Steve Vai addresses Brotherhood of the Guitar members

[@paulklenk9605]

Steve Vai is a graduate of Berklee in Boston, MA. Besides being a superior guitarist, he is well spoken and articulate.

[@safelyanonymous5717]

he is so genuine that once he starts talking you are instantly drawn to him. A true genius and one of the greatest guitar players in history-easily top 10 and his humility affirms that. He is beyond a virtuoso..

[@rayfridaymusic]

Hey Steve! I'm an old guy, 56. I started playing when I was 5. The guitar has been my best friend for all these years and I couldn't agree with you more. Everything we play, whether it's a musical instrument or a paint brush or a wrench should reflect who "we" are. I thank you for taking the time to relate this to young players, many of whom seem to want to be "just like that guy" in order to "get somewhere". There is only one "somewhere" and only one "guy" (or girl of course). It's the person who let's whatever it is, come out. If you are obessed and can't stop..You're there. I wanted to make sure to thank you for the wonderful music you've created over the years, I actually BUY your records, by the way. Ray Friday.

[@richgarc84]

So great to hear successful, great musicians who build up other musicians and doesn't tear them down.

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

+richgarc84 So very, very, very true.

[@Gregorypeckory]

richgarc84 Steve has always been above all that blustery macho crap so many players fall into; just a thoughtful, decent guy who works his ass off, made himself into one of the greatest, and generously shares valuable knowledge and insights with all.

[@luigipiedigrossi371]

Steve is a great guy , masterclass player and Italian as well.

[@phenbuz]

Steve is a great guy. I am proud to know him in my lifetime. He is inspiration not just like professional music business man or virtuose guitar player but also like human being. And this is amazing. Thanx Steve Vai. God bless you

[@Vailover4ever]

I wish I could sit with Steve and talk with him for hours; he's so inspiring, The things he talks about can be apply to so many aspects of life. Thank you Steve for being the fine man that you are.

[@stringmanipulator]

Steve is really an awesome human being, and a incredible musician !!

[@MrSandieman666]

steve vai man.... amazing insight, so gentle yet powerful speeches. And god damn huge hands!!

[@chrisclaeys6440]

Steve is not only a great guitarplayer, but man, what can the man tell stories! And I recognize so much and feel so inspired after listening to him!

[@Metalwhore89]

Truly a legend in his time and one of the best guitarists in the world

[@chrisphoenixmusician]

What a master teacher and amazing message. So blessed to have Steve share his musical and creative wisdom and genius with us.

[@rodrigo_teixeira.guitar]

This is one of "the" best video I ever watch about this issue. I share it with all my students and friends. Thank you Steve Vai!

[@rodsdaytona]

Over the top, awesome. I could sit and listen to Steve talk for hours.

[@GusDrax]

Always great and inspiring to hear the master!

[@robe1kanobe]

Have known "of" Vai for a while but this gives me all I need to "know" him. A great guy and Guitarist. Any one who doesn't "push" their ideas on others and tells you money isn't true success and that its the excitement you feel in what you do as "you" that is success.....has to be the real deal! He took me on a journey from my past as a young kid starting out on guitar and my experiences all the way to the present. He speaks clearly and concisely on the thoughts and feeling concerning us as guitarists. His particular style is not necessarily my cup of tea but it is interesting and awesome in its own right. But what he has said right here speaks volumes past how well or what in particular (as far as genre) that he plays. Its who he is...and as he said that is what matters....... and who he "is" will attract like minded people! Really helpful and "inspiring" talk....I can't say enough good things about it. Thanks Steve.

[@46jokers]

Cool to hear, I am not crazy about Steve his music either, but he is a great music philosopher, and I really enjoy heaing him talk about this type of stuff..and I fully agree with the things he says.. Thanks Steve..cool stuff...

[@alanatwood1243]

My wife began playing guitar this week. She was really down and was ready to quit so I played her this video, as well as others, and she really perked-up and was inspired. She picked the guitar back up and doing better.

