Joe Satriani Private Lesson "Official" 

lmao true dude

i get nervous playing in front of my guitar teacher. I probably would pass out playing in front of satchriani lol.

Yeah I can't even play a guitar sitting in front of someone directly watching. I get too anxious. It was an issue for me with my last teacher. I went to him for nearly 3 years but still had trouble playing as I actually could while there. So I'd show him stuff I recorded once in a while and then he could see where I really was.

I play ok in front of my teacher. I have the toughest time learning or imrovising in front of him. It is tough and i have mad respect for this guy playing Joe's song for him... i probably would've just done some scales and a couple of chords!

thats because you suck, if you had the same level as this guy, it would like riding a bycicle, trust me, this satch boogie lick is not difficult, this beard dude can play things way more complex than that

Ryan Pross This comment really sums up this video. 👍🏼

It’s a frightening experience on the day you learn how little you know, and have a mortgage and three kids to feed.

True mastery

Brother, the day you canne' get better, it's time to put down the axe, your a God!!

Ear training seems impossible! 😛

By which you mean he plays everything one fret higher. Hardly difficult

@@FrankFurther Doesn't work for open strings

Double-locking Floyd Rose! You need to pull out the Allen key to retune. The tuners on the bridge can move within a semi-tone, but you're putting too much pressure on the screw to use those to down or up tune that semi-tone. On a regular guitar it isn't so crazy a solve to do a quick tune down stretch out each string and get back to playing.

I'd have said, "I can play a pretty killer C chord. Watch." Then proceed to mess that up.

Honestly so hype

Good point! I would have melted!

True, but to bad that it wasn't a younger person that really needed lessons. Like what Michael H says with smoke on the water..

Kevin Dozier, not only that, but the fact that it was very well performed.

helltoplay1 I think there are 10,000 people who recognize his skill, dedication and how he was working to confirm what Satch was teaching him for every 1 who insisted he was talking too much. This was a great lesson both for him and for all of us still well below the students skill level who are learning second hand :)

relax... most people think he was awesome... dont let the few trolls in

I haven't seen any comments bashing him yet... but I didn't look that hard either. Anyway if people are being dicks to him it's probably rooted somewhere in jealousy, one that he got a lesson with a legend and it was filmed and two that he's likely better at guitar than they thought he'd be and nobody likes people who are better than them.

Some of these people have no class. There clearly jealous and out of that becomes meanness. Very sad.

The student played well under pressure. I think he'd laugh off any negative comments because he'd know they were baseless. I don't think he needs defending either.

"ship" = silver surf board.

That might be the most intriguing bit of musical advice I've ever heard.

21:23

i already have that opinion about all scales, just not able to play it so my style pretty much remains air guitar...but at least i'mgood at that! XD

