Hey Joe,

GOOD MORNING ALL,

STEVEE T...THANKS FOR THE WELCOME

CAPTAIN STEVE...SWEET LYRICS

Hey Joe,

You have a great community here...they clearly are enlightened people who love you....feel honored to be among you all....seems like really good folks who understand the purpose of their existence...and your music connects to their inner most feelings....just so lovely... Love this quote of yours Joe, "I'm just inspired by everyday life. I find it very wondrous. There is so much to reflect upon, to write about, to dream about, and to hope for." Much of life is about perspective...isn't it?...it's not a desert, if you see the treasures in each and every day........

Hi Satriella,

Yes, bliss...you understand......your "voice" is so positive and has powerful energy...congratulations...I saw Joe perform recently and really didn't know what I was about to experience...just brilliant....wonderful evening....a gift!!....Hope you are feeling better...I am sure you will be fine by the the time Joe arrives in June, and be sure of this... when you hear and see Joe play it is almost like a religious experience....creation in its purest richest form...and and and...when you see him "SMILE"...well...pure sugar...He will probably be extra marvelous just knowing his biggest fan is in the audience......enjoy!

Oh, btw...I just realized I bought my last Joe CD at Tower Records in Carle Place...near Joe's old high school.....love the coincidence...hey if anyone is on Long Island...let me know I can give you a tour of Joe's old neighborhood....lol!!!

Wake up everyone, stop what you are doin', wherever you are...whatever the time...click on the link that Andy of the UK posted...(thanks Andy) so cool to hear Joe speak so eloquently about his music, especially one of my favorites, TEN WORDS...I knew it!! Such humanity in that song...Joe you are a true artist!! ....What a great song!!...Joe, this might make your heart smile a little...I had my class of 6 year old students listen to TEN WORDS again at the end of the day today...we call every Friday, Freedom Friday in my class...they were moving all around...and just feeling the spirit of your music...thanks Joe...for well...thanks for connecting us to ourselves.... http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/wm/aod.shtml?wm/paul_franks

Ovation...thanks so much for appreciating my words! ...I am just stating the obvious...Joe's music is a gift...He writes what we feel and think....

Satriella, no I don't write lyrics, but thanks for appreciating my writing.....I write my mind and my heart....love writing poetry for myself...and just started writing children's books...(have to find a publisher)....Hey I have an idea!!! ....maybe one day.... this is good!!....I can write a children's book about Joe's life, and you can illustrate it...sounds like a plan...lol....hey ya never know..I read the postings about your excellent artwork...I will check it out .

Stevee T....Suffolk...so close...hey maybe we can start a "Kramer/Seinfeld" style tour of Joe's old neighborhood...lol

Well, bye all....Oh, I will leave you with a quote from another great talent below....food for thought......

Good morning Joe,

Enjoyed your interview this week. Thank you for sharing your feelings about the instrument and the birth of the song Ten Words. Below find an excerpt from today's New York Times, Long Island section. This is where I take my lessons. I thought it might interest you. It is near your boyhood town.(It is in New Hyde Park on New Hyde Park Road) Idea: It would be really cool if you donated one of your guitars or something else from your journey to the museum, so that the visitors can be even more enlightened about the brilliant Joe Satriani. Chris the owner has a very interesting collection dedicated to the guitar. This Saturday, while I was waiting to take my lesson, I was looking at a guitar that was played by Jimi...cool. I mentioned in my first post that the guitar is a beautiful new world to me, so places like the museum are invaluable. Oh, by the way I read the list of your favorite albums...it was a great place to start as I begin my musical journey...thanks.. I love Electric Ladyland...I think I was too busy playing with my Barbie Dolls when it came out..lol...Well anyway back to the museum... it is a very unique place, and soooo close to Carle Place High School. When I discovered my teacher John Grayson also went to the same school as you and Steve Vai...well, had to ask.."Is there something in the water?...lol"......Have a great day....and continued success on the tour...and with Super Colossal.....You are a real "star"....a true artist.

"The American Guitar Museum fills an old farmhouse in New Hyde Park to bursting: exhibits in the living room, a guitar repair workshop in the dining room, a tiny gift shop in the kitchen, and exotic guitars for sale in the pantry. The second floor, used for music lessons, also holds a collection of banjos, mandolins and ukuleles.

