From the first day he discovered sound-on-sound recording, Steve was fascinated with the idea of owning a studio. His first sound-on-sound machine, a TEAC 1/4-inch 4-track recorder, was set up in an apartment at 1435 North Fairfax Street in Hollywood, and “Sy Vy Studios” was born....
Numerous guitar manufacturers were already clamoring for Vai’s endorsement, and Steve sent spec sheets to many of these companies to see who could best suit his needs. Getting a big endorsement deal was not his objective; getting the best guitar was. “Basically, every company approached me ...
Steve Vai wasbornon6th June 1960in Carle Place, New York, U.S. As of 2023, herageis 63 years. He holds American nationality and is of mixed descent. According to his birth chart, his sun sign is Gemini. His father’s name is John Vai and his mother’s name is Theresa Vai. He ...
In addition to his solo tour work, Vai is known for his creative live performances with orchestras around the world and for projects such as Vai Academy (the next installment of his guitar camp, typically held every 18 months: Vai Academy 6.0 will take place in August 2022), Alien Guitar ...
Steve Vai and Joe Satriani, who I hang with, and all of these young kids who are coming up, do that better than me. I play to my strengths. I am more thoughtful about what I play instead of just flying off the handle and playing to impress my guitar friends. There are people who...
The finish options all have great names such as Stallion White, Envy Green, Panther Pink and Sun Dew Gold.Ibanez Steve Vai PIA ‘Paradise In Art’ Envy Green · Source: IbanezPetal GripFor the new model, Vai has done away with his famous Monkey Grip, and opted instead for a new Petal...
Guitar greatSteve Vaiwill be temporarily out of action after recently undergoing surgery to repair his trigger finger. The musician revealed that he currently recovering. "I was doing this fun thing, and I had to put my thumb in this really weird position," he told the Guitar Villains podcast...
Steve Vai: I started working for him when I was 18 transcribing music. Then when I was 20, I moved to California, auditioned for his band, joined, toured and recorded with him for three years. I was very impressionable. I was very young, if you can imagine the naivety and...
Vai is on a mission to tell his tale, even if he has to wait for more life experiences to take shape and be woven into the trilogy. Its okay, though, as Steve relishes every intense second, both experiencing life, evolving and capturing the moment forever in his music, sometimes simulta...
Jim Beard, a keyboardist for Steely Dan, died at the age of 63 following a "sudden illness." He'd played with the group since 2008. Over the years, he also worked with Pat Metheny, John Mayer, Al Jarreau, Steve Vai and more. ...