Joe Satriani “I've tried to avoid playing like Eddie. I've never learned the songs on purpose so I didn't steal anything. Then I had to learn the songs – I was like, ‘This is gonna be torture’”: Joe Satriani on his preparations for this summer's Van Halen tribute tour Satch is intensely studying the intricacies of the late guitar hero's technical quirks and tone, while trying to avoid outright mimicry. The fine line between paying tribute and copying is an act of needle-threading the virtuoso says he also faced during his tenure in Deep Purple “Instrumental Music Became Like a Personal Growth Thing for Me”: Joe Satriani Talks Becoming an Instrumental Guitarist “You can break it down into what you’re trying to accomplish physically, artistically and economically,” says Satch Develop Amazing Fretboard Skills Using These Simple Tips From Some of the Best Players in the Business Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson offer these easy-to-follow exercises that will help you become a better guitarist Latest Joe Satriani If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered. Guitar Virtuoso Lari Basilio Talks Technique, Passion, and Guest-Star Appearances By Caroline Paone published 14 September 21 The versatile Brazilian instrumentalist discusses her most recent album 'Far More' featuring Joe Satriani and Vinnie Colaiuta. Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him? By Guitar Player Staff published 18 August 21 Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist. Video Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser By Jackson Maxwell published 20 May 21 Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs. Eight Six-String Heroes Pay Tribute to the Life, Music and Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Guitar Player Staff published 20 October 20 Eric Johnson, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and more on their love of SRV. Watch Steve Vai and Joe Satriani Jam for 40 Minutes at Steve’s Studio By Christopher Scapelliti published 15 July 20 Two masters - and old friends - cut loose together. Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie" By Joe Bosso published 13 July 20 Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit - and a shred guitar milestone. Learn Bends the Joe Satriani Way with the Shred Icon's Bending Drill By Jude Gold published 16 April 20 Joe Satriani details the bending drill he taught to his own guitar students. Joe Satriani: 10 Things You Gotta Do to Play Like the Shred Legend By Jesse Gress published 18 July 18 10 ways to play like Joe Satriani. Joe Satriani Reflects on 20 Years of Surfing With the Alien By Darrin Fox published 31 July 07 “I didn’t want my follow-up album to be a weird, quirky record” 1234Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Best amp modelers 2024: Get your dream guitar tone with our top picks2Best overdrive pedals 2024: Strap in, it's time to drive3“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing4Dickey Betts on dueling with Duane Allman, and composing Allman Brothers' biggest hit5All-star tribute to David Lindley, one of the greatest sidemen of all time, announced
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
Guitar Virtuoso Lari Basilio Talks Technique, Passion, and Guest-Star Appearances By Caroline Paone published 14 September 21 The versatile Brazilian instrumentalist discusses her most recent album 'Far More' featuring Joe Satriani and Vinnie Colaiuta.
Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him? By Guitar Player Staff published 18 August 21 Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist.
Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser By Jackson Maxwell published 20 May 21 Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.
Eight Six-String Heroes Pay Tribute to the Life, Music and Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Guitar Player Staff published 20 October 20 Eric Johnson, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and more on their love of SRV.
Watch Steve Vai and Joe Satriani Jam for 40 Minutes at Steve’s Studio By Christopher Scapelliti published 15 July 20 Two masters - and old friends - cut loose together.
Joe Satriani: How I Wrote "Satch Boogie" By Joe Bosso published 13 July 20 Joe Satriani turned a vision of Gene Krupa into a rock radio hit - and a shred guitar milestone.
Learn Bends the Joe Satriani Way with the Shred Icon's Bending Drill By Jude Gold published 16 April 20 Joe Satriani details the bending drill he taught to his own guitar students.
Joe Satriani: 10 Things You Gotta Do to Play Like the Shred Legend By Jesse Gress published 18 July 18 10 ways to play like Joe Satriani.
Joe Satriani Reflects on 20 Years of Surfing With the Alien By Darrin Fox published 31 July 07 “I didn’t want my follow-up album to be a weird, quirky record”