This museum is not for the claustrophobic. But for those with even a passing interest in its subject, it is, in Guitar Player magazine's phrase, "the Luthier's Louvre."

Chris Ambadjes, who opened the museum in 1992, said it operates mainly as a repair shop and studio, but several thousand people visit each year just to see the exhibits. In addition to D'Angelico guitars, the museum has vintage instruments by other famous makers, guitarlike instruments from around the world and a display of materials used to make guitars.

For school groups, Mr. Ambadjes emphasizes a science exhibit showing how the magnetic pickups on an electric guitar work to amplify its sound.

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Satriella, did you get to read Joe's post to Kayla...so cool...you asked for some blue and there it is....... .....wow, nice to know he is really really connected....btw checked out your art...beautiful...must be so nice to create like that....I am sure you make Joe smile when he sees it..

Kayla...congratulations!!

JOE, here's some words from one of Satriella's and Andy's countrymen...sweet words to start the week.......almost as sweet as your music...almost...

"We are such stuff as Dreams are made of, and our little life is rounded with a sleep." William Shakespeare

Hey Joe,

Today my first grade class finished their "Ten Words" project. It was your song that inspired them. They thought about nature, and captured its essence in ten Words. They were really moved by your music....Thanks for the inspiration!!

Class 1-119

The charming ocean is making beautiful noise like writing music. - Noah

The ocean beach moves softly like a beautiful butterfly flying. -Sara

Black silky sky, sparkling white stars, beautiful world, shows happiness. -Monisha

Birds beautiful, amazing in flight make nature interesting and nice. -Elliott

The earth feels like red roses, the world is blooming. -Jeremy

I like to play with nature swimming to my happiness. -Ariel

Stars shine, they are bright and give me light inside. -Nafee

Natural stars glow, sun sets, moon beams, fantastic feeling...happiness. -Yuan

The sky is a safe pillow with a sun shining. -Douthen

Sunsets are like butterflies flying gently in the afternoon air. -Brandon

Playing outside, looking at nature feels breezy and happy inside. - Natalie

Beautiful trees, green and brown fill me with sparkling light. -Alex

Beautiful garden makes my heart feel soft and I shine. -Ebony

Stars twinkle like a shiny diamond heart, I love it! -Rachel

Nature so beautiful, yet also fierce like a scratching lion. -Jesus

Sun shines brightly in the blue sky...I feel sunny. Yassine

Breezy playing outside, feeling fresh, wind blows...I live it. Kevin

Nature feels like swimming, it's exciting fun...I taste sunshine. Michael

Charming cheerful, sunshine lights the meadow...pink, yellow, and red. Ariel S.

"Music education should be an essential part of everyone's life. I'm happy to support the programs that Music in Schools Today provides for thousands of young people all across the country." ~Joe Satriani

Hey Everyone,

Below find "Music in Schools Today" site...Interesting site with great guitar links...check it out.

http://www.mustcreate.org/index.shtml

Congratulations to Joe on helping the schools keep music in education...Joe you are one of the angels on earth...that's what I think...

Peace and Happiness...illuminata xxxooo

Hi All, Yes, Bumblefoot..Ron Thal..great addition to Guns N Roses...check out his site...includes pic with Joe... http://www.bumblefoot.com/index.htm

Hey Satriella...thanks for the advice!..of course I will continue to post...yes, maybe one day I will get a blue message too...he he he...Btw.. on my first post I mentioned this, but worth repeating...Joe threw his pic in my direction when I saw him...and I have been practicing with it ever since...a real "Cinderella" moment!!!...........and I must say to you, I really admire your artistic ability...original creativity is really a gift...to others true...but mainly to yourself...I think Joe would agree...I have been studying art history for years..bringing my students to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and MOMA......I developed a real appreciation for the passion that lives inside of artists...like the passion that lives inside of musicians...keep on creating...