[@David47Strnad]

Thanks a lot for your message and thoughts.

[@MikeFredensborg]

So 1 hour ago I posted "For the Love of God" on facebook, and i added this comment:"This man, and Joe Satriani are the reasons i stopped playing guitar years back, knowing I could never reach their level lol" And then i continued my travel through videos i had not seen or heard before, stumbled on the 40min Jam at Vai's studio, and ended up now halfway through listening to this one, I realized so many similarities between Vai and me, except that I "gave up" on guitar once I heard all these awesome guitarists being better than me. (Must add I cut some tendons in my left hand when i was 7 years old and will never be able to truly shred or play on this level). Realizing though through listening to Steve in this video that maybe I shouldn't have given up back then and instead have just "settled" for a genre and style that fitted me. I still play, but only at home and almost never with an audience. I played drums in two bands some years ago, which is easier for me with my "handicap" left hand. I have the deepest respect for Vai, for being so humble about being what he is, a true Guitar God of our time.

[@CJ_YT.]

Dude! You poor guy! That must be a real downer dude , (your tendon thing) it's cool that you didn't let it get in the way of your music , that's awesome

[@yannickandrle7402]

Pick up a left-handed guitar then. As long as your left hand can still hold a pick and your wrist moves, it should work out. I spent years developing my playing. Then, I broke my left ring finger. It grew together in a weird way, blocks my other fingers and is now unable to do many of the things it is supposed to do. It frustrated me so much that I sold all of my gear. After a few years, I started to miss the guitar more and more. I occasionally played some piano (my 2. instrument) but it never gave me the same kind of joy the guitar did. I only learned it to assist my writing in the first place. Then I was enlightened. Simply go and get a left-handed guitar and start from the beginning. It took me more than 5 years of diligent practice to play things like ''blue'' by Yngwie with my left hand. Currently, it seems like my right hand won't even take half of the time. :)

[@FightScienceAa82]

Wow! What Steve Vai was speaking of, can be applied toward every day life, not just toward an instrument. He provided a very genuine, well explained view to specific experiences that can either hinder us, or excel us. I find what he has explained to be absolutely invaluable. Awesome, awesome, information. It is reassuring. Thanks for the upload.

[@jonvader31]

I just stumbled upon this, you should check out the book The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten.

[@TheBennnyb]

I agree so much. He has a way to choose the good words to explain all those complex reflexion in such a clear way. In this video and the ''Happy in deep depression'', he shares with everybody the road to peace and happiness. He sure did alot of meditation because he found what I believe is the ''truth''. Everybody should be glad he shares all that with us as much as possible so more people here him. We should put the highlights as commercials on tv.

[@themightychabunga2441]

Victor Wooten could arm-wrestle Conan the Barbarian and win in 2 seconds flat.

[@Za7a7aZ]

Hearing this man speak about these essential subjects as a musician is rare. It is like having that talk with your dad and happy you did and never have to regret because you didn't..

[@chadsings6917]

wow he is a big inspiration such a teacher and a legend and an icon.

[@BGUK659LBUGG]

Great wisdom my brother

[@dogmoons]

I have the honor at working at Steve's old High School..I've met him a number of times, of course I've been fortunate to have seen him perform many times in person....Let me tell you ,He truly is one of the nicest people i have ever met...Being in his company and talking to him is like being with one of your cousins.....

[@ajaxforever5473]

Great human being.

[@n.s.3410]

he should have a radio show.. he has so many great insights.

[@greggunther]

Everything you said is true. And awesome. Way to go.

[@rickyraven3734]

As i´ve meet Steve in 2013 at the Evo experience in Saarbrücken,Germany,i´ve talked with him and i´ve seen...Steve is not like all these musicians who are like : euw...man you´re not a Rockstar? okay..well then get away you´re bad for me. NO Steve is an Wonderful and nice Person...i´ve asked him for playing my JEM and for a name(He called her NOVA) And as i ask him for playing it he just say´d: This one? Okay!..and it was so awesome..he´s the Guy y´know ? THE GUY he´s the verry Best! Love this Man!

