Guitar Nine Columns: Inspiration and Motivation

Tommaso explores the Harry Potter inspired "wizards only" theory of talent,

Although prolific, these two guitarists were really just culminations of hard work done by many guitarists before them.

The biggest obstacle standing in the way of your guitar playing greatness is not learning complicated techniques.

Tom Hess identifies the five keys required for becoming a truly great guitar player.

Two Reasons Why You Have A Hard Time Expressing Maximum Emotion In Your Guitar Playing

Before you take another lesson, here are the seven things that your guitar teacher has never told you (that you need to know).

The most frequent fears possessed by most guitarists and what you must do to overcome them and reach your musical goals.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney has advice for artists on ways to cope with the annual holiday seasons.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney reminds us the successful artists are out there meeting everyone and working together, the others never leave home.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney reminds you to create a newsletter your fans want to read.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the difference was between a victor and victim.

Anyone (including yourself) can learn to develop creativity by using the proven methods and strategies for reaching this goal.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney implores you to keep from throwing away your passion.

Here you`ll get essential tips to help you achieve the success you are striving for.

Don`t let yourself get worse but not trying to get better.

Strategies on how you can start achieving more of the things you desire - today.

There is an attitude, or spirit, that is common to most guitarists who have become successful.

It`s important not to lose your soul in the pursuit of musical expression.

Do you know the difference between an amateur and a professional? Learn the difference between `just playing well` and mastery.

Motivation. Where did it go? Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney can help you reconnect with your passion.

Here`s how to spark the inspirational flame, and reignite your inner fire.

Getting it done? Or wishing you had? Maybe it`s not too late to make your future.

How will you achieve what you really want (goals) without knowing why you want them, and how you will get there (plans)? Let`s discuss.

What separates those who do from those who don`t? Here`s how you can succeed where others have failed.

Drew Vics stresses the importance of a good foundation.

How limitation can actually be the vehicle that propells one toward their own statement of purpose.

You`ve had it, you know you have.

Drew Vics paraphrases the famous Nike slogan and applies it to the six string.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess discusses the motivations of a true artist.

Tom Hess is back with the twenty concepts you need... and the five things to forget.

Tom Hess takes an original approach to the subject of originality in music.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas on how to make progress, real progress, in your abilities.

Stop pulling out your hair, read the latest gem from Mr. Hess.

Hard questions to ask yourself before your next recording session begins.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess will break you of your tendency to quit.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas discusses a controversial topic, is talent born, or made? You decide.

Playing guitar in a purple haze, with no concept of the real world? Curtis relates his own take on musical devotion.

Ready to experience horrific encounters with pop culture? Take a ride with Joboj.

Acoustic, electric, if it`s got six, Steve Booke plays `em. He`s here to reveal the essence of recording legacy.

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

McAvinchey signs off on the popular series; what will the future bring.

The odds of doing anything significant in the music business are long from the start, but artists who can't think beyond the short term have it thousands of times harder.