Stevee T...yes..it has been so much fun sharing Joe with the little ones...the other day little Sarah said..."Could you please put on that "Ten Words" song again?"...Just trying to share the best there is with the purest hearts... illuminataxxxoo

Hey Satchland,

Satriella I am excited for you!!...it is June and I can feel your excitement all the way here in NYC....these are the memories that make life sooo enjoyable...so nice to hear your joy....Also saw your lovely picture of Kayla...very cool...You inspired me to do more art with my students...I am presently teaching precious first graders... I teach them things that will inspire them...maybe above what is typical...we worked with Vincent vanGogh, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso,and Claude Monet this week....Let me tell you, they just love it!!...You may enjoy reading about Paul Klee, he inspires the individual spirit...in an uplifting way....Picture this Sandy...the kids doing art while listening to Joe....they are loving his music!!....They ask me every day to put on one of his CDs...BTW..Any art tips you can suggest for the little ones will be very much appreciated....

Kayla thanks for asking for guitar tips from the Satchland community...the tips are helping me too!!!

Hey Ovation,

Thanks for sharing Paul Clark's site...tutorials will be very helpful...

Bought Joe's "Guitar Secrets"...had to lol when I received it in the mail.....I am just a novice guitarist, soooo I am so not ready for his secrets.......but maybe one day...maybe....I highly recommend it for those of you who can really play....night all

Hi All,

Hi Ovation, Stevee T....everyone out there in Satchland,

Thanks Ovation!!! Went to the show!!...Mike is brilliant!!...Bryan was great too!! Sorry if my review is that of a novice...but it is real and true. The music was so clean, crystal clear...his ability was amazing!!....and having Bryan with him was a perfect fit. Mike is so gifted it is almost daunting for a new comer like me to watch....They both enjoyed playing together...spoke to the audience..they asked for requests...the crowd knew all his material...and they had great looking guitars lol...They have a new CD...The room (Coda) is really nice, very cozy and welcoming...the crowd, all fans of Mike...and many Zappa fans and Vai fans....in fact Mike asked who was going to the Zappa does Zappa concert this month...(Btw..I tried to get tickets but sold out)...Steve Vai will be performing too!!!!!!! That's at the Beacon in NYC...

Well...that's it...thanks all for contributing to my "education"....this is a special time in my life....("walked" away from a terrible car accident with a different "lens" on living)... this is my own personal Renaissance..learning the guitar, dancing, writing..and truly living!!.....and all of you are adding jewels to a treasure.. which is now my life...Have a magnificent Sunday!!!

Hey Satchland,

Satriella...I am counting the days with you...imagine your enthusiasm is traveling the world.... your exuberance is contagious..my little munchkins do play the air guitar...it is very cute...the class age is about 7 years old... My students listen to Joe of course, now that I have discovered him!!! But they also enjoy other genres.... John Coltrane, Al Green, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra...had them listening to British Blues today...amazing stuff...Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton...etc....Satriella used your advice with art today...we were doing da Vinci...so they worked on portraits....and inventions too..but when they did the portraits I told them to draw what they actually saw not what they thought things looked like...thanks...oh btw I told them an artist from England them sent me this lesson........that's you!

Thanks all for the great links....the sharing on this site is just very very enjoyable.....Ovation still can't believe a guy on the other side of the world shared info that sent me to a gig in NYC...what a great world!!! Thanks for sharing your mind with us!!

Congratulations Cheese...to you and your son....I could picture your son with his guitar...and so proud of himself with his educational accomplishment.....Great job!

Well, well, well...once again I am impressed with humanity....Randell very cool!!!!...you have done something very generous that will affect this lovely young lady for years to come...your kindness reminds us all of how we can gently touch the lives of others...and continue to make this planet as beautiful as it should be....you know this isn't just about a guitar...it is the spirit of what is good in people....you make me smile....

Soadsy...John...you are quite thoughtful and generous yourself with your pearls of wisdom...nice!!...you too have made a such a difference here...

Gentlemen...you both make me believe in angels on earth...

Ms. Kayla....keep on smiling, laughing, and creating....continue to fill your heart with love....and you will always hear the music....

Hi Everybody!

