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My Take
Joe Satriani thrills me as a player, but it's his teaching that floors me. Conveying that much emotion through instrumental guitar is rare, yet look at his alumni: Steve Vai, Kirk Hammett, Larry LaLonde, Alex Skolnick. A world-class virtuoso who also seeded a generation of legends is almost unheard of. I admire that he never just shows off; even his most technical work serves the song. The banjo and mandolin in his toolkit hint at a deeper musicianship beyond shred. To be both a master and a maker of masters is a beautiful double act, and Satriani earns my deep respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joe Satriani
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョー・サトリアーニ
- Reading
- じょー・さとりあーに
- Born
- July 15, 1956 (age 69)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Westbury, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- guitarist / banjoist / composer / pedagogue / mandolinist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Carle Place High School
- University
- Five Towns College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joe Satriani born?
Born July 15, 1956 (age 69).
Where is Joe Satriani from?
Joe Satriani is from Westbury, New York, United States.
What does Joe Satriani do?
Joe Satriani works as guitarist, banjoist, composer, pedagogue, mandolinist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.