Kirk Hammett explains his first guitar lesson of Joe Satriani

[@badjuju2612]

Sad to see all the hate Kirk gets. He's probably the most successful metal lead guitarist in the world. I don't think he's ever let it change him, he's always seemed so kind and soft hearted. The world could use more of that. Dude is 60 and still jamming. Let's see how you're holding up at 60. Like him or not, his legacy and influence will live on forever.

[@brunofreitas9314]

It's easy to hate, specially in social media, where no one sees you. If they were face to face with him, they would just kiss is ass and ask for a picture or anything.

[@scottdaugherty8065]

I agree with ya Bad and like Bruno's comment as well. Kirk's easy to make fun of I think. Metallica is an easy target. But they have sold millions of albums and sold out show after show so someone is buying, listening and going to shows correct??!!! I loved Metallica up to the Black album. Then not to much at that point. What Lars did to In Justice was just ludicrous. So i stopped buying their music and going to shows but that's just me. Now I think they all gel great together, have chemistry and write good music. Great music? Hell no. But they are solid. Kirk's playing fits the band, the music, the style etc. People just hate to hate. But Kirk is a hell of a nice guy to the fans. He seems very down to earth. (Kinda seems like a stoner?) I obviously don't know the man but have meet him 3 times and seen a lot of the backstage videos that are out for all to see. He's like a very nice modern hippy. So they can make fun of him or the whole band if they want but they are all very successful and their job was doing what they love to do.

[@fatimapalacios2292]

The internet is full of whiney idiots that throw crap at people from the comfort of their home. These people have no guts to act like that to the face of the people they are criticizing. They have no face to save.

[@YTiswoke]

​@@fatimapalacios2292you are ALSO whining right now , guess its true......

[@fatimapalacios2292]

@@YTiswoke oh got butthurt by the comment I see

[@72FrankR]

He took lessons from Lars also, I've seen Lars tell him how to solo

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

Of course, Lars is a huge contributor to getting the best out of each member in the band. He arranges the songs structure and time signatures, and is the driving force of the band, since day one.

[@AceCrickey]

@@timothya.olmeda7299 so you’re saying Lars is responsible for the wah. Interesting

[@timothya.olmeda7299]

@@AceCrickey Are you making things up now for shits and giggles? Do you know how to read a paragraph in its proper context? If not, do you need a lesson?

[@taconator3000]

​@@AceCrickey Lars says when they need more wah! Ok?

[@dannis8552]

Seeing/hearing Satch fill in for a few nights would be interesting 🤔

[@Deetroiter]

Satriani is your favorite guitarist’s guitarist. Guy is a legend that’s inspired countless big name musicians

[@soundzznetwork]

The Godfather of shred-guitar.

[@sawmaroyte4250]

Ya ya ya youre right ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@debuhokontra2006]

​@soundzznetwork how do you say so?

[@SuperRyan71]

And a bunch of us no- name ones too!! haha

[@johnpaulgarrett1]

Rockstars look like party people who seemingly just drink and get high and screw. But you don't get to be a rockstar without a through-the-roof work ethic. Hendrix practiced every moment he was awake. Van Halen practiced 10 hours a day. Randy Rhodes never came outside because he was always practicing. We had a concert pianist in my neighborhood named Brian Ganz and when all us kids were drinking and socializing he was inside his house ALWAYS playing his piano with his nose to the grindstone. So, after these guys make it to the big time they have EARNED whatever indiscretions they partake in. Hammet looks like a party waiting to happen but he realized the golden opportunity to have Satriani teach him and now Hammet is a God just like Satriani. People with that kind of work ethic excel at ANYTHING they put their minds toward.

[@reaper1869]

Sadly it doesn't look like kirk is the same person he used to be all those years ago . His recent solos mostly after the black album imo seem lackluster compared to his older works

[@stephenkillin9730]

Kirk is wasted here...

[@lightfeather9953]

​@@stevenfuhriejr7689 people should be able to talk critically without it seeming like a personal attack. Chill

[@bobhawke7373]

@@reaper1869 You haven't noticed that Kirk has become extremely proficient playing live compared to 20-30 years ago?

