Guitar Nine Columns

Pursuing His First Love

Honky-Tonkin' Electric Blues

Unusual, Double-Necked Technique

Canadian guitarist David Martone`s thoughts after a successful summer tour.

Guitar Nine Records October-November 2004 newsletter.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the importance of commitment.

How about a career as a professional transcriber and arranger? Let`s discuss.

Are you persistent? Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager gives you a heads up on dealing with 99% of music business personalities.

Want to make a great impression with your music? Or would you rather wrap fish? Check out Metal Mike`s advice.

You`ve had it, you know you have.

Kevin Ferguson, devotee of complex time signatures, reveals how you can master this area of technique.

Canadian guitarist David Martone has some great ideas for all your spare video footage.

More ideas on how you can add a really cool twist to your playing.

Music industry consultant Christopher Knab comments on both mythological and practical keys to success.

Let guitarist Alan Lennon take you through the basics of writing songs, starting with the fundamentals of chord progressions.

A practical approach to getting a good recorded acoustic guitar sound.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess weighs in on the debate over DIY or professional instruction.

Hess guitarist Mike Walsh explains why high caliber playing is important to self-expression.

Bassist and guitarist Mark Carozza lays out some of his tried and true rut-busting ideas.

Composition really separates an artist from someone who is soley a musician, in my opinion. If I am to be viewed in any way, I would like it to be as a composer.

Gaining Respect As Solo Artist

Following His Vision In Jazz

Acoustic Guitar WIth Orchestrations

Jazz With Blues-Drenched Phrasing

Acoustic, Melody-Driven Content

Incredible Acoustic Guitarist

Guitar Nine Records December-January 2004 newsletter.

Instructor Completes Instrumental Tracks

Mastering Every Style

Russian Guitarist Rips It Up

German Guitarist Goes For Versatility

Have A Very Flamenco Christmas

West Coast Canadian Rocker

Running your own label is the ultimate outlet for creating your music and getting it out to people. The alternative is sitting at home waiting for a call from a "real" label. Believe me, pinning your hopes on someone else making it happen for you is very frustrating and can turn you into a very weird person.

When I was a student I worked hard on exercises and all that, but now I just play or rehearse my repertoire...Although I am also still teaching, so I¥m constantly recalling all the old exercises - no way of getting out of them!

Hess guitarist Mike Walsh returns with an essential list of items you`ll need for your live shows.

Hot tips on triggering kick drum samples for a great low end, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Mike Campese opens 2005 with a great workout for your pickin` hand.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas believes organization is power. Soon, you will too.

Scott Tarulli offers great suggestions on keeping your eye on your goals for self-improvement.

Drew Vics stresses the importance of a good foundation.

Interested in an aural and methodical inspiration? Let the Sultan of String show you his thematic ideas.