A young Hungarian high-schooler, Laci, has captured the attention of legendary guitarist Steve Vai after a video of him performing Vai’s iconic “For the Love of God” at his school prom went viral.
For the Love of God
Could this be the next Guitar Hero? A young musician’s stunning rendition of Steve Vai’s iconic “For the Love of God”is buzzing on the internet.
The clip showcases Laci’s incredible skill and dedication, which has impressed Vai.
The guitar virtuoso took to social media to commend the young musician, praising his intonation, vibrato, and phrasing. Vai even shared a valuable insight into the practice process, highlighting the importance of repetition and focused attention.

Steve Vai Praises Viral Guitar Prodigy
“I came across this clip and I so much enjoyed watching this,” Vai wrote. “Great job Laci! Good intonation, vibrato and phrasing. If you play this piece, or any song, over and over and over, etc, and keeping your full attention on every note, something interesting starts to happen. The performance becomes more fluid, more inspired, much more exciting to play, and it starts to really sound like music. You’re doing great.”
Steve Vai’s Seal of Approval: A Viral Guitar Sensation
Laci’s performance of “For the Love of God” is awe-inspiring, considering the piece’s technical challenges and emotional depth. Vai has previously acknowledged the difficulty of recording the song, making Laci’s accomplishment all the more remarkable.
As Laci continues to hone his skills, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for this talented young musician.