Joe Satriani and Steve Vai's 50-Year-Old Teenage Jam

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson 50 years ago, now on their album The Sea of Emotion.

Nov 6, 2026

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai's 50-Year-Old Teenage Jam

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson 50 years ago, now on their album The Sea of Emotion.

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Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson 50 years ago, now on their album The Sea of Emotion. Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson 50 years ago, now on their album The Sea of Emotion. Originally reported by Guitar World.

The Sea of Emotion Album

SatchVai - 'The Sea Of Emotion, Pt.1' (Official Video) - YouTube

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai released The Sea of Emotion album today, November 6.

Remote Recording Process

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai synchronize solos onstage together.

They recorded the album remotely by sending song ideas via email, working from separate locations.

Teenage Jam Session

They recorded a 50-year-old guitar jam during one of Steve Vai's 13-year-old guitar lessons.

The Sea of Emotion Title

The album title references their Long Island childhood, looking out at fields from Carle Place school.

Satriani's Explanation

Satriani's Explanation

Satriani said they only recorded together once, when they played Glenn Hughes' song at Steve's house.

Vai's Explanation

Vai recorded a 50-year-old guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson with Joe Satriani.

The Sea of Emotion Release

The Sea of Emotion album is released today via earMUSIC.

The bottom line

Joe Satriani and Steve Vai recorded a guitar jam during a 13-year-old lesson 50 years ago, now on their album The Sea of Emotion.

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