Satriani has the second most Grammy Award nominations (15, after Brian McKnight), of any artist without winning. See further artists.
| Year | Album | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "Always With Me, Always With You" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance |
| Surfing with the Alien | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | |
| 1990 | "The Crush of Love" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1991 | Flying in a Blue Dream | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1993 | The Extremist | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1994 | "Speed of Light | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1995 | "All Alone" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1997 | "(You're) My World" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1998 | "Summer Song" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 1999 | "A Train of Angels" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 2001 | "Until We Say Goodbye" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 2002 | "Always With Me, Always With You" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance from Live in San Francisco |
| 2003 | "Starry Night" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 2006 | Super Colossal | Best Rock Instrumental Performance |
| 2008 | "Always With Me, Always With You" (Live) | Best Rock Instrumental Performance from Satriani Live! |
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