Vai Academy with video

[scary groove]

This is beyond cool on every level. I really wanted to a similar thing that Paul Gilbert does, but I don't have the cash or the chops

 

[yngzaklynch]

Awesome stuff Darren!!!

 

[crankyrayhanky]

Awesome!

 

[Kapo_Polenton]

Was Wylde there to show you guys how to dress or play pentatonic scales as fast as you can? Pick Squeal!!!

 

[Deleted member 3860]

Very cool

 

[Racerxrated]

That must have been an amazing experience.

 

[PeteLaramee]

Darren that is just cool as shit. You fucking ripped ass! I think I liked this one even better than the last one. Great Job!!!

 

[ejecta]

Very cool Darren and you did great!!! I wouldn't even have the balls to get up there.

 

[dstroud]

that's so fucking cool. great playing. must have been an unreal experience.

was very surreal!

awesome dude...

thanks man!

Awesome playing Darren! You sound just like you belong there on stage!

What an amazing experience!

Many congrats!

thanks! was a blast

Great playing, that must have been an awesome experience. Big props and congrats. Must have been a little nerve racking getting on stage with Jack Butler

thanks! Steve is so cool, he makes everyone very comfortable regardless of playing level. that's why it works sooo good.

Awesome, Darren - I'm sure this was a great experience. I took private lessons from Steve between his Zappa and Alcatraz gigs at his studio in Sylmar and I learned a tremendous amount. Much of what he showed me to practice became part of his "10 hour" practice regimen.

Steve

now that had to be awesome!!

Doesn't get much better than that ...

right on!

Nice work....must've been a blast!

thanks yes was a blast!

Dude you keep showing up Vai, I'm surprised he lets you back on stage...

lol

It's kinda pricey but I think I'd rather spend dough for experiences than gear these days, so money well spent for me I guess

Words of wisdom!. What a great an experience that must have been. You are a super talented yet humble player and that was a real treat to watch. Thank you for sharing.

thanks man, was a very humbling experience - especially watching Al Dimeola! lol

Head Cutting with Jack Butler doesn't get any cooler!!

Awesome playing Darren!

Thanks for sharing, that was very cool.

thanks!

Very cool. Great playing by all.

thanks!

Awesome!

Really cool, I'd love to do that.

you should man! totally worth it. check out Dreamcatcher - they do the events. Satch and Petrucci do them as well.

Super good man. Loved the bar usage.

thanks!

This might be one of the coolest things I've read on RT! Couldn't agree more man, life is about experiences. Glad you got this opportunity.

thanks it was awesome. available to all and I highly recommend it!

Incredible! Gear is just stuff but that's something you keep forever.

right on man! that's my new thing as I get older

This is beyond cool on every level. I really wanted to a similar thing that Paul Gilbert does, but I don't have the cash or the chops

if you get the cash it's worth it. they help people at all levels.

Awesome stuff Darren!!!

Awesome stuff Darren!!!

thanks dude!

Awesome!

thanks!

Was Wylde there to show you guys how to dress or play pentatonic scales as fast as you can? Pick Squeal!!!

Zakk was awesome. He's they guy to hang out with if you wanna have a good time. that dude has a million stories and is a really funny guy.

Very cool

thanks!

That must have been an amazing experience.

sure was man, I would recommend this type of thing to anyone

Darren that is just cool as shit. You fucking ripped ass! I think I liked this one even better than the last one. Great Job!!!

thanks Pete! I felt really mellow that day not sure why lol. I had a 17 hour drive to get there - had your disc in my player and was rocking out to it driving down route 66

Very cool Darren and you did great!!! I wouldn't even have the balls to get up there.

oh man that's the really cool thing. Steve and the whole dreamcatcher staff encourage everyone to get up there and jam. Steve and his band make everyone sound good

 

[Jdub]

It looks pretty damn reasonable price wise considering the quality of the setting. It must be 200 to 400 a night for a room at that place anyway, especially all inclusive with meals. Regardless of the awesome clinic it sound like 1500.00 stay at the lodge... at least a grand.. Throw in a workshop like that and it seems like a bargain really!! How was the food? I may try to go next year if not sold out.

Thanks.

Jason

 

[Mailman1971]

Nice man!!
This your 2nd or 3rd time jamming with Steve?
Love your vids. Steve had that look in his eyes that he wants to hire you for his band.

 

[dstroud]

It looks pretty damn reasonable price wise considering the quality of the setting. It must be 200 to 400 a night for a room at that place anyway, especially all inclusive with meals. Regardless of the awesome clinic it sound like 1500.00 stay at the lodge... at least a grand.. Throw in a workshop like that and it seems like a bargain really!! How was the food? I may try to go next year if not sold out.

Thanks.

Jason

food was good! I think satch is doing one there in August. I heard Paul Gilbert was one of the guests! that would be hard to beat!

 

[dstroud]

Nice man!!
This your 2nd or 3rd time jamming with Steve?
Love your vids. Steve had that look in his eyes that he wants to hire you for his band.

thanks man! 2nd time

 

[sandman]

Awesome job, Darren !

 

[maddnotez]

Fucking incredible man.

I think I remember the last one that you did I'll leave the same comment if I'm not mistaken, it is like you belong on stage with him.

Such good chemistry. It really seems like Via can just lead or follow anything, such an amazing player. Both of you kicked ass.

 

[amiller]

Now, THAT, was a moment! Awesome!

 

[dstroud]

Awesome job, Darren !

thanks dude! I still listen to all those cassettes

Fucking incredible man.

I think I remember the last one that you did I'll leave the same comment if I'm not mistaken, it is like you belong on stage with him.

Such good chemistry. It really seems like Via can just lead or follow anything, such an amazing player. Both of you kicked ass.

yeah Vai went through about 150 guitarists in 4 nights. That guy can fit any situation!

Now, THAT, was a moment! Awesome!

thanks