Joe, I just got back from Harvard University....Had an amazing opportunity to be part of a summer institute....the focus was understanding understanding....Educators from 41 countries..just exquisite!!!!!!...During one of the discussions I mentioned you....we were talking about competition....and assessment...I mentioned your name to the group and something you had said about enjoying playing with other brilliant guitarists..that you looked forward to the experience... it was positive and enjoyable...of course I am paraphrasing....And I posed the question...Wouldn't it be wonderful if in our schools competition could be edifying, thus contributing to positive growth and human connections more often? They all liked the example and agreed.. I think they will go home and "chew on that idea"....oh and happy belated birthday....wishing you a year in which more of your dreams come true....as you know with fulfulling dreams comes responsibilities...thanks for living in such a "bright" way...your example gives others the courage to live up to their potentials as well.....

Hi Joe....Hi everyone out there in Satchland...hope all is well!

Joe back to school with the kids...my classroom once again is filled with learning, laughter and gorgeous music.......last year the school newspaper published our poetry project and explained it was "Joe Satriani" inspired....now this new group of first graders is getting to know you too....one of the school psychologists walked in yesterday as they were creating Picasso art.....with your music dancing in the air....his comment..." I wish I was in this class!"....exquisite to see how these young minds are moved by beautiful music....I set up a special music center this year and feel it will be very positive....I am also meeting with the Director of Education at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this week to brainstorm....connecting the Arts to education....continuing to use the Arts as entry points into the other disciplines....have been busy connecting what I do to the great research coming out of Harvard's "Project Zero" ...spent some time there this summer....great stuff Joe...You would love the ""Artful Thinking" research being done there, "The Theory of Multiple Intelligences",...Oh and "Teaching for Understanding"...the Project Zero research is led by Howard Gardner, Steve Seidel and Dave Perkins...just brilliant!!!......well that is it for now........

Hey Satchland musicians, artists, writers, dancers, thinkers....Keep on creating and making this world what it should be...a place where beauty abounds...you all inspire me!

Oh...going to see Carlos Santana tonight... should be fabulous!!...saw Daltry and Townsend this week...fun stuff...........take care all...

byeeeeeeeeeeee

STEVEE T SAW CARLOS ON LONG ISLAND...ORIGINAL HOME OF "OUR FAVORITE GUY" JOE SATRIANI...OH AND LET ME SAY THE SOUNDS OF CARLOS SANTANA...SO BEAUTIFUL...JUMPED OUT OF MY SEAT TO DANCE...GORGEOUS NIGHT AT JONES BEACH TOO!

SMILES TO ALL

Hey Satchland...geez miss you all...came across the following thought some of you may be interested...I am going to the Iridium Jazz Club this month and noticed something of interest on their site...if you are in the NYC area you may want to go see/meet THE Les Paul ...he performs at the Iridium Jazz club every Monday night.....Keep on creating...

Smiles, Illuminata

http://www.iridiumjazzclub.com/les.shtml

Hi Joe!!

Just got the update about your NYC gig...so excited...I just got my tickets!!! My students are still loving you, and every year I introduce more elementary school kids to your brilliance. I just got back from Harvard again...studying leadership skills....of course over and over again there were discussions about what is "intelligence"...and how to include all kids and embrace them. I am certainly getting their attention with your music and your story...On a sad note, my mom recently passed away...she had a stroke which proved fatal...I flew out to California to be with her during her last 3 days of life...she was listening to music through "You Tube" in her final hours...her favorite music reached her through this technology...pretty amazing..and peaceful...............Btw also going to see Vai soon...sharing all of my new found musical culture with my son...he started taking guitar lessons with a guy from Carle Place....I think that is a good sign..........see ya soon

Hi Satchland...miss you all...wishing you a beautiful summer....going to see Joe tomorrow in New York City...of course anticipating another wonderful and memorable performance....it's the Anniversary party for Surfin with the Alien...very cool...

Hey Joe you wrote you are also taking fan favorites from other work..mine is Ten Words!!...would be cool if you dedicate that song to the teachers of New York City...I know the song's connection to 911....and I being a city teacher remember how all the teachers in NYC stayed with their children calmly and lovingly that day.....while our own families were somewhere else...I was so impressed by the dedication of the NYC teachers, but not surprised...I know you do great things for education, so I would really smile if you did this dedication.......

See ya tomorrow,