[@SRNF]

Odd, he called mine Nova too...

[@RolanTHUNDER]

"Find your note..." Such valuable advice, insight and encouragement from Mr. Vai. There are many points he mentioned that I relate to but in particular: hearing him say that he never thought he was 'any good' humbles me so much and also helps me to keep that same mindset because, it serves to keep you progressing while finding real joy in what you play. That alone is encouraging because to my ears he is BRILLIANT, absolutely brilliant. His comments about level of fear vs level of confidence is eye opening too. Thanks Mr. Vai. Guitar

[@MiguelBatalha]

Inspiring words

[@BrianAndersonPhotography]

This is simply an incredible talk.

[@KINZASDAD]

This must be the most relaxed Vai I have ever seen. I'm sure most watching, admire or enjoy to some degree, the music Steve has created or been involved in. My Aunt wrote a few books and out of them I only remember one quote, " embrace your weirdness". Good advice for many I'm certain but that should have been your quote Steve! Looking forward to more of you own brand of good stuff !

[@BrClif]

I just love and think the world of you Steve. You are an inspirational and articulate speaker with deep content. You are sincere, authentic, and helpful. Bless you always Bro. These kids are so talented and exciting and for you to lend your incredible perspective is so wonderful.

[@ViveleRush]

Thank you, Steve!!!! This is not only good advice for guitarists, but for all of us

[@mrshankly213]

Steve Vai is a genuinely decent bloke. Speaks deep and straight from the heart, like how he plays. What a guy!

[@michaelhaight2441]

Nice to here from the preacher, I'm going to be 64, and still you always have inspired me, welcome back home, to your roots , may God always bless you,

[@michaelhaight2441]

You can play the blues, you've been down south, it's in your soul , release it , from a guitar brother 😊

[@wigglwrrm]

OUTSTANDING. Love this guy even more now.

[@progger76]

He is not only a real virtouso musician, he is also great mentor!

[@timotot123]

Such a genuine and generous man to share so much of his experience and deepest thoughts

[@CentrifugalSatzClock]

What Steve says in the video about the liberating aspects of not having to be a certain way which allows the imagination to run amok in the best of ways applies to composition also! This freedom is a monstrous tool!

[@paulocortes3822]

Thanks for the inspiring words, hugs from Portugal great Steve Vai.

[@jz5005]

Fascinating how when one is prompted to reflect of their experiences with the instrument, music, creativity & energy.... through the window of one's own mix of inspirations, style & little innovations .... the path of focus is instinctively clear. A Brilliant Message!

[@axeslinger94]

What a zen dude. It always amazes me how a person's language they use to describe life changes when they get into spirituality, especially with such a spiritual instrument as guitar. Cool vid!

[@lestervai]

"it's really just fear, and it's the Ego.." which most guitarist have.. The Ego.. thank you Steve.

[@egotripband]

practice on your music and guitar..and when you make some sounds that make you feel good and bring you joy ...you have succeeded musically.. Steves' music happens to bring joy to many as well as himself...rockon fellow guitar people

[@david8157]

Steve is a yogic sage as well as a virtuoso musician Very inspiring and admirable I really needed to hear that today - thank you Steve

[@amandasnadel]

amen. well said, master steve. that might be the "sermon of the mount" for guitar players.

[@brianmauk6737]

I keep coming back to this video. It's cool to hear him go beyond just "guitar talk" and expand in areas of LOA (Law of Attraction) I know Will Smith also talks openly about universal laws as well. Regardless if it's material or inner success, people that have obtained it, bring these concepts up for a reason. Very powerful to me both as a musician and Motivational speaker.

