42:32 And here comes another one: ua-cam.com/video/debSEQkMOs0/v-deo.html This time featuring dominant 7th, minor 7th, major 7th and sus chords. I played along myself yesterday and absolutely love the vibe! Great fun! Enjoy yourselves!

  • @timbozarth144
    @timbozarth144 4 роки тому +3

    So glad I found this, HI STEVE! You already know, Adam Jones from tool totally incorporated Bad Horsie into 7empest on new album. My brother Josh got me into you many years ago when I started being trained in guitar around age 12-13, now I'm 30, I started out with a lot of your amazing stuff, and in the past few years started getting back into your stuff. I love it all, you're truly blessed, and I learned the guitar part of the young kid who battled you in crossroads lol, while my teacher at the time played your part. You're rock solid and right outside the box in all the right ways. Thanks for your influence Sensai Vai! Wish we could jam sometime!

  • @jasonkadhim
    @jasonkadhim 2 роки тому

    One of the best videos I’ve seen on UA-cam for a while, thank you !

  • @brianengelhart9982
    @brianengelhart9982 3 роки тому

    have been playing for 45 years, I still get inspiration from these videos..

  • @Beinlausi
    @Beinlausi 4 роки тому +94

    "Music has its written language, but it's audio." - Steve Vai.
    I might want to make that a T-shirt. If I may...

    • @montsamu
      @montsamu 4 роки тому +2

      Post a link, take my money. (Well, after next payday.)

    • @matthewmuziani1961
      @matthewmuziani1961 4 роки тому +2

      I would definitely buy one

    • @RuiPedroRocha
      @RuiPedroRocha 4 роки тому +1

      Language also has its.... well... :) written languages but it's audio! :P

    • @ommishra9778
      @ommishra9778 3 роки тому

      I can make one for you guys

  • @ElijahMendiola
    @ElijahMendiola 4 роки тому +71

    That’s a green screen , he’s actually on Planet X

    • @pouyan_m
      @pouyan_m 4 роки тому +4

      That does look like a green screen 😂

  • @shwetank49
    @shwetank49 4 роки тому +1

    I can't thank you enough for this Steve. For me, who has never had a teacher, getting lessons from one of my heroes is the best thing ever. THANK YOU!

  • @mariorabottini5687
    @mariorabottini5687 4 роки тому

    Your an absolute JEM Steve for giving us all a brilliant gift......your time! Thank you from Melbourne Australia!

  • @JonasCraftUltimate
    @JonasCraftUltimate 4 роки тому +6

    This is the coolest shit ever. Loved seeing his modern primitives set at STARMUS in Norway 2017. Also shook Vai’s MASSIVE hands lol

  • @naldo7102
    @naldo7102 4 роки тому +4

    Você é incrível! Um dos melhores!

    • @kurtxz
      @kurtxz 3 місяці тому

      Ele é a inspiração em pessoa

  • @diegoambrosio9121
    @diegoambrosio9121 3 роки тому

    A lesson with Steve Vai?! I have been waiting for this for decades. Pity I am an old man and cannot become an accomplished guitar player. Still, I watch it with wide open eyes and ears, and also appreciative to this fabulous opportunity!

    • @diegoambrosio9121
      @diegoambrosio9121 3 роки тому

      Steve, a question: do you happen to feel you don't like your music after you finish writing it? I happen to feel excited many times when writing a song, but when it comes to listening to the material, the excitement turns to misery. Will you, please share a perspective to cope with such distress?

  • @speedhead
    @speedhead 3 роки тому

    i enjoy listening to you speak as much as i enjoy watching you play. A true intellectual

  • @TheSaintedOne
    @TheSaintedOne 4 роки тому +3

    Can we get a whole album of you just matching the notes with your voice? Like a scat-solo album.

  • @themusicgaragetmg2330
    @themusicgaragetmg2330 4 роки тому +5

    Loved the show... watched it last night in Singapore 3-5am... in a way thank goodness for this "lockdown" and thank goodness for generosity! Muahahahaha... Thank you Steve, I learnt a lot last night! Fyi guys, where ever you are in the world, approach these vids with kindness and attention and you'll learn a lot more, less reactions to emotions, Listen more... Stop bashing that "poor jazz guy"...

  • @leonelcenteno3816
    @leonelcenteno3816 Рік тому

    "Teaching others is an honour", "Do your best in everything you do" , "Eliminate the term BS". Memorable and wise. Thank you Steve. Oh! and thanks for all the advise on ear training! Cheers from Costa Rica, I'll be in your show.

  • @valebliz
    @valebliz 4 роки тому

    Steve, these videos are gold.

