Steve Vai "Alien Guitar Secrets: EP7 - The PIA"

Episode 7 of "Alien Guitar Secrets" - My weekly Facebook Live Stream on / stevevai
Watch all of the previous episodes here on my KZbin channel.
Links for things referenced in this video:
Stages of competence:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_st...
Guitar Collection
www.vai.com/guitars
(For Pre-JEM images, select Pre-JEM)
The Playboy Guitar
www.vai.com/guitars/performan...
Bones:
www.vai.com/guitars/powelpara...
Cowgirl:
www.vai.com/guitars/performan...
Number 1 JEM, Prototype:
www.vai.com/guitars/ibanez-je...
www.Ibanez.com
www.dimarzio.com
Globe Mallow Bees:
www.naturettl.com/bees-sleepi...
#SteveVai #AlienGuitarSecrets #PIA #JEM

[@WeeFreeMan78]

This is the secret magic of technology. The ability to sent your greetings to a man who influenced you while living on the other side of the world. So, good morning Mr Vai and thank you for everything

[@alternoego5147]

great words my friend!

[@einarabelc5]

It's so secret magic it looks like one of Isaac Asimov's greatest Science Fiction Crime Novels. The Naked Sun, where no one ever saw each other. I betcha Elon Musk was involved in it too. For the record, that's a JOKE.

[@brentstewart59]

Indeed Thank the man Don't thank his manager Cheers buddy

[@kenmuller]

He is the ultimate gitarplayer...pure magic!The greatest of all time!😤😎And-I have meet him...how cool is that!🤗🤗🤗😉👍👍👍Oh-one moore thing...he have hand-signed my old jem 555..K.M Norway

[@kenmuller]

@@alternoego5147 Thank's,man.

[@exn641US]

Steve Vai: "I hope you enjoyed it." Me: "Really Steve? Really?"

[@OCS.7]

The way I achieve it is be listening to the track and visualizing the lead melody and singing before I play it. Recording and vocalizing my guitar parts. Then I go back and learn what I though the spirit, vocalized. Get me???? But I would love to be able to just go from my fingers to the get fiddle. In the green one the peddles remind me of the sperm of?? Oh yeah, slightly scalloped. Whith full sustain functionality. Always in my prayers brother. Very very nice. 👍 🙏💯

[@geruto17760]

What?? I think you want to check your text again!

[@behrangnorouzilarki_ben5164]

Thank you so much 💕😊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@1straycat99]

AWESOME MYSELF I LEARN MORE .FROM YOU TALKING AS I BELIEVE IN WHAT YO SAY 100% IN THE FREE FLOW I TRY TO GET TO THAT IN EVERY ART I DID . AND THE ROUTE IS EXACTLY LIKE YOU SAY .DOING WITH FLUTE YES SEAMLESS I USE THAT WORD A LOT TO ..LIKE BRETHNG YO DO BUT DONT THINK ABOUT IT .....THESE ARE PRICELESS OU ARE PRICELESS AND GRATEFUL TO HERE YOU....[[[.AND SINGING I WAS WOW THAT WAS DEEP YOU WERE THERE .FOR ME IT WAS A FULLER PICTURE ANOTHER COLOR ...WHICH I'M TRYING TO SING MY SELF AND SUCK BUT WHEN I JUST LET GO AND DO IT SOUND A LITTLE BETTER . AT LEAST I THINK LOL.ITS THE THIN STARTED SO LONG AFTER GUITAR TOOK SO MUCH THOUGHT ASKING QUESTION TRYING TO LEARN TIMING .SUCH A PROCESS .NOW LOVE CORD CYCLES MODES AND TRYING TO MAKE IT SEAMLESS IN CYCLES 4TH 5TH 3RDS EVERY WHICH WAY CHROMATIC WITH DIMINISHED SO ON ..FOR ME NOW CORDS AND FINGER PICKING ARE A IMPORTANT THING ..AND HAD MANY HANDY CAPS I WORKED THREW AND THOUGHT OUT FOR SELF .....AFTER ALL THANKS SO ON THE RELAX THAT IS SO IMPORTANT CAN DO IN THE STATELESS STATE[[[ON MY FLUTE IN MY PROGRAM SAY I START WITH NEW STUFF ALWAYS LIKE BREAKING UP WHAT I NO GUITAR ON CORDS SO ON HAVE TO RELAY FOCUS THINK A LOT .....TOUGH STATE [[[ THEN I SAY ENOUGH...I WANT TO BE FREE I WANT UBER AND JUST GO FOR IT PUT JAM TRACK. AND IMPROVE OR JUST START DOING A BEAT THING AND ALL COMES AND ALL IS IN THE STATE ...THEN I'M HARPY BUT DO NEED AL STATES NO DOUBT TO GET THERE AS YOU NO ...BEST ALWAYS SENDING LOVE ALWAYS IN MY PRAYERS .....[[[[YOU RELAY GIVE YOUR SELF IN THESES IT'S BEYOND BEAUTIFUL

