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I've always considered transcribing to be an invaluable tool in the development of one's musical ear and, over the years, I have spent countless glorious hours transcribing different kinds of music, either guitar-oriented or not.

From Steve Vai

As a musician, I look for certain things that stimulate me. And what I look for is something that's an evolution on a particular genre that I never heard before.

From Steve Vai

When I was young, I wasn't a misfit or anything. I had friends in all the different social groups. But I had issues - just personal issues, insecurities and other things that had happened in my life.

From Steve Vai

Criticism can be devastating. When push comes to shove, we are all very sensitive.

From Steve Vai

I was always one of those guys who was a seeker after truth. I want to know what's going on.

From Steve Vai

The blues scale was the first thing I learned. It's just a pentatonic scale with a flat seventh and a few notes that sound cool when you bend them. And because people have amalgamated the blues into this rock-blues scale, if you're using it, you better sound like a real authentic blues player.

From Steve Vai

The older I get, the more I just like plugging directly into my amp. I'm tired of trying to impress myself with weird sounds. It's about the notes more.

From Steve Vai

When I was growing up, the blues did seem too simple to me. I was just a muso.

From Steve Vai

It's very hard to come across as a passionate human being in print. People can't hear the inflections in your voice.

From Steve Vai

I can tell you this: I'm an extremely passionate individual. I try to be careful how I display it because you never know how people are going to take it.

From Steve Vai

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