@@andrewbintang4591 Ha! :) [MASSIVE PASTE OF AN OLD POST OF MINE]: I learned music theory in college many years ago and still haven't applied it to my solo playing because I haven't taken the time because I can play whatever I hear in my head with no trouble after 20 years of obsessive lead playing. I understand the concept of modes and know the different modes, but I can't play one without pausing and thinking it through and then applying it to my guitar, slowly. Here are two really awesome vidoes about understanding and applying modes to guitarvideos ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-K_m8a9XJYJA.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F5QxK9DPmUw.html Modes seem very confusing and overwhelming, but its just about which scale degree of the major scale you are STARTING on, creating your starting point, which results in the distribution of whole step and half step intervals within the scale which is what creates the sound of a particular mode. Since all songs have a key (or chords) under them, it is probably more accurate to say that the mode you are playing is a result of the key of the music (or the chord) you are playing over. Check it out: The major scale (C to C on a keyboard) is made up of these intervals: whole whole half whole whole whole half The major scale is called the Ionian mode. If you start on C and play the major scale through to C, or return to C or whatever you are playing from your STARTING POINT of C. You played STARTING from the first scale degree of the C Major/Ionian scale: C... Now imagine if you are still playing over a song in the key of C major and you play a scale starting at D, but you are playing that EXACT same C Major/ionian scale EXCEPT that you are not playing (or starting on) the C. You are playing the second mode: Dorian... because you started on the second scale degree (D) of the C major scale and played within the C Major/Ionian scale of whole whole half whole whole whole half, BUT because you started on D NOT on C you didn't play: whole whole half whole whole whole half (Major/ionian from C to C), you played whole half whole whole whole half whole (Dorian D to D starting from the 2nd scale degree of the C major/Ionian scale, which is D). The thing that made really understand the CONCEPT of modes was playing along with the intro of Satriani's "Flying In A Blue Dream" on the B string while understanding that it is the Lydian mode and that I was playing along in Lydian. Lydian is really close to the major scale, it just has a sharped 4, which is a result of starting on the 4th scale degree of the major scale (instead of starting on the first scale degree, which would be major/ionian). Think of a keyboard... in the key of C, you'd be starting your scale on F instead of C. Take a look at a keyboard and note the distribution of the black keys (which are the reason for the whole steps between the white keys which have the black keys between them) and it will be plain to see why, in comparison to major or Ionian: whole whole half whole whole whole half Lydian is: whole whole whole half whole whole half It's because there are 2 black keys between C and E and 4 black keys between F and B. So anyway, fire up "Flying in a Blue Dream" now... Okay. Hear that droning feedback note? Coincidentally it just happens to be a C because the song is in the key of C. Now play it on the B string at the 1 st fret. Now, from there go up the B string to frets 3 5 7 8 10 8 Hear it? You just played the motif of the song by playing Lydian, WHICH IS like a major/ionian with a sharped 4, which is merely a result of starting on the 4th scale degree of the major/ionian instead of the 1st scale degree. That's what made it all click for me. Does that make sense? Should I make a video to show what I mean? The order of the modes memory aid (from college) is: I Don't Phone Lydia Much Anymore Lois For example: Ionian/Major starts on the first scale degree, notated: ^1 = "1st scale degree" ^1 Ionian/Major ^2 Dorian ^3 Phrygian ^4 Lydian ^5 Mixolydian ^6 Aeolian/Minor ^7 Locrian Have you heard of "relative minor"? C major's relative minor is A minor because it is built on the ^6th scale degree of C. ^6 Aeolian is the "relative minor" of whatever key your ^1 Ionian/Major is... so, in the key of C, ^1 is C and ^6 is A, and that is why A minor is the relative minor of C major.

@@StratMatt777 Got it! This was awesome, and right at the time I needed a boost to get going on music theory. Thank you for taking the time to write such a crystal clear explanation.

Rick makes you think about guitar; Joe makes you think about music, and what it is to be a musician.

This was a very good lesson for me, I got a ton out of it. I really am a folk picker for the most part. But what you say transcends. And when most people say what you said it sounds like my dad saying it. It's not personal it's just if I want to be better I need to improve some things, usually things I don't like to play or have a incorrect attitude about. I freaky like the way you put it. It's like why don't I just make piece with my demons embrace the lesson and set my self free to go anywhere. That sounds good but now I have to go pick a hole to patch and it gets overwhelming. Thanks Joe, and to the man who played along with you and opened up. He plays very well too but you are a master, PhD level. You have gone through all the ups and downs of learning most every aspect. So you can see where most people are in their playing at a glance. Anyway, thanks again.

Not always! I’ve technically been playing for 25 years, but I learned some lead scales and all the basic chords when I was a kid, and never had the desire to really be a musical player until about 2 years ago, and I’ve made tons of progress. I’m faster and cleaner than I ever used to be. I have a long way to go though, but in my opinion, that’s the beauty of music and playing an instrument. Your skills NEVER max out. There is always room for improvement, and new material to learn. This was a great video to watch, but that was the one thing I found myself disagreeing with.

What it is, is total defeatist bollocks. You can absolutely train speed. Don't give up, push yourself harder. It's the only way to get there

+Iron Feliks I badly broke my ring finger on my left hand so my playing days are over but I still do what I can.