[@jerocastella]

Zeus in ✨⚡️✨✨✨That Green Pia✨✨✨

[@supra1981]

And that is what separates a pro from every other guitarist on youtube, legend.

[@o_o231]

Steve Vai really is the greatest innovator of music and musical functionality of our times

[@oldnikix]

oD S.V. and E.V.H. tie in my book...

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

...not to mention composing a song here about a horse that is very pissed off.

[@srd8228]

How about Hank Marvin?

[@lulugurl6547]

i love him. 🤗

[@Cestariarts]

Even that we acknowledge him at this moment, people will still praise him for generations claiming that he was ahead of its time, which is true

[@walterperrault]

every single time i hear bad horsie it sends chills all through my body amazing piece of music

[@robertfarley8425]

BAD HORSEY!! That is a lockdown all day replay tune! Every time I watch any of his videos you are guaranteed to learn something!

[@Annatar1976]

I feel so bad that I laughed so much with the hospital story man... Thanks for sharing all of this with us...

[@RobChappers]

Some of the best playing I’ve ever seen from Steve - just a master!

[@joshyepyepzo8356]

"Thank the lord for Steve Vai"

[@Deathrape2001]

Rob ever since U got married your playing kinda sux, in fact usually massively so. U just went on an endless kick repeating licks from your Door Jam album songs & pretending U R a 'shredder' when your really unique beautiful skill was the 'modal improv' thing U ignore now =P BOOO!

[@sainvol]

Yes, he achieved the flow state thing fully today.

[@sainvol]

Funny I posted during the intro song and the entire first 20 minutes have been about achieving flow. I am not the only one who noticed, it seems!

[@billyzbubhale3530]

Rob I see you're improving a lot year by year as well. WTG Cheers!

[@PooNinja]

PIA pro? For the “how Steve plays em right off the shelf edition” YES please... started saving yesterday!

[@PooNinja]

Maybe a PIA jr is more my budget but I’m saving 👏🏽👏🏽

[@kyeronelma4835]

You can get the PIA for around $320/month from zzounds.com. They allow you a 12-month payment plan without having to open a separate credit card with them like other companies do. And they ship the guitar to you after they receive your first payment, so you "pay as you play."

[@sprigmackanover1836]

I'd take a Pia premium

[@PooNinja]

@@sprigmackanover1836 I got the Jem Jr. it’s (deep breath in) AWESOME!!!

[@Craigonater]

@@PooNinjaThe black Pia is the dream for me, but I just ordered an affordable yellow Jem Jr. Thank God they make guitars for sewer plant operators too. Lol!

[@robertweaver5169]

You, dear Sir, are unquestionably a pure genius and inspiration to millions. Thank you for everything.

[@saralowe_arts]

Blown away! Every time you play Steve, it feels like my soul is being ripped out it’s so deep it’s unreal.

[@aerobill8554]

I’m going through a tough time in life right now and you are such an inspiration. I went to see you together with my 16 year old daughter Rosa in Antwerp and since then I have rediscovered your music (you never really went away) but now also your video’s. You’re a gift Steve and an inspiring human being.

[@JoeHeisler]

Steve I would definitely be interested in a PIA with your shallow scallops, sustainer and trem setter, I hope you do it!