[@scottdaugherty8065]

@@stevenfuhriejr7689 Bro I could not agree more. Kirk is a skilled talented guitar player. The best no, awesome no, great hell yes but his chemistry with the other members is on point. Now ask yourself what if Dave Mustaine was left in the band? I think Dave is a great player as well but would of been a different sounding band. My opinion that is. I think Kirk's sound and playing fit Metallica far better than Dave's playing but I've heard and seen Dave play harder and more intricate pieces of music. I know Dave was really hurt when kicked out of Metallica but it pushed him into becoming a better player and writing some kick ass music. And on the flip side Kirk was a far better fit for Metallica and his sound and playing on their songs far better. We got two great bands and it had a lot to do with chemistry.

[@carly8899]

The look on Kirk's face when the guy is asking the question.

[@Daniel-ld3hm]

he wasnt confident in his own question. Cmon man you're an interviewer

[@ScottMATIK]

kirk:🤨

[@wheelsofchaoticdoom8946]

Kirk looks more and more like Steve Buscemi as he gets older.

[@Jacen13]

I can hear Kirk saying “Why am I Mr. Pink?”

[@wheelsofchaoticdoom8946]

@@Jacen13 and the bassist in The Lone Rangers!

[@johnpell6867]

Lmao dude that's so messed up 🤣

[@jackwezesa1081]

Garland from “Con Air” ?

[@raidrfrk]

The Big Lebowski

[@mariobandov6638]

Maybe 30 years before Joe Satriani was visiting a Musicstore in Frankfurt. Customers had the opportunity to shake Joes hand and as I was in row I was asking him if it was true that Kirk was once a student of him. YES!

[@blahzay_]

Yes, and….?

[@turolretar]

He just said that in the video

[@crankfastle8138]

I mean it's the most well known fact about our beloved quirk hamster.

[@J_Myers837]

Steve Vai also that's why Joe is God

[@danburns4003]

Pointless comment

[@1201zj]

I am so glad Kirk is more confident and doesn't have as much social anxiety as he used to

[@71lemansconvert82]

Ha ha ha 😂😂😂😂

[@noahsaldierna5760]

I think it was just the notes fucking with him honestly.

[@DarthCookieKS]

@@noahsaldierna5760 the notes in between

[@jamesmorgan2064]

Smoking pole will do it ( allegedly)

[@crankfastle8138]

​@@jamesmorgan2064well now you know the cure to your anxiety. get to it sweetheart.

[@cgvagf]

It's never a disaster, when you respect the master.

[@billkeaveney1526]

Kirk is a humble guy

[@MrAOdom1966]

Haters going to hate but Kirk has maintained his position in one of the biggest bands in the world

[@GooseGumlizzard]

So did Ringo Starr and he was terrible .

[@gibsonflyingv2820]

Are you insane? Ringo was a phenomenal drummer.

[@dontreadonme5331]

Kirk is an iconic guitarist! His dedication to excellence is very apparent

[@TomLeach-dd8cl]

His dedication to the use of a wah wah pedal is phenomenal 😅

[@dontreadonme5331]

@@TomLeach-dd8cl 😄

[@daimwArvman]

Thats the funniest most delusional comment I’ve ever heard. Hammett is a dreadful player. Satch must be embarrassed that he gets associated with him. “Dedication to excellence” ffs 😂😂😂😂 get your ears cleaned out!

[@dontreadonme5331]

@@daimwArvman delusional is thinking your lowly negative opinion matters to me or one of the most accomplished guitarists in history

[@barbaradykes7231]

I believe Kirk has natural talent you know practice makes perfect

[@35milesoflead]

Natural talent is a lie. It's work ethic, and that is the point Kirk is making.

[@sawmaroyte4250]

​@@35milesoflead its not a lie ther's a natural talent, but practice makes it perfect.....

[@darkuncle77]

Perfect practice makes perfect

[@kennethcrenshaw8359]

Satch is the best I've ever heard. Flying in a Blue dream and Surfing with the Alien are both amazing.

[@35milesoflead]

There is a lot of good stuff past Blue Dream. Satch is constantly making music, selling albums, and touring.

[@l.m.7207]

Agree. I catch him every time he comes around. One of the best.

[@lmc3307]

Agree , his technical ability is unmatched.

[@vincegedeon6583]

😂 that garbage parody band what a joke

[@donbailey6600]

Crystal planet rocks

[@TheCumberlandbeggar]

Captain Kirk stayed @ my place in early 80s....Santa Rosa...ordered Chinese...played risk....drank beer.. listened to Deep Purple

[@zacharyzane1638]

Awesome memories I'm sure. Just curious what Chinese Mr Hammett would order?

