Guitar Nine Columns: Live Performance

Steve Vai explores three different pedalboards, offering insights to ideal pedal ordering.

Many players are questioning whether or not amps are still the necessities they once were.

If you're going to record with your band, or play live, then it's nothing short of vital.

Online streaming is a good way of adding a new revenue channel to your live shows.

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

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

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

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - the third installment of practical tips from a seasoned veteran.

One of the most liberating ways to deliver your music can also be overwhelming.

Neil Haverstick completes his fantastic series on the myriad ways to make a good living playing the guitar.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with an in-depth column on the most important method for selling your CDs.

An egoless way to get your name out there.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney chips in on the makings of a great stage show.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on getting the most from your hometown fans.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas talks about a problem more common than anyone knows - and how to deal with it.

How Chris satisfies both his financial and artistic needs and how you can too.

Joy Basu discusses getting pop gigs and what to expect during the auditions.

Dan Lambert with a story about gigging abroad.

Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager talks about the difficulties facing a small time touring band.

How to give restaurant patrons a reason to come for the music - in addition to the meal.

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

It`s easy than you think to play the fool.

Take a tour of the live performance capable Digitruck, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

A peek at the Satriani instructional sessions, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Kevin Ferguson outlines personal experiences about the hazards of playing a wide variety and mix of genres, along with some mitigation examples.

How do you want your band remembered? Great ideas from Draven Grey.

Canadian guitarist David Martone heads out to Eastern Europe and pieces together a mini-tour.

Get the most you can out of the rehearsal time you have scheduled.

Canadian guitarist David Martone has been busy lately, and has a full clinic schedule this summer.

Canadian guitarist David Martone is no longer confined to the boundaries of the stage. Find out why.

Canadian guitarist David Martone relates his experiences at this year`s National Guitar Workshop.

Canadian guitarist David Martone talks about his latest clinic and show in Bucharest, Romania.

The very best way to get more people to repeatedly come out and see your band play live is word of mouth.

Canadian guitarist David Martone enters the world of project management, as he preps for supporting the Satriani tour.

Canadian guitarist David Martone is back from the snowy Canadian Satriani support tour - with pictures.

Are you frustrated because you are not getting as many people to come to your live shows as you want?

Five of the very best guitar kids every month in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Ten of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Here are some great suggestions from Michael Knight on how to get a better live sound.

Dario Napoli has tips on how to prevent loss of mastery on your instrument.