[@andrewparker6801]

Can you imagine factory guitars with a sustainiac button?! I would immediately buy one. Looks SO fun to tinker with.

[@acecomet]

He s one of the best guitarist you will ever see! Everybody love Vai!🎸🤙

[@shifushay]

Can't express how much I love those live videos. Thank you Steve!!!

[@theaustralianhulk]

Thanks so much for sharing some time and your experiences with us. Have really enjoyed both series!

[@ledhendrix5054]

After all these years Steve and you are still impressing me , absolutely brilliant and beautiful.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:14 You learn a lot from Steve even the way he gracefully pushes his chair away - we all have to do that at one point to get on with it :)

[@eastrolabio]

As always, everything Steve does is perfect. The green pia is so beautiful. I can't stop following you

[@tonycarel1785]

Thanks Steve Via just amazing as always!! also Thanks for spending time with all of us!!

[@Dinkum_Aussie]

This is my favourite KZbin channel by far! Thank you Steve! 😎👍

[@jmar482]

Steve, I love your dedication to your craft and your passion for music and the guitar itself.

[@dylankopff5062]

Anything off that album is fire thank you wow!

[@Qualifimajesco]

I’m a simple man, I see Steve Vai, I click.

[@rudedog1672]

Holy shit me too

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Absolutely! Anything from Steve Vai is great. Can listen to him for hours...while having his guitars right next to me making me feel all chuffed that they're my favorite guitars in the whole wide world and their maker is on the screen talking to me :D

[@nickbrian9882]

I’m a simple guitarist I hear Steve Vai I cry realizing how good he is and that I’ll never be that good lol

[@Hyperlink1337]

still clickin boy?

[@ericamccool345]

Mad monk hangin' at the Harmony Hut!!!

[@pajuniemi210]

Thanks for posting these videos mister Vai. You are a legend, my good Sir.

[@cre8alotdesignjohnaydelott770]

Thanks for sharing these live videos. They are very much appreciated.

[@mia-wv9sz]

That Bad Horsie was AMAZING! You are such inspiration to me and so many guitarist out there. You are the best!

[@bobceffo]

Preciuos! The search for the flow. Thank you a lot for sharing

[@nnnfff7552]

Perfect as always Steve 😍😍😍😍

[@DavidGoodland]

I love the honesty in this video. Especially about the neck thickness. It's very refreshing. Love these video's. Just as important as a new album believe it or not. For a Jem enthusiast this is just gold.

[@tylergreen9888]

I Love to see how much fun you have, playing! Thanks for being you.

[@ZacharyMoonshine]

That is by far my fav song you ever did man! that riff is just insane and the the solo! FFS! Always killing it Steve!

[@franktaylor6350]

That's nice, lots of feeling passionate guitar playing, it moves my soul listening to Steve vai.

[@rickrevoir1683]

Simply amazing. Such charisma the way Steve plays.

[@CallousCoder]

I once did a masterclass with Vai in Tilburg NL. And it changed my guitar playing forever. The economy of motion and the economy picking was such AHA moment. It took me a good 6 months to incorporate it and it gotten very frustrating to the point knalde couldn’t play my old style anymore. So I basically sucked at everything. That’s when I stopped the hours and hours of practice sessions and decided to relearn my own style. That I picked up quickly again, luckily. And I noticed at a certain moment that it sounds slightly different. Less aggressive and things went easier. And I realized I was economy picking and subconsciously changing starting on up or down stroke. That I had practiced for hours and hours, in what I thought was in vane. Suddenly it clicked and it was there.

[@theking0fstrings907]

This video is EVERYTHING. Great advice, music, Mr.Vai is light years into the guitar realm and yet he gives any and all tips tricks and passion for the guitar to all of us. Thank you sir

[@dr.kevinbond3041]

Amazing series and a master's classes. Thank you Mr. Vai.

[@russwilson2305]

SteveVaiHimself -I would have done anything to see you work up close, when I was a kid. I still feel that way. Thanks for this, and take care of yourself!