  • @CodenameCuervo
    @CodenameCuervo 4 роки тому +3

    If something good came out of covid 19 it's the Steve Vai lessons and chats!!!
    Such a smooth style of playing I always had a rough style especially when not recording you're very melodic but a hint of raw energy and raspy tone.
    Thanks for the ear training lesson!!! -Carlos
    Right on;)

  • @awiwiripapiri9337
    @awiwiripapiri9337 4 роки тому +3

    Para mí el único Guitarrista que tiene un no se que, que te hace sentir que estás tocando tú la guitarra.
    You are the Best STEVE VAI...!!!!
    To me of course.

  • @jauntyj3257
    @jauntyj3257 4 роки тому

    this is my favourite channel, so much good information and great delivery too

  • @chadm4976
    @chadm4976 4 роки тому +1

    You have been my teacher since I was 17. I unlearned everything and learned to speak music as a language. People don't speak math. Thanks for all the effort!

  • @cauchsi
    @cauchsi 4 роки тому +3

    Long Life to the Master!

  • @JoshuaPatrickGarrett
    @JoshuaPatrickGarrett 4 роки тому +12

    I just spent time writing and recording my solo for my song Son of El Elyon. Using a plectrum on a classical is tough. I almost bought a Charvel DK24 HSH to make it easier on myself.

    • @Yngsatchvai
      @Yngsatchvai 4 роки тому +1

      I like the sound of a pick with a classical, nails sounds best though.

    • @azharkhan8796
      @azharkhan8796 4 роки тому +1

      Buy the DK24, youll definitely like it.

    • @JoshuaPatrickGarrett
      @JoshuaPatrickGarrett 3 роки тому

      I ended up getting an RG-550PM on Jan 1st. First purchase of the year. :D

  • @To0ViPeRCo0L
    @To0ViPeRCo0L 4 роки тому

    I am overwhelmed by the effort you have put in making these videos,
    just like your music makes me feel.
    Music is all about feel and flow, love how you have elaborated it here.
    Will continue to watch and learn till time immemorial.

  • @fullmoonjudgesson8440
    @fullmoonjudgesson8440 4 роки тому +1

    Wish there was youtube when i was a teenager learning to play . Golden tips and methods .frankly youngsters it's not to be taken for granted. Having this generous and prolific lessons from the master. All u need is a guitar an amp and time .thanks mr vai

  • @naturalguitarist2300
    @naturalguitarist2300 4 роки тому +8

    Saying the things jazz guitarists have been saying for decades, "If you can't sing it whistle it!"- Barney Kessel.

  • @aylbdrmadison1051
    @aylbdrmadison1051 4 роки тому +3

    31:40 Pretty sure I had the same book as a kid. _Since I've Been Loving You_ is the first guitar solo I learned note for note all the way through.

  • @valeriocesarini5661
    @valeriocesarini5661 4 роки тому +1

    I had the honour of interviewing Steve a couple years ago. Probably the best interview I've ever done, we ended up chatting for two hours and I'll always be thankful for him to actually gift me with his time. There's so many things we just casually chatted about that didn't end up in the interview, I am very lucky and would kill to do it again :)

    • @lambdaman3228
      @lambdaman3228 4 роки тому +1

      Yes officer. This guy right here. Premeditated murder is the charge.

  • @thomaspappas2851
    @thomaspappas2851 3 роки тому

    I never realized how much Steve Vai is like the modern Jeff Beck. Liquid slithery snake like lead lines and his sense of Groove and ability to do these massive slides from one portion of the fretboard to the next with that circular vibrato and tremolo bar manipulation his remarkable. Regardless of what people may think he doesn't rely on many gimmicks going crazy with tapping but rather placing tasteful taps for a purpose, he doesn't spend his time just burning through scales based on repeating triplets quadruplets 5, 6 or 7 note groupings. He really shows a lot of restraint despite the fact that it's guitar dominant instrumental music. His Focus really is always in the melody regardless of whether he's playing slow or fast but he never shreds for longer than necessary. There is always a purpose behind his flurries and it always serves the song and the Melody. I think when he first came on the scene, the only people you had to compare him to or guys like Joe Satriani Eddie Van Halen Warren demartini Yngwie Malmsteen George Lynch etcetera and when I listened back to all the players of the 80s who are good, I think Steve was perhaps the most original and certainly the most quirky but without a doubt the most restrained and rarely resorts to look at this parlor trick I am doing. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of parlor tricks on guitar that are very challenging for any player but once you become extremely proficient at some if you practice long enough for you it's a parlor trick, some of the sweeping, Legato lines and tapping by guys unlike Van Halen who seamlessly integrated it into his style so when he did it it wasn't like watch this guitar acrobatic trick I learned during the middle of the song where it was inappropriate. But Steve Vai was never like the guitar player who I compare to a flashy actor in a kung fu movie who's doing a gymnastics routine for 5 minutes rather than simply doing the most direct thing to win the fight. unlike those Shameless show-offs people who do that aren't really showing anything Musical everything Steve Vai does has a musical purpose and if it's experimental it's never intended to be a technical trick but rather it's intended to take the melodic and harmonic content of the song to a different place. Whenever people start to believe that certain players who've been around for a while are not as relevant as they once were, that only applies to guys who are not the true innovators. People like Eddie Van Halen (RIP), Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Robben Ford, John McLaughlin. Al Dimeola, Billy Conners to name a few continue to evolve as players and will always be considered the all-time greats regardless of where new techniques take the guitar. although certain techniques are just the way certain people play such as Stanley Jordan who has been around for 40 years, Allan Holdsworth (RIP) and Tosin Abasi. they are all remarkable players but I think that some of their approaches to the instrument will certainly inspire people to do different things, but it seems like when people get so far outside the reservation , it is really their own thing and to make it the new thing all guitar players must learn seems unrealistic given its highly personalized nature.