[@johnnyangel9343]

Stumbled upon this video by chance. One of the most honest expressions of thought not only regarding guitar playing but on life and well being itself! Truly connected with life's energies. Made me feel good about my own passions for what I get out of music. Thank you Steve, Johnny Angel

[@filipator]

Besides loving his music, I love the way he talks! Vai is a class act.

[@Gfunkguitar7]

This was really Awesome!! So Inspiring ! Thank you Steve Vai and Thank you Brotherhood of the Guitar for putting this together. I got so much out of this ! It's just Amazing : ) I got to meet Steve in St. Louis at a local music store event back in 2012 and then see him play at The Pageant that night . He was so Cool & Humble ! Completely Awesome !! I hope you come back soon to STL . You Rock ! Brotherhood of Guitar Rocks ! : ) \m/(-_-)\m/

[@JamesHolmesOnline]

Steve Vai offers great advice here for every musician and aspiring musician. I also believe the mindset lessons shared are life lessons that can be applied to every aspect of life, every goal, every aspiration. Perfectly expressed and appreciated!

[@steviepitcaithly1582]

What your saying is scriptural Steve-O....you just gave potentially life saving words to a lot of folk...not even in guitar terms...just life terms...I've followed you for a long time pal...God Bless from Scotland :)

[@MindsEyeVisualGuitarMethods]

Thanks for this. I've been following a path just like whats being described here, but it wasn't so clear to me until hearing this. 2 years ago I found my private enthusiastic space...for me it was learning theory... getting a handle on a lot of random idea's about music. It wasn't easy but by listening to my quiet voice I got the proper coaching...a big deal for me was "Baby Step's" I wouldn't allow myself to sleep until I had a new baby step for the day. Even if it was trivial... I had to be sure I was falling asleep mulling over a new concept.. ramming my head against the 'new wall'.. I've come along way, and have learned to love 'the path' and the cool marker's along the way... For today it is being aware of where I am.. Knowledge wise, I'm at the tipping point. I'm over my worries that I'll get with some peep's and wont know what their talking about. Key changes? Altered Chord's?, no problem.. Now, technique and tone need to be raised up a few bars.

[@jonvader31]

Check out The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten. Its a decent read.

[@JamesScottGuitar]

jonvader31 Excellent Book ! Highly recommend for ALL Musicians.

[@highmeha]

Thanks! You help us older Sisters too trying to learn but no wonder Orianthi was inspired! You rock!

[@guynils]

Thanks Steve its Amaizing and thanks for all ! Great show you did at the 26.3.2014 in tel aviv and Best Regards from isreal tel aviv. Guy,

[@aeroprojects]

For the love of Steve ... thank you man for the beautifull music you give us, and for those refreshing advices on how to live the music and find the deep inspiration that really matters.

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

I cannot like this enough!

[@jeffreyschnoldt5388]

Great inspiration Steve Vai, I play and love my gutairs, these days I play for myself, which is fine, I am a rock star in my own head lol. Great words of wisdom man, deeply appreciated..peace and light to you Steve..

[@electricfenderland3559]

I have been listening to Vai since Passion and Warfare and find it amazing to see how much similarity there is between his words and his music. It's trivial if you consider he's the same person, but then, how many people are just playing notes or saying words without content? To me Vai and Hendrix are the greatest guitar players and will be listened to long after this Earthy Experience.

[@MrPikekz]

Mr. Vai , I thank you for your knowledge. you hit the hammer on the head. I love you brother

[@Ghandjaloodah]

I love this guy. When I get famous I will be sure to credit him for the amazing advice he's given me.

[@Deliquescentinsight]

Some genuine thoughts from a sincere man here!

[@thehotsixer1]

Thank you Guru Vai, this is wonderful advice, you are a master of guitar and philosophy.

[@StephenOshea]

i am learning here , and i understand a lot more about the music and how it is created cheers Steve

[@edmamebe]

Thanks a lot!!! Awesome words, i believe thats the only way it should be... warm regards everyone!

