In the last few years I`ve made a record for a major label that didn`t get released. Then I signed with a indie label. I thought the majors were the bad guys, and this label would give me more attention. WRONG! To make a long story longer, the small label had bad distribution and never paid a bill, let alone the tour support and promo budget.
I knew what I wanted to do but there were no labels dedicated to the guitarist as the artist, but only to the guitarist as a shred meister. I read an interview with guitarist Glenn Phillips, who has released ten albums independently. I realized from his comments (about the music industry) that the only way to reach my goal was to follow his example.
CD recorders (or burners) are great in any studio. Should you consider releasing your next CD on CD-R.
Progressively Minded Guitarist Blends Metal, Funk & Rock
Original Jazz/Rock Arrangements Fuel New Release
Rock Meets Latin Shred For Instrumentalist
New Age Electric Guitarist Crosses Stylistic Boundaries
The beautiful part about the tempered music scale lies in it`s flexibility. One of Ken`s favorite tricks is to take one shape, and use it to move up or down the fretboard in a linear way. The similarities in chord shapes will allow you to do the same.
The Power Of Dissonance
Guitarist Draws Instrumental Influence From Ancient Writings
Rock 'N' Roll Acoustic Guitar From New Mexico
Instrumental Guitarist Readies New Release
No man is an island. No indie label is an island either. The importance of cooperation.
Guitarist Paul Kuntz is back with some fresh ideas on getting out of playing `in the box` and save untold wear and tear on your frets.
The best marketing tip though, is not to think of the market when you are composing or playing your music. Play only what is true to you--as an independent musician, you have that luxury.
I am trying to reach into the heart of the listener and make him or her feel what I am putting out emotionally. I just want young people to become emotionally attached to music again. I want to enlighten a younger audience.
Instrumental Jazz-Rock Fusionist Eyes The Future
Presenting Listeners With A New Breed Of Instrumental Music
Funk & Jazz Meet Heavy Instrumental Rock
Instrumental Rock Where Melody Rules
Classical Guitar Augments New Age Instrumentals
Creative Self-Indulgence And Adventurous Guitar Playing
Killer Chops Mark Hard Rock Guitarist's CD
Original Blend Of Acoustic and Electronic Textures
Musical Influences From East To West
7-String Guitar Extravaganza
Guitarist Returns To His Acoustic Roots
Australian Guitarist Makes The Most Of Four Tracks
British guitarist David Knopfler recalls the days when the Stratocaster was held in esteem as the instrument of choice--if you could afford one, that is. A tale of how dreams can come true, and how old feelings never quite die.
Instrumentalist Joe Bochar serves up a thinly disguised look at chromatics.
What They're Saying About These Michigan Bluesmen
Solo Guitarist Creates Unique Blend Of Musical Mediums
Instrumentalist Bridges Modern And Traditional Stylings
Mad Guitar, Electronic Sounds, Experimental Vibe
Bringing A New Edge To Contemporary Jazz
How to keep from destroying your confidence by setting realistic expectations for your recording projects.
I decided to do the independent route because that is the only route that is available to me at the present time. I have had releases on A&M Canada and Legato Records but I can`t wait for the "grown ups" to decide whether or not to release the music. I want to have my music out there like anybody else and if I have to do it all myself--so be it!
I just released my first CD after 27 years of playing. For me it represents the end of a struggle to accept my influences, yet still feel I have a voice of my own. I also wanted to express the fact that I just love to play, and that I love music without borders. Most importantly, I want to create music that expresses my true heart, and that inspires the listener to do the same.
Experienced Guitarist Goes Instrumental With New Release
Melodic Rock With An Edge
Progressive Jazz/Rock Fusion From Down Under
Original Flamenco Guitarist Seeks Worldwide Audience
Professional Guitarist Plans Progressive Instrumental CD
Jason Pruett offers his light-hearted yet insightful views on getting the most from your guitar and busting a playing rut.
Is it really true? Will you get 30,000,000 music fans checking out your music just by creating a web page? Let's separate the hype from the reality.
British guitarist David Knopfler has a few words to say about the separate lead guitarist vs. rhythm guitarist identities.
I can`t ever remember deciding to release a CD, it`s just something I always dreamed of. I think every musician would like to, deep down. I did it for myself, and I suggest others do the same. Don`t put out your first CD and expect to get rich, because it just doesn`t happen that way.
A True Journeyman Guitarist, Vocalist And Producer