Hey Everyone I have a question. Do you think it would be cool if Joe came out with a Guitar Lesson DVD? I think it would really kick. The reason is that fans of his like me, will certainly find it very useful. Yes, it will sell really well too. From the standpoint of the record label, this will be an issue of cost. For us, its about learning. There are many skeptics out there and many people who agree with me. Opinions !

Hi Eveyone Do the Stu, indeed LISF was a great instructional video. But I see it as more of an inspirational video. Everytime when I watch that DVD, I have to stop it and start playing because my hands just cannot resist touching the fretboard! Learning from that DVD is something like 10%. And the rest is impossible to follow. I have found myself (and I am sure there are thousands of others) paying heavy attention when Joe talks about his guitar, teaching and other technical aspects of his profession. A DVD could sum all this up very well. I think if Joe does come out with one, the result will be positive.

Hi again! How is everyone? Here is my version of the Video which is available from Fanta Shakota. They are all clips from Indian movies. Check this link out!

GUYS! The poll is finally done! Please do it !!!

eta. I grew in several countries actually. They include India, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, New Zealand and now the US. Sorry about the poll guys, Here is the edited version that works.

http://polls.heavystorm.com/poll.cgi?id=2932

About the instructionaly DVD: Obviously, Joe has a fanatical fan following, like us. It would make sense if he made the instructional DVD because people will really learn from it, not because its an instructional video, because its Joe teaching. You know, Joe taught himself. The student and the teacher are one. There has to be some kind of discipline that we all want to acquire from him. Joe, come on! Please justify your response! and dont forget these..

Satriani Poll: http://polls.heavystorm.com/poll.cgi?id=2932

I dont understand all this hype about Steve Vai and Yngwie Malmsteen. Steve Vai needs to be taking more lessons from Joe cause he still is nothing other than a talentless buffoon. Thats right, his playing is talentless and cold, with all focus on theory and patterns, rather than feelings. And Yngwie needs to get off his drunk state and agree to the fact that Steve is under Joe under all circumstances. He called Joe bland??? (read the chat with Metal Edge on his dorky website). I guess Yngwie wants to be remembered as being the next Bach or Paganini. Too bad he cannot achieve that. Satriani is bland??? Kidding me? His classical crap is annoying enough already after he repeats every riff at different speeds and then he goes on to comment on satriani's playing. He's probably never heard a Satriani song. Loser. And lay off that beer.

Indeed. I dont like Vai's music and I cannot get rid of the feeling that he is overrated. I have watched Steve Vai perform live twice live and I own 3 albums (Ultra Zone, Passion & Warfare, Anthology). I also have Live at the Astoria.

I dont disagree that Vai (Dr.) has come up with some good music like Sisters, Tender Surrender & I'll be around. I have also had the oppurtunity to meet Steve backstage. But thats his limit. Can we expect more? If we can, let him prove it. Getting a doctorate from Berklee could probably be a good thing. But it doesnt mean he's going to churn out better music. I hope he does. And I would like to see no more Steve Vai or Yngwie on G3. Yngwie's ego has skyrocketed and we could clearly see it at g303. And we could also see Steve's arrogance. His set was simply....... If you think think I am wrong, tell me whats right.

Fine, say whatever you want about Steve, I am not going to change my opinion. Study an album of his (for exmple The Ultra Zone). He shreds really well on the album, but is that music? Is there a tune to it? No. You dont want to say "my fave steve song is a G minor scale played really really fast over some bass line." That's technically music, but it's got no soul. I think Steve Vai is just emerged in his own world of electronics and effects that make his guitar sound like a keyboard. Maybe I am overlooking. Is Steve Vai supposed to be rock? or is he new age? or rap? In fact I am listening to Blue Powder and only the intro sounds good. The rest of the song seems to fall downhill...and the same is with pretty much every one of them. The only decent ones are Sisters, Tender Surrender and oooo. I seriously find boston rain melody a good one too, but WHY is he adding all these rubbish effects and stuff that does not really suit the song. I would love it to be a good song, but he just cannot do it.

My respect for steve does not increase simply because he worked for whitesnake, zappa and david lee roth. I dont listen to them and have no interest. Is Steve Vai famous among us all only because he is somewhat professionally related to Satriani? If that is the reason why people like his music, OUCH !

But I hope he wins that grammy, gets drunk and burns it.

Stu Not Boo clone: Oops, I meant burning his guitar. His guitars are ugly enough, I mean pretty, no...ugly.....who cares! Lets Laugh!