[@troywilliams6849]

These post are so valuable...I'll be able to reference these for years and learn something new every time I watch...🤘🔥🤘

[@GonzaloOrtegaLopez]

Priceless moments watching these videos...unique teachings that can only come from a person like Steve Vai...this will represent a change in our lives...for those who see it...thank you teacher !!

[@JulesFox]

You're a classic... I loved it. You really inhabit the music. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom.

[@jerryboy3301]

What a living legend. I remember a guitar. Jam at sneakers night club in san Antonio 35 yrs ago. A friend of mine Manuel Santos jammed with SV. Awesome.

[@yourpetard]

I love the great tone followed by his chair being wrangled. Eff it well do it live, well do it live

[@petermoonband7181]

Steve, What’s really amazing about this is that you can be so completely present in the moment instinctually while playing , but then be ruthlessly analytical about what u have done after the performance is done . As a performer , it’s reassuring to me to learn that the inner dialogue you experience regarding your music is at least somewhat similar to what I’m feeling when I enter the creative space. I think we all appreciate your transparency and honesty in these sessions.

[@ClassicPass_]

Thanks Steve. You've been on and off a huge part of my life, from the first time I heard P+W on MTV as a kiddo (we all were back then).. to now. Thanks for everything you've done for guitar, and more importantly music.

[@jch5150]

Crazy and funny life stories are the best. Thanks for sharing Steve, a whole video of stories would be great!

[@stephengranger572]

Thank you Steve, great video as always.

[@kevrochlin4544]

My favourite Mr Vai track... it's like a private concert... Just Amazing... Just Amazing.. Thank You... Thank You

[@bienvenidovelasco6834]

Bad Horsie brought a lot of memories from way back 2009, thanks Steve keep it coming 👌

[@jenniskott9381]

Steve Vai you're probably the best guitarist today I say it respectfully you play everybody's music flawless what I want to know is who's going to be able to play your music there isn't anybody who could play like you,,.....

[@markradman8000]

Ohh you should listen to Lee Wrathe he is close up there to Steve but he’s not Steve so to say lol 😂

[@misterhiggledypiggle]

Thank you very much for these, they've been inspirational and entertaining in a complicated and worrying time.

[@remsangachhakchhuak1738]

We really enjoyed and appreciate it.

[@KeithH02]

Steve is my favourite player, Bad Horsie my favourite song. Thank you your majesty, simply for being the greatest.

[@lifelongfan07]

Oh SH!!!!! Words cannot describe Steve! As always, you’re one of the great performers that I can recall. I saw you first at Bimbos in the Bay Area CA! You have never disappointed! Thank you!

[@bryanbrubaker3414]

Thanks what a privilege to hear your music and what is involved in it

[@pedrotera2840]

Preciosa guitarra.Steve Vai como siempre magistral, tocando la guitarra.

[@mojogustavo336]

Thank you Mr.Vai. I saw you live in San Diego and it was amazing.

[@andrewhowse2670]

Amazing collection of the BEST guitarists

[@gottastayfocused]

Thank you! for sharing your inspiration about your music, which is so original in all aspects. Just so emotional your playing is with great attention to detail! Wow!

[@TheVengeanceofdefile]

Man I’m happy to be alive thank you so much brotha awesome as always!!!!!

[@TONIKOBLER]

Steve thank you for the videos is amazing to see your performances . you are a idol and what a great home studio you have crazy good . thanks

[@DragisaBoca]

Thank you Steve, it feels amazing to hear your thought process, I feel blessed. :)

[@Danboi.]

thoroughly enjoyed this👌 Steve was spot on answering the question about "how to be yourself". Such a great guy, and great musician. Love from a long time fan. Dan🤘♥️🇦🇺

[@randyhetlage9202]

you're open loving ego free expression is what we all strive to attain thank you so much Steve

[@rockers2rockers616]

That was beautiful and beautifully played Mr Vai.

[@e-gitarre.online]

Thanks steve ! Love your music and i see that you love deeply what you do !!!

[@terryschlosser15]

I must say Mr Steve...you are without a doubt the most incredible songwriting guitar players ever!!! Absolutely love everything about you!!

