Guitars are fun. There are plenty of different kinds to play. They look cool. They sound cool. Don't you want to play guitar?

Satriani's Law: There's at least a 30% chance that someone will print the name Satriani incorrectly

Solos I kind of [couldn't] care less about. I know most people probably think that's what I care most about, but it's really the melody playing that is the cornerstone of what I'm working on.

I've always done 'the wrong thing' and had a pretty wonderful time doing it.

Song ideas have come to me in the middle of interviews, in the shower, or while I'm writing another song.

Guitars are fun. There are plenty of different kinds to play. They look cool. They sound cool. Don't you want to play guitar?

I write the songs first and in most cases teach myself the technique second.