Meeting Eric Peterson from TESTAMENT! 😃

Meeting The Legend Eric Peterson From Testament! This day will forever be a very special one. Last week when I was in San Francisco, I got the honor to meet Eric Peterson from ‪@Testament‬ and he was so kind to invite me and my family to his home. We had an amazing time and we jammed together for almost 3 hours! It honestly felt like 2 minutes. In that time, he showed me all his guitars, I got to play his favourite guitars, he also showed me a lot new techniques, he taught me the thirds, riffs, harmonies and pinch harmonics, we played a lot of Testament songs, Slayer songs and also his favourites riffs when he was growing up! He also gave me a lot of gifts and in the end he signed & gifted me the amp that we jammed with! This amp will always remind me of this special day. I am so grateful that I got to spend time with the guitar gods themselves who inspire me every single day and directly learning from them! What an honor and a blessing!! Thank you so much to my friend Eric Peterson!
‪@Testament‬ #testament #ericpetersonofficial #ericpeterson #alexskolnick #mayaneelakantan #morethanmeetstheeye #childrenofthenextlevel #blackmagic #rainingblood #thelegacy #burntofferings #intothepit

[@dannyskyabdan2931]

I love how the senior guitarists have taken Maya under their wings and have jam sessions and teach you different nuances of guitar playing. ⚘️👍⚘️👏👏👏⚘️👍❤️💙❤️💙❤️

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Its an incredible experience! 😊

[@SudhirPrabhakar]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@heavenalmost8917]

🎉❤❤

[@elsalmon_]

Metal is a family. It took years to create this wonderful community. ROCK ON MAYA!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

I totally agree! 😊

[@jaydixon7789]

You have been given the torch of Thrash Metal to carry on Maya and we are all excited to see what you create!!!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊 It’s an honor! 😃🤘

[@nsn5564]

Thank you Mr Peterson for being so kind to our precious genius Maya, she is as adorable a human as she is brilliant at music!

[@metalearn2521]

I love Americans for this great love for young talents. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@KnightDagger]

Eric seems so happy. Great work Maya the hard work and practice pays off 🎉🥰🥰🥰👍🚩🙏

[@millerbeer01]

Children of the next level.. makes sense. 🤘🏼One of three best riff writers around. Awesome job.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Absolutely! It was amazing watching him play. 😊

[@manojsrao]

Dear Maya, all the greats that you met, so amazing to see, all the gifts and lessons they gave you was so generous, all the love they showed you was so touching, but what's not seen but felt is all the joy they felt when they played with you and all the blessings they bestowed upon you. It feels like a dream.

[@danielribeiro6612]

Wooooow !! Amazing! Maya and Perterson, the duelists from real and best trash metal ever!!

[@DreamArtScientists]

Wow, Maya! Many of those songs have very fast and very tricky guitar parts, and you were able to play along very well with Eric Peterson!!! Maya, you sound like a total pro! Also, what a great learning experience for you! Awesome!!!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! Most of these songs he taught me there and it was thrilling to learn directly from him. Both his version and Alex Skolnick’s harmonised versions. So special day that day. 😊

[@DreamArtScientists]

@@MayaNeelakantan Yes, for sure. Really amazing!

[@kashyap1979]

This is literally a lifetime achievement congratulations!!!🎉

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@shaneyoung3407]

Wow, I've been playing guitar for 38 years and I'll NEVER play anywhere as good as you. Playing Testament on guitar is ridiculous. Awesome job.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@windwarattack2300]

Pretty cool...I have been a fan of these guys since the 80s when I was your age......so you are lucky and blessed...and by the way...you play Killer good

[@MrBUESUM]

Hello from Germany. You will go your way. 😎

[@smittyneal1579]

Heck yeah Maya!!! Thanks for using my photo of Eric I shot in New York. So happy to witness your musical journey

[@MayaNeelakantan]

That was your photo? It’s probably the best photo ever taken of Eric Peterson. Thank you! That was an awesome one. 😃😊

[@smittyneal1579]

@@MayaNeelakantan Thank you so much Maya!!!

[@jerry5969]

You are living an amazing story. Everyone is touch with a sense of proudful ness for you. Truly wish the best for you and great success.

[@rucir4895]

Maya! the awesome pretty princess with a sweetest smile 😊, who is ready to rock us with her jaw dropping performances. Kudos to your dedication, talent and your parents. Eager to see more of your mind blowing play with strings on AGT ❤❤❤. God bless you!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@venstomon931]

Wow what a phenomenal talent Maya. U are able to keep with such an experienced guitarist

[@DarkSparrowGamer]

Now that's a content I would love to watch and follow her journey

[@erikdanielsen2691]

They are lucky to meet you too😀

[@Anonymous-ec8op]

a blessed kid ❤

[@kickfighting1015]

First time seeing your videos. And, Ill be back! This was great

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@RamblingRob-vi7ct]

Maya this metalhead is so proud that i saw you on AGT and i will be following your career and I simply gotta say you are amazingly Talented . U are a badazz

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@joe-bassplayerforSJOBC9226]

That is so awesome Maya that you get to meet some of the bayarea thrash masters. You are one phenomenal guitarist and I’m so happy for you

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! It’s been an amazing month! 😊😃

[@GrafixAvenger]

Charming and modest!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@Mayu-_-1]

It’s amazing how quickly you caught on to the things Eric was teaching to you. That shows how skilled you are at such a young age.