[@forrestnome9521]

"played risk" 😂😅🤣😭

[@TheCumberlandbeggar]

@@zacharyzane1638 He wanted egg foo young,Singapore fried Noodles and veg chop suey...he was drinking Pabst Blue R

[@jaycobyhyde2742]

@@forrestnome9521 I see what you did thereeeeeee! Lmfao

[@samuelherman4859]

I love Deep Purple

[@alecs6492]

The Bay Area guitar tree is big,many great 80’s and 90’s era guitarists that came out,came out from around there.

[@todds5956]

Kirk is great

[@madisontheavocado9745]

SKOLNICK

[@kellywilson8440]

Larry LaLonde from Primus was a student of satch as well !

[@Tyler-wl8kq]

Kirk is a way underrated player, his hooks are masterful

[@barbaradykes7231]

I like the way he played with his hair when he's talking so cute

[@joho0]

He only does that when he's drunk.

[@darkuncle77]

Have you discussed this sentiment with your peers?

[@collinjamesguitar]

Love this! A great teacher is absolutely monumental. In any area of life! Sometimes they teach you more about other things than the subject they’re teaching you as well.

[@johncraigmartinez6226]

Thank you for not wasting your time!!!!!! One of my heroes!!!!

[@zakkrick]

So the student became a bigger ROCK STAR than the MASTER. You have done well my son

[@bounty1402]

Just more famous. Satriani is still the Master.

[@zakkrick]

@@bounty1402 yep, satriani is a greater guitarist but Kirk’s has the biggest band of all time and more famous. Satriani has Steve Vai and Kirk as students, how awesome is that.

[@musicaltreasure2566]

​@@zakkrick I learned somewhere that even Slash was his student..

[@MAte925]

Bet he,s a lot richer too!

[@dickslickerson486]

​​@@zakkrick Larry llalonde of primus..possessed also. And Alex skolnick

[@Coda6766]

Joe satriani is one of the best. A few of his students, like Kirk became very famous. If you never heard Joe's work listen to Satrianis surfing with the Alien.

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

And Joe's friend at school was Steve Vai..

[@cory-o-cookies95]

@@jbearmcdougall1646 and Kirk’s friend in high school, was a guy named Les(Claypool)

[@Donald18838]

Larry LaLonde from primus also took lessons from him

[@Livsie]

@@jbearmcdougall1646 Steve Vai was his student, too.. :)

[@erniecoshow]

Jim Martin of faith no more was one of Cliff Burtons best friends.

[@sawmaroyte4250]

Joe said the hardest lesson he taught was Kirk because he was already amazing. Thats why Kirk is now still in Godmode today, still performed in a biggest stage as metallica and he is now 60yrs.... what a legend. Sach is the greatest guitarist's guitarist.... Stay strong Kirk hope you still play at your 90ies ❤❤❤

[@CasualT840]

I hope they still stay connected. They’re both great in their own right

[@robertjaramillo4822]

Kirk is great just the body of work alone speaks for itself! Keep rocking Kirk🔥🔥

[@shawnstarks1743]

Real talk, a lot of people take for granted how hard and how much time it takes to become good at playing an instrument. When you watch KZbin your watching the end results of YEARS of dedication from your favorite guitarist.

[@gumpymcbarfbag3884]

Satriani, best guitar teacher that ever was for electrical stringed instruments.

[@71lemansconvert82]

Ha ha ha 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jayneandreamejorada860]

Kirk is a half Filipino and I'm proud of it!!!❤❤❤

[@goawwy]

Joe is a legend. What a great opportunity

[@chakibbenslimane6069]

True metal legend talking about Satch

[@greekfrenchman4434]

Kirk is good and hes in the books but dont put him there

[@johnlowery3517]

He is great dont really call his style metal.

[@guibecker09]

Without Satch we wouldn't have Steve Vai and Kirk Hammet.

[@jeremystone2658]

Or Alex Skolnick

[@dickslickerson486]

Or Larry lalonde...of primus and possessed

[@brandonmacon3317]

People don't realize how much of a living legend Joe is. 🤘👍💪 Not to mention out of all the people he taught he created a guitar god in that of Steve Vai.

[@kaisersozay2217]

25 years ago my drum teacher kicked my ass too. I still thank him to this day

[@MultiVillaMaravilla]

You took two lessons per week, this is the reason you are what you are today. Respect Professor Satchafunkilus!

