# 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.
- Title: Joe Satriani and Steve Vai's 50-Year-Old Teenage Jam
- Summary: 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.
- Keywords: joe satriani, steve vai, the sea of emotion, guitar lessons, long island, carle place school, led zeppelin, black sabbath, jimmy hendrix, kiss, deep purple, glenn hughes
- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/joe-satriani-and-steve-vai-on-their-50-year-old-teenage-jam-the-sea-of-emotion
- Published: 2026-11-06T17:24:54+00:00
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- Topics: joe satriani, steve vai, the sea of emotion, guitar lessons, long island, carle place school, led zeppelin, black sabbath, jimmy hendrix, kiss, deep purple, glenn hughes
## The Sea of Emotion Album
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai released The Sea of Emotion album today, November 6.
## Remote Recording Process
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 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.
## Key takeaway

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.