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Steve Vai’s Two Rules for Financial Security
By Rod Brakes, Mark McStea published
Want to live off your music? Here’s how he did it.

Demystifying Shred: How to Achieve Maximum Speed with Minimal Effort
By Patrick Brennan published
Bolster your chops and articulate fast runs by using economy picking.

How to Craft Sizzling Rock Leads Using Pivot Arpeggios
By David Brewster published
Generate cool-sounding repetition licks that flow and work well in a variety of musical contexts.

Watch Steve Vai Shred for Eight Minutes at Donington
By Christopher Scapelliti published
The "Seven-String Sorcerer" steals the show at the 1990 Monsters of Rock Festival.

Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser
By Jackson Maxwell published
Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.

Watch Steve Vai's “Upscaled” "For the Love of God" Music Video
By Jackson Maxwell published
The iconic video, directed by Mike Mesker, has been remastered.

Watch Steve Vai Re-Enact the 'Crossroads' Guitar Duel Live in 1997
By Guitar Player Staff published
It’s a treat to watch Vai have a good old-fashioned head-cutting session with a fellow Zappa alum.

Steve Vai Gives a Tour of His Incredible Guitar Collection
By Jackson Maxwell published
Vai's collection includes some of the most truly outrageous guitars you will ever see. See them up close, and learn about their history.
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