@@MrJuliesguy Hope you resumed playing dude

@@adityamittal3885 Thanks so much, I have adapted somewhat but it's not like it used to be, I had the good fortune to receive as a gift a 1940ish Gibson lap steel guitar that will allow me to play without handicap, I am saving up money to have the lap steel fixed by a luthier, it's in pretty bad shape...with the recent goings on in the world, it looks like it will be a few years until I can swing it, your comment was very nice, thank you

@@MrJuliesguy No need for thanks mate as a guitar player myself I can relate how not being able to play your axe feels like. Keep playing brother hope you get that lap steel fixed too. Stay safe.

@Iskandar Bakhtiyorov Why is he not a God?

Lmao....voldy look alike😂

😂😂😂

Wtf!! He looks like he that we dont speak about!!

😂The first time I saw onscreen Voldemort I thought Satch was playing him.

Iron Feliks doesnt that just make you LOVE the man even MORE! He is such a gentleman

Iron Feliks hes an amazing player. His music is less bout the showing size of a dick, rather he mixes classic rock licks w his technique. And hes an amazing teacher

He is rude and condescending

@@taylormarloe7006 you must be an awfully sensitive person to come to that conclusion from this interaction.

@@Alex-xm5nh yep

moJomittens Yeah, I definitely would not have been able to play at all in his situation

Every idiot on the comments, saying they would drop their picks and be unable to play in front of Satriani, that's because you suck at guitar, if you had the same guitar technique and level as this bearded dude, it'd be like playing the Happy Birthday tune. This Satch boogie tune is not difficult. This dude can play things way more complex and advanced than that.

Latin, have you ever met someone like Satriani before? I have. I have my JS1000 signed by the man, in fact. Seeing him standing only a few feet in front of you is surreal. I was extremely nervous shaking his hand and could almost not even speak properly. With your logic, I must also suck at speaking because I was unable to speak well in front of him?

William Weller makes no sense, he is just another person

You're right. He is just another person. How is it unreasonable to be nervous around people you seriously look up to? You're lying if you claim to have never been nervous around someone.

And his explanation of how those notes exist on the fretboard and then invert by the pickups!

+Gumball waterson haha my thoughts exactly as well :P

+Gumball waterson Or a private lesson from the guy that originally gave the guy the lessons, then whatever guy behind that one.

+Umad Bro the dude had never had a lesson

+Gumball waterson lol i need a private lesson from Gumball getting the private lesson from the guy getting the private lesson

I need new strings that's something I know fer sure xD

Lol

Vai playing Satch Boogie in front of Satch, on a JS guitar, with Satch's rig, would not get it right either. It was a ballsy move.

That's a side-splitter! hahaha

Word

HAHAHAHA Got me on that one. CHEERS!

Literally ahah same here

RT

Right on

@Cletis Evans Jesus Christ you're the absolute worst type of person

@@jorgen3662 i mean its kinda true, people who are confident and perform under pressure, what ever it may be, go the farthest. That's just a fact

That's what the big leagues are all about brother. Zap Johnnie on the spot!! He did it perfect. Great job Rick, Been there.

@@AG-ur1lj spot on A G. IT'S A mind game period. Set up what works for you & stick at it. You'll be the best at what you do.

@@AG-ur1lj make peace with him brother. IT'S like fighten the police. 50/50 chance other wise.

+Chuck U. Farley The guy played great and is a good guitarist. i never played that well in a master class. It's just too bad his musical Knowledge and vocabulary wasn't were it should be. If he takes what Joe said to hearts and learns what he was told Then he should get another lesson. The kid can play so armed with a bit more Knowledge it will make a great Master Class

+Chuck U. Farley Joe seemed impressed, but he's there to teach him as well.

Loud Guitar contest wins the crappy quiet lesson contest. WTF the audio engineer whoever it is responsible for setting up and making sure all is a go should not be employed by the same employer. Be it an AVHQ guy or the contests subcontractor whoever. there is someone that is the guilty no skilled hack that blew someone to be there and do nothing.

