Part two of our e-mailbag dump, answering some of the most commonly asked questions about releasing and promoting records.
Welcome to the February edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Nine guest columnists have submitted excellent articles on a range of musical topics geared towards independent musicians. Eight columnists are returning and we welcome one new writer. Interestingly, over 180 musicians have written guest columns since 1997. Music releases making their debut include titles by Abnormal Thought Patterns, Vitali T Project, Logic?, and Clark Colborn. You may currently listen to and order 370 instrumental releases by 217 different artists.
Part two of our e-mailbag dump, answering some of the most commonly asked questions about releasing and promoting records.
Guitar Nine Records February-March 2012 newsletter.
Joe discusses one of the most invaluable practice techniques known - recording yourself and listening.
Here`s a lesson in dynamics from Michael Knight - make your songs come alive with cues from bands such as Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Rush and Nirvana.
Mike gets a little more detailed here, building on his previous sweeping columns.
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas teaches you to constantly be open to new ideas and new intuitions about ways to improve your playing.
Ten of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.
Music industry guru Christopher Knab has heard them all, and here are the top three reasons.
Many people who have been teaching guitar for a long time don`t know all 5 of the important things you are now going to learn about how to teach guitar.
Maintaining a fresh perspective is not only key for making great music, but also in getting that great music heard.
Draven Grey talks about defining a fan base and creating a unique album release process.
Soloist Adept In Jazz, Latin, Funk & Pop
I had several proposals with major labels, but now the music business is really hard - no one does anything serious for you.
Blazing Instrumental Shred From Italy
Communicating Beauty, Peace, And Joy
One Of New York`s Best Kept Secrets