[@paulbingham7666]

Joe Satriani is an absolute legend when it comes to guitar playing! I saw him on the Extremist tour way back in 1992 in London. He was incredible! He’s got the chops, the tone and he’s a musical genius! Kirk must have loved taking lessons from him.

[@Toxyethanol]

Lesson #1: Discipline & commitment. Underrated lesson.

[@wileyearly7051]

Kirk is a ROCK STAR!! Love his attitude.

[@can2mar]

I loooooove Joe! ❤️🎸🎶

[@bjornleifeld4442]

And He forgot everything Joe tought him!

[@OE-jy6yt]

Just add a wah wah or different types of wah wah’s

[@kinsoundstudios]

All the shredders that hate on Kirk Hammett will be limited because they are not open to the human experience. Kirk Hammett’s art appeals to the soul.

[@williamstokely9589]

Hmm kinda funny to keep hearing people saying this at either a regular 9-5 or sitting on their couch.. He's the lead guitarist for literally the biggest metal band if not band period on earth. I'd like to hear all their stories about their accomplishments.

[@russelllopez4171]

People know to like them (Metallica)they just don’t know why they like them. If you want real music look at domination live in Moscow. Can’t be beat.

[@davidvied2507]

@@russelllopez4171 your comment makes no sense… they know to like them but don’t know why?? How does that make any sense?? pretty sure I know why I like them.. it’s not some mysterious thing…

[@crankfastle8138]

​@@russelllopez4171what does that mean? what does pantera have to do with it?

[@russelllopez4171]

@@crankfastle8138 if you can’t figure it out I’m not going to explain it to you. People are sheep. They just follow along. Anymore info than that and “it’s gonna cost you”

[@Fascistbeast]

Satch has taught many famous players in the early years that all had good careers. Amazing 👍

[@twwtjohns]

No wonder he's so damn good. You learn from Joe Satriani you've learned guitar

[@metalforce2378]

😂😂😂😂 he only plays pentatonic scales in all his solos, he is damn lucky

[@SuperZeppelin99]

Kinda cool how in Exodus he had that pre-thrash style, then joined Metallica, learned Dave’s riff and solos as best as he could (did amazing too btw with such little time), and before recording Ride the Lightning, he took lessons from a legend! You can really hear his solos with more flow, clean, and speed! Then from then on he did his own thing!

[@robertb2245]

We all love kirk 🤘🎸🎸

[@gagelewis6264]

Man it must really suck to be a metallica hater, these guys are almost 60 and selling out arenas world wide, while these keyboard warriors work a 9-5 for $14 an hour and think about eating a bullet every day, yet they they have the gall to say someone who has had 6 straight number one albums that they suck at their job

[@Rondo2ooo]

Then he went to Metallica. First lesson from Lars: 'Forget about the bass.'

[@jd0879]

The interviewer asked the question in such a awkward way. Can’t he just say “Do you remember what you learnt in your first lesson with Satriani?”

[@johnmcminn9455]

that sounds like when I wanted to take rock guitar lessons, and my dad got me a Jazz teacher who knew AL DiMeola, the guy was like learn these 2 dozen chords by next week or I may not want to teach you

[@rg8467]

with a networth of 200 million dollars I think lessons paid of.

[@nwchrista]

Didn't know this. Just satriani is truly one of the most remarkable guitarists I have ever heard. The guy is absolutely mechanical in his perfection in constant repetition. And nobody I don't care how many times I've heard other people attempt to cover and claim it's better and upgraded have even come close to his level and the original of crushing day.

[@viz8746]

I think Steve Vai said the same thing about the lessons he took from Satriani - he told him to learn the entire fretboard notes by heart.

[@backingtrackforguitarplayers]

Why is he so cool? Like everytime👍🎸

[@seriomarkj]

To be able to watch those lessons would be awesome

[@whip689]

Kirk may not have the desire to expand his playing like Vai, but he's the most successful in the business. The man lives life like he wants to. Who else could afford Greeny!😎🤘

[@craigsmith8638]

Joe Satriani's the best

[@anthonylakich1727]

thats what my guitar teacher told me at my 1st lesson 25 years ago... and that kids is how you know you had a good teacher..

[@brockautry8680]

I have a lot of love and respect for the whole band but Kirk Hammett is my favorite character from day one 💯

[@TheDSMIVTR]

Joe could carry him only so far. Joe said that the only two people who were able to do everything asked of them were Steve Vai (no surprise) and Jeff Tyson.