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you so much! It was great. He taught me so many new things and new songs. Such a fun unforgettable experience. 😊

[@milvertonmom50]

We are already. proud of you. Maya!!!

[@nungsangltr6343]

Beautiful Maya keep it up.❤❤❤

[@experience404able]

You are amazing. God Bless You. 💚

[@76friend]

Wow baby you're playing with the guitar legends ...❤ you

[@mikerichardson7053]

Testament is one of my favorites also and one band that I have never seen live.Unfortunately.Since their beginning they have never let the thrash community down.Awesome to see you jam with Eric.Truly inspiring.You will fulfill your dreams Maya!!!❤❤❤

[@anitatheodoropoulos5421]

Maya you have an incredible gift! I love watching you play with these masters!

[@BOSSMETAL90]

So awesome. Eric is a class act. I'd pay cash to have a session like that with the riff master.

[@hokavistark7671]

Metal never dies ❤

[@byronlee3762]

This is awesome she's awesome!! True testament fan I want to get one of them guitars and that pillow

[@DayInTheLifeOfAl]

What an amazing video and musically enjoyable. Thanks musicians! Yes, I’m a long time metal head!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! This was such a fun day and you are right, musically enjoyable. 😃😊

[@DavidRobertson-pk4ld]

You are so cool Maya! Keep on rocking girl!!!

[@pranavflame]

Looks like so much fun!!! 🤘🤩🤘

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Yeah it was a lot of fun. 😃

[@rodturner6759]

eRIC IS HIGHLY UNDERATED, HE IS A MASTER RIFF WRITER.

[@umeshpatel3606]

will see them in Manchester November!

[@jasonpitts8395]

Wow! Maya it is awesome that you get to meet your guitar heroes. Metal fans know its a big family and your videos further prove that. Whek are you meeting Adam Jones? I am sort of assuming you are going to meet them all. I hope you do. Keep rocking 🤘

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊 You are right about the metal family. And all of my guitar heroes have been so kind to take time so they can meet me. That’s incredible! I’m hoping to meet Adam Jones too when I go back to LA. 🤞

[@priyaravi1571]

Freaking awesome 😊

[@theheavyweight2008]

10:29 what an amazing person YOU are! Keep going and never stop!

[@ericmathias5965]

Congratulations n wishing you all the best maya 👍 ❤God bless you 🙏 ❤from India ❤

[@jarrahdrum]

excellent

[@cristinaalvarez161]

Maya ! , que refrescante y original eres en el actual panorama musical donde nos bombardean sin parar con el reguetón y sus variantes. No cambies ,sigue igual ,eres genuina. Te deseo lo mejor , que cumplas todos tus sueños. Saludos desde León , España. ❤❤❤❤ Para tí y tu preciosa familia.

[@heavenalmost8917]

❤talent personified maya❤ the mesmerising

[@kyokushinkaiful]

Man rock on dude one day you will be in testament

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@rayvinloony2322]

What a wonderful young lady and so talented. 👏👏

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😊🙏

[@jenniferruth3061]

Great to see and hear awesome rock jamming. ROCK ON MAYA! Hope to see you jamin on some rock concert stages. ie Foo Fighters !

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@RaymondMarboh-xr1ds]

Ohh wow baby girl you are the true legend now me from northeast love you baby girl

[@rihavirhawi9764]

Ooooooooo wow

[@sherbirusa]

Great 👏👏👏👏. Congratulations from Los Angeles!!

[@kameihview]

Keep going dear ❤

[@pacmanmcquack8981]

Super cool! Great job, keep it up 🤘

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Thank you! 😊

[@metalearn2521]

Wonderful. Lucky Maya.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Luke-ofStoke-Factor]

+4 Million Views!

[@MayaNeelakantan]

😀

[@shashimalanarayanaswamy1163]

Maya has become a celebrity at a very very young age the success should not go to her head hope her parents will assist in that God bless the little one

[@MariaMagdalena-hp5cg]

Wow.. Keren, You ROCK 🤩🤩

[@gaanphiukamei]

Proud of you maya. Keep it up

[@sunilreel2360]

Maya is great beautiful kid ❤❤❤

[@beaconsharman7159]

wowwowowooowow

[@seaneehumanbeing]

You were shredding, Maya! 🤟. Awesome job. What kind of amp did he give you?

[@MayaNeelakantan]

Yeah it was very fun! He gave me the Boss practice amp we were using. 😊

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

🤘❤️🇨🇦

[@wanglee7725]

Maya you the best

[@pranabroy3449]

Smoke on the water play with the guitar please your next video with smoke on the water..... India.❤❤❤❤

[@ottokirk2325]

Girls are saving rock/metal?