[@ThrashRoC]

Steve Vai Is THE CHIEF of All Guitarists ...Brotherhood of Guitar ? YEAH !! One Of my Biggest Idols , He is a VERY Nice , Intelligent Man and THE BEST GUITARIST ! Cool Guy !!

[@MrRuovesi]

Thank you! I totally feel the same way like Steve!!!

[@borhanus]

Its like a therapy for guitarist video

[@edigabrieli7864]

A new discovered vitamin ...V from Vai, gift to the universal guitarist,,,thanks Steve,

[@cabriniman]

Great words from a great musician and guitarist. I identify with what he's saying.

[@NiclasKarlssonguitarswe]

Wise words from an intelligent person with a lot of insight not only regarding music and guitar playing but to life in general. Very inspiring. :)

[@progmanmike]

Steve Vai is like the Tony Robbins of the guitar world

[@Rambo28]

I completely agree. I'm not the biggest fan of his music, but the way he talks about playing the guitar is unlike anyone I've ever heard.

[@ThrashRoC]

Rambo28 Passion and Warfare is ...UNBELIEVABLE Cool

[@tremblok4534]

You just didn't fucking listen, did you? Steve Vai is the Steve Vai of the guitar world.

[@progmanmike]

But that goes without saying lol

[@Gregorypeckory]

tremblok No need to put someone down for expressing admiration for Steve differently than you would; essentially for not being enough of a sycophant for your standards. That was nothing but a dick move on your part.

[@kennethevstrand]

I could listen to Steve all day long :)

[@CountryHouseGent]

That's a real nice room to practice and experiment in and the main requirement of a comfy sofa.

[@joachimlagerstrom8031]

This is the best I have ever seen on youtube. EVER!

[@robertheilmeier2671]

This is simply one of the most amazing and inspiring and beautiful interviews i have ever heard, from anybody.. Thank you so much

[@adamthomas1246]

Love his attitude.

[@MrCmd7572]

best message ever be yourself and develop your own sounds no clones aloud just breathe feel and express your own heart soul and bob marley style let go feeli never want to sound like anyone but myself

[@Krom1hell]

He is actually right :D.... I wanted to be an national champion at sharpshooting, done that, and i was content with myself, even though most of the people in my gang were against me spending a heap and loosing my time to what i thought it was worthwhile ;).....Did that in martial arts too..... Enough examples, I haven't gotten much out of my accomplishments, except the utter satisfaction of doing something that you love..... Enough of that, now I'm trying to learn to play the guitar (witch was a life long dream of mine, that I was afraid of doing), and if you enjoy it you're going to get more out of it then a gig or money (the goosebumps that come when you actually play something that relates to you, and that you play with so much dedication).....That can't be shown in money ;)....

[@Likui]

For me I like instrumental rock and ballade, however a lot of people says that instrumental can't earn you much money because majority of the people like something with singing. So I said how do you explain people like steve vai, they say because he played in bands with singing like whitesnake , Alcatrazz, etc, that's where he got his name to be famous so that's where he build his fan base and then he can do instrumentals. Marty friedman said in 1 of his interview not to do instrumental also , he said it's a dead end because of the limited amount of listeners. So now who's advice is better? steve or marty? but end of the day I just love to play instrumentals

[@user-eu3mn6ss5l]

As I watch this, the count is 892 to 8. I feel sorry for those 8 people. Actually, no I don't. I should, but I don't. This is a great video.

[@skatetodeath666]

Very awesome man he is. He speaks the truth. I am going to work at his advise.

