Steve Vai says he was on the cusp of becoming a teenager when his fascination for the electric guitar — and, more specifically, shredding — began. Practicing became an “addiction,” and now he’s ...

Sometimes, inspiration can be found in the most unlikely and unspectacular places. For guitar players specifically, that means the seeds of a new song or solo can be unearthed from something as simple ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Steve Vai says he was on the cusp of becoming a teenager when ...