livinglegendsmu... www.satriani.com An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Joe Satriani. Part 10 of 11. Recorded on October 31st, 2008 at the House of Blues in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Joe Satriani is such an inspiration, he's not only a gifted musician but he is also an incredibly intelligent guy, the way he talk, what he's saying, his vision of music, sound, etc... His words are food for though. Joe write a book !!
By his standards, the campfire guy who knows like 6 chords but entertains le children is a better musician than the guy who can play some really weird and advanced chords, and knows scales you never heard of, but is unable to keep a crowd or even a small group of people interested. Which is true, we're entertainers. Art is nothing more than expression meant to entertain or provoke thoughts in others, after all.
Every aspiring guitarist should watch this once per week. Everything is true, and it's very well said. Not a big fan of Joe's music, but he certainly is a good guy and musician.
A very positive, nice and honest person. Talent, intelligent, smart, modest... virtuoso, creative!!! 21st Century Jimi Hendrix - One robot surfing with the alien and flying in a blue dream :) I think that Joe is one of musicians that does remarkable contribution in all times Rock Music with his style, technique and engine of creation :)
His main message - practice your technique, but don't become boring to the point where you don't ever play for fun or entertainment/creative purposes - is all any player needs to know to help them develop their ability and love for the instrument! Thanks, Joe!
Remember playing on my cheap guitar and amp after Joe's first album. My father stopped me as I was getting better and didn't want to hear the noize.. So.. I figure out to play with airphones,,.(Home made amp) Watched Joe two times in Norway and met him on the airport getting a autograph. Big fan!
his last sentence on this video is the root of everything..his fantastic...his words are very sharp it wounds me so deep...inspirational man to me...joe rocks...
A good part of Joe's career is his philosophy, his intelligence and personality, that's why he's so good. I agree with you F3FisGoodforYou, he's whole, balanced, he has the meaning to back up his music with, really an incredible person. Long live Joe!
Practice. All you have to do, is not necessarily pressure yourself, to know all. Be good at what you love, and when you can play what you feel, practice, for the sake of keeping up the chops.
One of the best interview and interviewers ever. Most music interviewers try to act cool for some reason, this guy just lets him talk and doesn't even show his face.
This was totally different than what I thought it would be, perfect, he basically is saying not only technique but feeling, after all that's what's all about !
What great advice... It really does come down the everything he was talking about... Musicians make music, and if you are having trouble with this than you have to ask yourself these basic questions.. do i know my all my chords, do i know all my scales, do i know every note on the fretboard... and you fix that... people bitch about "i cant get any better, i play all the time but i just do the same shit". well its not gunna change itself.. and that is just the start of it..
Am discovering now! His words above are key to playing rather than toiling? No kidding, suddenly the chords have a better defined emphasis, wonderful appreciation beckons
WOW! I have learned very big by watching this video than all of the philosophy of such music teacher's advice put together. He's right! Music is not always about technique. It's about playing and joy.
I would add: don't buy new gear (except strings) Everything you need is available used at half the cost. don't piss off the waitress. she won't come near the bandstand and you won't get a drink until the break. never play 'for the door.' don't rehearse in the studio-have your shit down cold before you get there. don't hire family members(or let them sit in) for that reason....unless they can play. practice a lot, but not necessarily all at once. several fifteen minute sessions a day is good (several means six to ten.) don't start playing on an electric- learn to make music come out of the guitar first, not an amplifier. I have more, but these are useful.
Don't listen to Satriani either. He should realize that everyone has their own path to travel and that you can't travel on his. You have to figure it out for yourself.
I agree with everything but the don't play on an electric. I think you can start on either, and if you become accomplished enough you'll eventually play on both an acoustic and an electric anyway. I play a lot of acoustic... On my electric guitar lol. I probably should've started on an acoustic but either way I'll be playing the rest of my life so I've got time
i have everyday stared at my guitar and wondered if i should "learn the name of every note on my guitar." and God himself has now answered my question. thank you Joe
the first thing i learned was every note on the guitar. if you know vocal music or piano keys...it takes 30 seconds. start with E. this is great advice for constructive learning and creating.
it isnt as simple as just practice not everyone is the same not everyone can pick it up that easy iv tryed learning on my own and its gotten me nowhere but im not giving up im gonna take classes do what i gotta do to learn to play the guitar i will slam my head up against that wall till i learn.I love music
Rusty Cooley blazes away, I love hearing that, but when the feedback soars @ the start of Flying In A Blue Dream, that's when my whole body tingles. Joe's saying become technically good, but not ONLY technically good. Only internet guitarists will want to watch you practice, out in the real world you're going to have a very rough time if you can't actually right melodic, moving music. DO BOTH, NOT JUST ONE.
Hendrix..knew the notes in his way of "knowing"..its not about knowing it someone elses language.As long as YOU know where you are..thats a message that Satch would also agree with..:)
This isn't advice for guitar, this is advice for life. A lot of people are scared to go outside the box and take on what they don't know, and stick to doing what they do know. It's easier, it keeps their ego in check, and it feels good. The people who go furthest are the ones who are able to leave their pride at the door and be honest with themselves about what they lack. Only then can you understand how to really improve...
omg just yesterday it hit me after 5 years of playing guitar that i neeed to know every note on the guitar and know what sclae im playin and such. It'll make it soo much easier and faster to write songs.
as a non -musician I never understood or related to his music..I would rather listen to an swampy old blues guitarist. I would say he is obviously intelligent and this is a thoughtful interview, Refreshing as most rock guitarists have room temp IQ'S...
I blame Tom green for my weirdness the only way to get over any fear is to put yourself in as many situations as possible where feeling that fear will be the most intense
idk about others ,but in terms of just practice, I get a couple scales and work/riff on em till i get something that good, then build on that using musical know how, point is start from the heart when your playing!
Is it sad that I WOULD pay to watch Joe practice guitar? On a more serious note, this was a very insightful interview :D Thanks Satch, you're a genius!!!
The fuck is up with all the Malmsteen haters here? I love Satriani, thats why i'm here. And not to take anything away from him but he could never hold a candle to Malmsteen.