Very true, but also artistically! The vast majority of guitarists are much better at just one of those two perspectives than the other. Satch has the extremely rare combination of being world class in both ways, and that’s why he’s a legend

@@etczetra429 he was rude and condescending sad really

Taylor Marloe How??

No afermation just a to good to be able to listen that's all

he might be good but he still aint a professional. as you can see he aint teaching him to play guitar, he's teaching him how to be pro.

@@ashishshrestha2803 Dude, Satch can teach anyone to be a pro

@@RanMagalthat's exactly why that dude is hopeful

Rick Corvese is his name, and he clearly EARNED this lesson. It's hard to imagine how much time and effort he put into learning these instrumentals, but it was obviously a labor of love. It's pretty inspiring to see somebody getting meet their hero and pay them this kind of compliment.

@@johncaccioppo1142 well said bro, i was kidding of course and enjoyed this vid 😉

Also taught kirk Hammett!

He has a very calm and soothing voice and demeanor. LOL its hard to believe he's Italian!!!

Technique, Feeling, and knowing how to juggle both to represent you is the step to Transcendence

Yeah now that you mention it jack - I totally agree with the Randy Rhoads anaolgy. His passion for the music is equal to his knowledge of the music. Man Satch is one hell of a good teacher - he wants to share his musical/guitar knowledge without being pedantic. I'm a software developer by trade and also have had my share of guitar teachers So I've met plenty of pedantic pricks hahaha.

totally dig it and agree on this. WOW. The Satch man REALLY knows his stuff. Never ceases to amaze me.

Guy taught Steve Vai. It shouldn't be a surprise that he's an incredible teacher.

Who's surprised?.......Just affirmation of the, one-of-a-kind, Joe Satriani.

He is very wise and has thought a lot about being a musician.

He won the lesson from a lookalike contest and purportedly, for possessing such great robot right hand technique.

+2aMixw5lwfes ftuStolrs

I think someone less talented deserves the lesson lol

+Billy Cosmosis took me a second to understand ..... I can't stop laughing :')

;)

+Billy Cosmosis rofl Lord V!

+Billy Cosmosis hahahahahahah!!!

+Billy Cosmosis He would have won too if only he had turned his wand into a guitar. Wandus Ibanezus!.

True! He teached so many great guitar players... He and Steve Vai are my two favorite guitar players. Steve Vai got lessons from Joe Satriani. I think I like Steve Vai a bit more. You have a great lesson from Steve Vai here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9-dOKmwSicw.html It's great for beginners, but not just for those. :)

Right on

As a professional guitar teacher, I'd say he's excellent. Very empathetic, but also direct. You can see how he's developed many famous players over the years.

Can people please stop saying he looks like an alien or lord Voldemort. I feel butterflies in my stomach and get triggered to just laugh.

Agree, but he's also been given his fish in the past. Now he is learning how to fish. If you learn how to fish you never need to be given them again. I mean, we can all learn where to put our fingers to learn a song. And show it off to our mates. But if you can learn how that song was made, what scale was used and how the artist got there.... then you can create your own Satch Boogie.

EVERYONE can learn something new how ever good he is

haha I love satchs look at 1:37 "Why am I here?" xD

ILOVEAYANAMI Everyone can learn something new from JOE SATRIANI... however good he is

Joe can turn great into greater.

He was rude and condescending sad really

@@taylormarloe7006 No way

@@markusantonio4866 no way what?

@@taylormarloe7006 You think Satch was rude and condescending? I don't, I think he just gave the dude what he came there for. To learn, one must check ego at the door and embrace what teacher shows. Satch made a point to compliment the dude several times too.

what evil person would destroy his guitars

Hilarious

Ha! I was watching this thinking MAN! He looks like He Who Must Not Be Named! Then I saw your comment and was like......yep.

It's all about how much he enjoys music and playing

Best comment I’ve ever seen.

+Jude Miller Saw that. Second nature just raking it through. Made me think of a Steve Vai guitar player practice article.

He was doing warm ups. Just like an athlete does.

Might replay. I picked up pay attention to modes and in- versions. Scales are a reference.

And he really emphasized ear training.