Guitar Nine Columns

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.

Joe discusses one of the most invaluable practice techniques known - recording yourself and listening.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has heard them all, and here are the top three reasons.

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

Maintaining a fresh perspective is not only key for making great music, but also in getting that great music heard.

Blazing Instrumental Shred From Italy

Communicating Beauty, Peace, And Joy

One Of New York`s Best Kept Secrets

Soloist Adept In Jazz, Latin, Funk & Pop

Guitar Nine Records February-March 2012 newsletter.

A great article from Tom Hess focuses on helping students solve their musical problems.

Building on the last column, Mike adds more examples here, building on his previous sweeping columns.

You need to roll up your sleeves. Play well, have a great sound and offer a proper show - not just a demonstration of your skills and abilities.

Michael Knight returns with the first installment of his Exotic Scales series.

Is it really necessary to know how to read music? Let`s open this can of worms.

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

Here`s what a designer can tell you that will help you set your band and your music apart.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has a heads up - streaming music is the future.

Superb Italian Instrumental Rock

Argentinian Metalizes Paganini

Acoustic Bluegrass From Barcelona, Spain

The U.K.`s Triple Threat

Guitar Nine Records April-May 2012 newsletter.

Building on the last two columns, Mike wraps up the series with a G minor arpeggio progression.

Having the ability to record your guitar parts very quickly and efficiently in the studio will maximize your music career opportunities.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas teaches you that practicing one thing affects everything else we play, for good or for bad.

Michael Knight has a 4-note diminished scale for you to add to your repertoire.

Here is a technique used by the pros to adjust a guitar neck for proper intonation.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney helps you get more fans to your shows when sending event invitations through Facebook.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us we have to adapt to technological and economic changes, as uncomfortable as that may be.

Ripping Metal Instrumentals

Going Beyond Categorization With First CD

Blazing Through Quandrant 69

Brazilian Musical Treat, With Nilson Matta

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

Guitar Nine Records June-July 2012 newsletter.

Another thing when making living as a guitarist is to be sure to make good songs. The majority of listeners doesn`t care about flashy solos, they want to hear cool songs.

My listening isn`t biased towards guitar players. In fact, I think I might even avoid seeking out guitar players` recordings, because I`ve had better luck trying to get clear about my own approach to the instrument.

If you hold the belief that it is wrong to try to make money with your musical talents, do not read any further - please don`t read this.

Mike Campese introduces you to a cool scale sequence that is not commonly used.

When you find a group of musicians that you write, perform and hang with and can trust, well you may have won a lottery in life.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas provides some clarity on the subject of scales.