[@tomasrusso2285]

So cool and wise words! thanks master vai

[@sammygaudye]

thanks steve

[@tottemRock]

ESP: Lo genial es que no se necesita ser exitoso para entender lo que dices, todo parte al encontrar tu medio de expresión y creer en el, como la guitarra, disfrutarlo, ser humilde. Eres una gran inspiración, no busco ser mejor que tu, un grande entre guitarristas, no es necesario buscarlo , Steve, con tu experiencia, lo que dices es lo que todas las personas deberían hacer en toda su vida. Agradezco ser parte de la música por poder entender y compartir tus pensamientos. Gracias por estar ahí. ING: The great thing is that Iit doesnt need be successful to understand what you say, all starts when you find a means of expression and believe in, like guitar, enjoy it, be humble. You are a great inspiration, I do not seek to be better than you, a greate between guitarists, not need to look for, Steve, with your experience, what you say is what everyone should do in their entire lives. I appreciate being part of the music to understand and share your thoughts. Thanks for being there. Victor Marquez From Chile ToTTem

[@fs6086]

I listen to him since I was 13 yrs old. I'm 40 now

[@ThrashRoC]

i Started to study his Music deeply , His Melodies /Harmonies are so Special ! He wanted to do his own thing and Now , If Steve plays ONE single Line i Hear DIRECTLY its HIM , i needed some Really New INPUT , which has nothing to do with that "Blues/Rock /Metal" Stuff , i STILL Love it , but i am Pretty Cool in Playing the Blues ;-), and now i Wanted some Really New Style of Guitarmusic STEVE VAI Is the Man who has such BEAUTIFUL Guitarplaying , i thought ok there is not more how to play a Scale or Melodies , and Than i Hard "Passion and Warfare" /and now his other GREAT records . Steve Vai is DEFINETLEY one of the 5 Best E-Guitarist EVER (My actually List: 1 Hendrix 2 Jimmy Page 3 Eric Clapton 4 Steve Vai 5 Eddie Van Halen

[@jhfenderr1]

Thanks steve You have helped me greatly

[@danielellis9962]

At least now if I never get good I can be happy knowing I'm trying that's my inspiration! But some times it's like there's a brick wall that isn't always mental! It's that I don't know where to go next to learn the guitar skills I want. But I still pick my guitar up every day. I have a feeling it's coming! 🎸

[@byronp24]

👁❤ur advice 👍🏼🤘🏼AMAZING!🎸

[@WTFWasThat]

Wow awesome. This is applicable for anything in this world. Awesome video! Thank you Sir!

[@CC_pokestop]

Words can't express how deep this guy is

[@scrappyny7432]

Good video. I havent played in over 20 years. I used to play metal back in the 90's but was eagerly drawn back in last year after watching Crossroads. Kind of ironic huh. I was really drawn in when watching and listening to Ralph Maccio's character play finger-style classical and blues. That sound really resonated with me.

[@smashdalde9713]

I have a similar history-taught myself PROPERLY this time round too....Hope you're still at it,man..

[@klemencampaguitar]

Really inspiring! Great video...

[@andyreasoner5289]

IMO some thoughts of Steve are more general, eg. about enthusiasm, than addressed only to guitarists or musicians. I think what he said it is also true for some special "professions", especially scientists for example and other "professions" requiring not only talent, predispositions but also enthusiasm, being in fact kind of activity rather than usual "profession" often for whole life.

[@B0yardigi0rn0]

WOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! Loved it, thank you!

[@Forward.Motion.Social]

i love this guy...hes inside my head i swear

[@nickv.8504]

This is the best video I have seen on youtube

[@Blue_pikmin11]

He clearly reads his eastern philosophy and is into meditation. Its very good advice and we can all come to these realizations within ourselves but actually applying them to our real lives is a challenge to the extreme. Maybe not so much with guitar, because you either already have the natural skill to be original, or you have been consumed by the world around u ur whole life and you naturally copy to get better. But even if you are naturally not sheep like and you follow ur highest excitement you can still end up consumed and trapped by life.

[@davifernandeslima01]

that was so important for me to hear right now

[@SundayCrunch]

Thank you Steve, thank you so much