Joe Satriani is a shred guitar legend among legends. As a guitarist and teacher, Joe has influenced the likes of Steve Vai, Kirk Hammet, Andy Timmons, etc. As a guitarist, musician, and composer, Joe has been nominated for 15 Grammy awards. Joe has played with the likes of Deep Purple, Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and many others.


6:13 - Utilizing stacked forths on guitar, Joe’s early years as a guitar player, and how he developed his style of improvisation, chordal harmony, and melodic phrasing.
17:29 - A shared love for Jimi Hendrix and his creative freedom as a guitar player.
27:09 - Joe’s take on blending rock, pop, metal, and everything in between, and how he accidentally developed his sweep technique.
34:30 - How Joe stays fresh as a guitar player, and talks about some of his personal influences.
43:56 - The importance of having confidence in your own creative voice.
48:55 - Joe’s goals and plans for the future as a musician, and the development of Joe’s new record.
57:26 - Joe’s experience playing with Deep Purple.

Total Runtime: 67:04

Brian Fallon is the New Jersey born-and-bred singer/songwriter/American punk rocker extraordinaire, and lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist of the band The Gaslight Anthem. Brian has contributed to other projects such as The Horrible Crowes and Molly and the Zombies, as well as releasing material as a solo artist.


1:08 - Being from New Jersey, and honoring Jersey’s One-True God: Bruce Springsteen.
3:15 - Growing up with music in the family.
7:13 - The glory of the Telecaster.
14:33 - Brian’s thoughts on the immediate future of live music, and how’s he’s been spending his time at home during lockdown.
18:04 - Taking lessons again as an adult, and opening your mind anew to learning.
25:25 - The art of practice.
31:16 - The importance of warming up, stretching, and taking care not to damage the tools of your trade - YOUR FREAKING HANDS!
33:23 - Brian’s acoustic collection, and the beauty of a vintage instrument.
38:30 - The rise of The Gaslight Anthem, the importance of building your audience from a grassroots level, and being fearless in learning from your peers.
50:58 - Brian’s dream guitars.
60:16 - Brian’s passion for amp building.

Total Runtime: 64:44

Steve Lukather is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, and producer. He's a renowned session guitarist, founding member of the band Toto, solo artist, and author. Steve has released 15 albums with Toto, 8 records as a solo artist, received 5 Grammy wins and published an autobiography. Need we say more?


2:26 - Steve’s new L-4.
5:20 - Life during lockdown.
7:07 - Steve’s new solo record.
20:46 - Thoughts on the future of touring as a musician.
24:21 - Stories from Steve at the height of his career as a session musician.
30:14 - The importance of having your own style as a guitar player.
36:53 - Steve’s advice on playing guitar over complex chord changes.
40:35 - More stories from Steve’s days as a session player.
47:32 - Thoughts on who Steve would have or would like to play with in the past/future.
55:10 - Going sober.

Total Runtime: 63:47