  • @CheddaChief
    @CheddaChief 4 роки тому +10

    27:05 lost audio for a bit just FYI...but, great lesson......

    • @rusdeeToob
      @rusdeeToob 4 роки тому

      Yeah, I thought it was just me/ my phone that cut out, but glad it's not. I'll go back and try to read lips while the audio is out! Thanks for mentioning this as well.

  • @soundsfromtheneighborhood
    @soundsfromtheneighborhood 4 роки тому +6

    26:17 some dude working in the garden behind!

  • @maxloyd9682
    @maxloyd9682 4 роки тому

    Love you steve!!!! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos !! I’m learning a lot from it

  • @marknine8061
    @marknine8061 2 роки тому

    a loooong time ago I was lucky enough to meet & attend a Master class w/ William Kanengiser - I asked him a question - cuz he played the classical guitar parts that Ralph Macchio acted in Crossroads - and I asked about Mr. Vai - what is he like? Mr. Kanageiser said he is just a great guy - a gentleman - who knew when to be the cool jazz / Zappa guitarist or the Rocker type ! Mr. Vai was in the phone book back in the day! Well Here is total proof that the guy is a true musician, a scholar & a gentleman - i.e. Free of ego and willing to share the knowledge of his craft!
    Thanks Mr. V

  • @tonyfondacaro1980
    @tonyfondacaro1980 4 роки тому +14

    Ironic that a global pandemic is powering some of the greatest free content on electric guitar technique from the pioneers of the instrument themselves.

  • @worstusername22
    @worstusername22 4 роки тому +7

    The Universe sounds like this after a couple billion years. Go Universe!

  • @pietroflostia7260
    @pietroflostia7260 3 роки тому

    The answer between about 1:14 and 1:38 is possibly one of the best analysis and piece of advice I have ever listened to, on any subject.

  • @hktr01
    @hktr01 4 роки тому

    Happy birthday @SteveVaiHimself, today jun 6th!! Thanks for all your music.

  • @stormrider923
    @stormrider923 4 роки тому +6

    Hi Steve, This may be a strange question but very important i think: How do you eat during the day for optimal performance, sharpness, learning, creativity and practicing. So basicly what is your advice on a diet for optimal performance. This is not about not being a vegetarian. I was traditionally brought up with 3 meals a day, but I find myself not sharp, productive, creative for a long time after each meal.

    • @Samvalentinemusic
      @Samvalentinemusic 4 роки тому

      I found myself wondering about the same thing... normally i during meals i try to focus on other aspects of musicality, or just listening to disks.. keep the mind engage.

    • @fernandoreynaaguilar1438
      @fernandoreynaaguilar1438 4 роки тому

      Mr. A Mulder: I urge to try Intermittent Fasting with a Ketogenic Diet. You might find loads of info right here on UA-cam with the most knowledgeables Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Eric Berg.

    • @fernandoreynaaguilar1438
      @fernandoreynaaguilar1438 4 роки тому

      @@Samvalentinemusic : I urge to try Intermittent Fasting with a Ketogenic Diet. You might find loads of info right here on UA-cam with the most knowledgeables Dr. Jason Fung and Dr. Eric Berg.

  • @montsamu
    @montsamu 4 роки тому +6

    "As a matter of fact, I dare you." You're on, Mr. Vai.

  • @bushje
    @bushje 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with the world. What a gift! To hear you speak is to understand the astonishing passion you have for music and the guitar. You are absolutely nailing these videos Steve. Thank you so much for spending this time with us. It is appreciated more than you imagine! Bless you!!!

  • @Zebula77
    @Zebula77 4 роки тому

    Love the positivity in what's being said here. There's some real useful stuff here.
    Thanks so much, Steve. :)