Maybe Steve Vai is a good musician, no denying that. He is a good guitarist, I dont disagree. After all, I started to listen to vai before Satriani. But.....bla bla blah .....(you know what I will say). But I am here enjoying Boston Rain Melody. If you guys think you know Steve's music better than me, tell me stuff of his thats good. I will listen. But you have to agree that his three necked guitar is a little ridiculous. It could work better if he was a spider.

I guess the greatest rubbish of the year was today's grammy. How wierd. I could go on about how much I hate the grammy's for institutionalizing what music should be like. Metallica wins for St.Anger. I am bothered when I shouldnt be.

TASTEY: Angry opinion? When did I ever express "anger" here? I hope we are on the same level of what anger means? Also, that kid js_jp_41 was being a little too disrespectful by constantly swearing (did you even read that, mr. tastey whatever) and after all he insulted my folks. I dont want to bring it up.

Once again, I am coming off as being a real a--hole here. I am just defending my stance. People like TASTEY, please dont bring up old stuff. I will answer, and sometimes the answer will not come accross as being a nice one. Thanks.

TASTEY: Listen, most of us tend to look at the negatives rather than positives. So, I doubt you read my posts clearly. You extracted all the negative points really well but didnt bother about anyting else, right? So will you stop it?? Read my messages again and say whatever you want to. If I think Vai has no talent, thats my opinion. I was sharing it. There have been many opinions on this page, but I dont post messages disagreeing with them all. You get it or not? If you keep bringing this up, its your fault you are making a fool out of yourself, and did I actually say "VAI SUCKS"? I cannot find it man, maybe its something you believe too. Is that why you are so interested in brining it over again, because I say it best? If thats the case, thanks man.

TASTEY: And why are you coming into all this? Whats your problem? I was having a heated yet peaceful debate with members of this website when you poked your nose in and started to ask me some of the most dumb and ridiculous questions I have ever been asked. "Are you an angry person?" You planning to pay for my "anger management" or what? Dont bring yourself into this, youre just bugging me with your "$%%#@" stuff you enjoy typing. What does that mean? You lunch wasnt good or youve been running loose with Diarrhea? Maybe you arent full of crap but full of piss too, as you just said it. Youre disgusting and a DUMB person who asks people the stupidest questions. Now get a life sucker!

You got yourself into this, you brainless buffoon. Get a freakin life if you can find one. I can send you one that comes out of the bottom of my "you know what", thats how much you deserve. Hee Hee Hee! >:-)

TASTEY: My opinion of Vai is my own. If you got all riled up over it, you could have discussed all that you wanted to. I would have listened. But instead you made comments about me. How stupid of you.

You dont need to call me "angry" and other crap like that. If you think my posts are angry, just let it be that way! Is it bothering you? Is it not giving you sleep or causing you a diarrhea? Get lost moron!

The grammy remark is MY OWN. Does it take a genius to understand this? If you are such a retarded loser to not let me voice my opinion, I wish I was born with more middle fingers to throw on your face.

Maybe I do say it best, you jackass. Maybe I am better than you because not even one post directed towards me has made sense. Get it? Reading your posts yells that you are unintelligent. I am not going to shut up unless you shut up. If you have a problem with me and my posts DEAL WITH IT!

Delfino pile: Thats an opinion. Please teach Tastey that. She/He/It is a proven loser and seriously retarted.

Do the Stu: I will shut up, but some people are too self righteous here. I cant keep quiet while I have an entire crew bitching at me, for only making a comment. Looks like some of you could have fit the time when catholic priests were burning the smart only because they could not understand them. God damn your righteous hand!

Stu Not boo Clone: You know if you think membership time gives a person more credibility, you can kiss my ass. When I call Vai talentless and at the same time I say I like tender surrender, you guys NEVER observe anything positive. So you want me to say I hate tender surrender??? In order to mot be a hypocrite. Go eat shit with Tastey shit. If all this pisses you off, stop coming here. And you have no sense of humor. You cannot understand SARCASM which is too complex for your feeble mind. I am sorry you have no experience with life.

Clarky: I am better than Steve Vai. In fact Steve takes lessons from me nowadays? Does that make me stupid or simply superhuman? Maybe the question you asked was rhetoric? I dont know.

Ovation: "Jazz_Man: Here's some sarcasm: When you've served your great country (like myself) and have been around the world protecting little scum like you, then I will take notice.... Grow up!! " I dont get the sarcasm. Protecting little scum like me? I dont understand. After all, why bring yourself into this? I would like it if you gave comments on SVai or something music related. I dont think many people can understand.