Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

David Martone`s follow up lesson continues the quest for a change of color over dominant chords.

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - tips from a seasoned veteran.

Who bears the ultimate (and ironic) responsibility for the rise of peer-to-peer music swapping over the Internet.

Chopin`s swift piano piece adapted for the six-string.

Add spice to your sonic stew with these harmonization ideas.

Get a rhythmic grip on odd meters with the latest installment from Colin Mandel.

Believe it or not - you can play melodies and riffs without always pressing on the frets. Let Ray show you how.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to discuss the business end of artistic success.

Tips on avoiding practice schedule overload. From the guitarist behind the unique "Highway 90" CD.

No, no, no! This is about music! From the guitarist behind the amazing "First Light".

Direct from Canada, Martone`s lesson should help to obtain a change of color over dominant chords.

Do you wonder if you could ever be as good as your favorite guitar player? Will Landrum is back with good news.

And those that can`t do - scram! Teaching guitar for fun and profit.

A story about a guitar (well, a couple of guitars, actually).

Put down that guitar! How to dramatically affect your playing and creativity.

Lower Bach pain? A great exercise for right hand picking as well as left hand fretting technique.

An original orchestration from "Gilbert Isbin Plays Nick Drake".

Get a rhythmic grip on odd meters with this new column from Colin Mandel.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with the key ingredients necessary to make an impact in cyberspace.

There`s more to the simple plectrum than meets the ear.

How to get that twangin` country crosspicked sound, when the pressure is on.

Good advice for building smooth speed from the guitarist behind the amazing "First Light".

Haven`t you always wanted to play what you hear in your head? Be sure to check out super-picker Shane Theriot`s exercise.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with dozens of thought-provoking and essential questions you need to consider before taking the plunge.

Will Landrum is back with a cool right-hand tapping riff, culled from his self-titled CD.

Understand how your body functions when you`re playing guitar, and you can get out more of your practice routines.

Will Landrum is back with an exercise will single handedly improve multiple areas of your playing and thinking.

Rut busting tips from the guitarist behind the amazing "First Light".

Check out this excerpt from Niccolo Paganini`s "24 Caprices" for your introduction into the neo-classical style.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to help you professionally develop your music for the marketplace.

G9er Will Landrum is back to teach you the magic of turning a scale into real music.

Learn to walk a tightrope on someone else`s web site--Greigg is here to talk guitar pickups.

Think about it--how to use your head to help your hands.

The guitarist on "Twins" offers the second installment on going beyond the flat pick.

One of our most requested column topics is being addressed by Tonya Rae, who has sent out more than a press kit or two.

Think you know your audience? Christopher Knab is here to make sure you take a closer look.

Not just "Orange" barcodes, but real, honest-to-goodness UPCs. Take it from Joe.

The guitarist on "Twins" offers the first installment on going beyond the flat pick.

G9er Will Landrum is here to help when you seem to be fresh out of ideas.

Getting ready for major or minor distribution? Christopher Knab explains the form and function of the distributor one sheet

Years of teaching at GIT have taught Joe a thing or three about structuring a solo. No need to travel to Hollywood, we`ve got the lesson right here.

How is your timing? Are you about to lose your gig because you always rush the beat? Kevin Slack has an exercise which will help you determine where you stand.