[@QuinnJACKSON-zx1dx]

"Hey, I want to become an incredible guitar player overnight too..." Mistake ONE: Becoming incredible doesn't happen overnight.

[@trentshaffer2747]

It’s so strange to me to hear Kirk Hammett talking about taking lessons from anyone but if you’re gonna Joe Satriani is the guy

[@erniecoshow]

Kirk knew how to play he didn't take lessons from satriani til later like around the time they went into the studio for master of puppets.

[@davidfink4963]

You might get there one of these days, I'm not gonna hold my breath.

[@Plowguitarist]

My thoughts exactly.

[@cdurand510]

I got the same treatment. One time I came unprepared and I couldn't perform the exercise. So, while I spent the lesson perfecting the exercise José went across the street to Fat Apple's and brought back his afternoon tea. 🤣

[@amber13666]

God he's still so attractive.

[@LudwigHollywood66]

Said no one but you

[@amber13666]

@@LudwigHollywood66wrong.

[@walbert111]

thats a privilege to be taking lessons from satch followed satch since 84

[@rocker4life989]

Let’s not forget, Jerry Cantrell, Alex Skolnick and Steve Vai to mention a few more that professor Satch has taught. 💪👍🎸

[@Imbubbaboyd67]

So many guitar greats owe Joe

[@CharlesWillisBonsai]

He should go take some more lessons from Joe. Kirk's a pretty cool guy.

[@christopher7803]

He was the "NAS", Ziggy Stardust, David Bowie

[@mikel917]

Love this guy

[@deplya8537]

halo on fire, the background, i recognize that tune ANYWHERE

[@jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925]

Lesson 1. Learn every note on the fretboard. See you in a week.

[@melvinwillis8869]

Satriani also gave lessons to another very influential thrash artist my favorite guitarist Alex Skolnick

[@barbaradaquino8534]

Kirk always too nice..🤟

[@stephenpage5687]

My first guitar lesson: arrive at their door on time to the minute; not too early, not too late.

[@petruccifanboi]

It’s not hate , come on ! I am quite sure when Kirk showed Satch all the scales he learnt, Joe was proud and was like - “ahhhh Grrrreaaat! Heres a wah pedal ! You go get that gig buddy !”

[@alienautopsy9326]

Everyone that’s been interviewed about taking lessons from Satch all say that the first thing he would have them learn was every note on the fretboard.

[@louiscampbell1416]

Lessons paid off

[@ErrollBrantley-pe6eu]

I saw Joe satriani and Steve Vai a few days ago and they played enter sandman. Nice to borrow a hit song from a student

[@blurpledragon2779]

That's how you became the Ripper I love you and the Boyz ❤❤❤ fellas I should say .

[@bhardwajaseem84]

You tools lessons From the incredible Joe

[@dasbakon]

Poig-nint

[@Lnmoto86]

Google offered to translate that word for me in your comment 😂

[@g44sarge]

I was looking for this...watched it three times just to verify and make sure he didnt swallow a fly.

[@swedeecklund1933]

kirk is a living legend 100percnt ❤😊

[@staffycool3985]

kirk got that lightskin stare

[@outsider4212]

"He said 'hey bla r g blah bloop" (they can't tell I'm drunk at all)

[@romanramirez6436]

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE KIRK PLAY "WOODSTOCK JAM"

[@carlbaumeister3439]

Satch also taught Steve Vai.

[@AK2HI]

Damm dude is hammered

[@UserUli]

If I was Satriani I too never told him he had no talent. Brilliant cash cow

[@a.j.garrett9639]

That's awesome. I love this

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Lars also took drum lessons from Satriani's drummer as well.

[@matei291]

My teacher is like that Exactly like that

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

If I remember correctly Eddie Van Halen took lessons from Joe as well!

[@meilim11]

Oh my God!!!😍😍😍😍

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

Great Hammett. He takes the load off of Jayms live! He is a guitar god himself! ❤

[@MetalJuggalo]

I'm learning guitar, this sounds extremely cliche, but Kirk and Metallica as a whole is basically the reason I'm learning guitar

[@user-gf2nd2ig1y]

Hey KIRK,...WE ARE STATIONARY 👍👍👍

[@NorseHorse1]

"...very poig-nant..." Slam that hard G home, brother.

[@johnb4024]

Kirk and I have the same goals. We both want to become incurburgrble guitar players.

[@eddiesalva890]

Joe and Kirk 🤘🎸🤘