[@KPatrolis250]

It's crazy as the media depicts the world on fire but here I am using this time to jam and enjoy my time on this earth

[@noisewithnommies787]

Dude! Much appreciation for all this! You're really helping to open my mind to a new way of approaching my guitar! Thanks for that!

[@jellowrock]

Amazing music, amazing PIA guitar, amazing stories, amazing everything, it’s great to have this channel, thanks for sharing, time to massage some notes

[@ivanwan5511]

i´m in love with this guitar!!!

[@MrZantas]

The hospital story was hilarious!

[@MrKittles1123]

Also, that story toward the end is perhaps my favorite thing I’ve ever heard Steve discuss. Definitely unfortunate circumstances, but pretty interesting to be made privy to. Awesome video!

[@jessestaton167]

I appreciate you Steve, your innovation and your style, has taken me from where Hendrix was creatively, all the way to really being able to use you as proof, that it's not the note you play, but what you do with it. You have created a very great and worthy kings' man stage in the guitar world, and I applaud you.

[@teme007]

We love you Steve

[@wendelllanders8439]

Thankyou Steve for the programs you have done!Very interesting and informative.Enjoyed them all.Hope to see you in 2021 in Houston Tx!

[@buffalo7163]

I still have white JEM. I bought it in 1996, in Japan.

[@imagoflyfishing9993]

Hi @SteveVaiHimself & team. I’m really liking these live/talk sessions. It’s good to also know as much as you are an extremely gifted rock star, you are also a human being too. I’ve always dreamed of owning a Jem & now I am in a position to save up and purchase a PIA. Thanks for the lifetime of inspiration just to be myself on guitar & play for me. James

[@MK-tj5bf]

That was great! Thanks Steve!!!

[@jimmyeich6250]

Mr. Vai, that. Was. Amazing...

[@salomondonny5920]

happy sunday steve!!

[@ryferguson9733]

Thank you so much for your vast work. I have a 2001 Jem and love it. I hope to get a new pink one but with Duncans. Thank you so much so much for of everything,

[@voystellar]

The Moon and I - Love it and relate to your explanation

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Thanks for helping us also welcoming us in your studio

[@TOMDHARLEYJKD]

Amazing, one of my favorite tracks...thank you

[@tt55k]

Hi Steve, thank you for this .

[@patrickblackmon9825]

Thanks for all you do for us , the music and insight 🤘🔥🙂🔥👍

[@MassimoVaccaro]

I loved your "yogic" approach to guitar playing! It's true, stay in the moment, live the moment.

[@ianpairama9512]

Your the man Steve, thank you for everything you do for everyone not only for music and guitar secrets etc but also for your philosophy with life in general I love listening to it cause what you say is so true🙏 thank you........ We appreciate you

[@ChromaticHarp]

YOU’RE the man

[@Taitai31]

Just a word to say thank you Steve... I'm a 50 young old dude and I follow you since "Flexable". I always have something to learn from you ! Or at least you motivate me to play :-) Greatings from France

[@ClintCurtis]

Vai is the master wizard.

[@closetcreationsinc.7550]

Love you Steve...SO humble and real ...you really are a human and not a machine🤔❤❤❤❤❤🤘

[@F.BERTOLOTO]

Top demais eh mto pouco pra falar desse mestre. Topperfect Abraços e bends

[@roachzero2952]

I just wanna say " I love you" Mr. Vai !! This was BEAUTIFUL !

[@miguelferrariart]

Hi Mr. Steve Vai this information is very valuable. I have been thinking about this topic for the last 2 weeks. I'm glad to embrace this information. Thank You

[@sergioRR3073]

Steve is such a great guy to learn from, I really enjoyed the video, thank you sir!!

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Iove hard work and this sounds like the strong melodic beat that raises the bar that creates a sustainable energy love your philosophy into music and things in general

[@georgebarry3153]

"Hope I enjoyed it? "...Geez Steve..I was absolutely floored, rendered speechless and somewhat frightened. As a musician and a person who is around horses (my wife is horse crazy for many years)...the sounds are frightening real ...and the playing is other wordly good. THANK YOU Steve.

[@Steveetc]

God, when I heard Bad Horsie kick in, I had goose bumps. Still got it. Amazing.