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Canadian guitarist David Martone takes you into the nuts and bolts of preparing three tracks for a Rush tribute album.

Guitar Nine Records August-September 2009 newsletter.

I`ve been exposed to music throughout my whole life, basically because my parents were such fans of music. I`ve been a huge fan of the guitar since as far back as I can remember.

I wanted to be very careful not to have a CD that seemed to ramble on endlessly. I wanted to put out a CD that the listener could listen to front to end and feel musically satisfied when it was over.

Even more of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.

Do you really want a successful career in music, but you`re unsure about what to do if your plan doesn`t work? Read Tom Hess now.

Mike Campese takes you through this short, but excellent, Niccolo Paganini piece.

When you are forced to make soloing decisions quickly, you may often end up making bad musical choices which distort your creativity.

What is it that really separates musicians who make a career out of music, and those who pursue music as a career, but don`t quite make it?

Here`s guidelines for making the most of backing tracks when learning and improvising.

Scott`s new column all about what your priorities should be when learning the guitar.

You haven`t been jamming without a purpose, have you? You have? Read Nick Layton.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney realizes it`s time to change media and customer perceptions.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab shows how tragedy can shed new light on an important topic

Paul Tauterouff takes even more three-note sequences and turns them around to create new sequences that sound much more interesting.

All about combining different techniques into a truly scary lick.

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

A two-part Invention done by one of Dan Sorber`s all-time favorite composers: J.S. Bach.

The alternate picking of arpeggios can be a very tough technique to master - here`s a unique way to approach the problem.

Duo Cranks Out Progressive Instrumentals

Fresh Acoustic Guitar Fusion

Fastest Six-Stringer On The Planet?

Freedom Of Jazz Blended With A Foundation Of Soul

Canadian guitarist David Martone demonstrates his unique approach to two of his favorite techniques: tapping and hybrid picking.

Guitar Nine Records October-November 2009 newsletter.

I like to compose instinctively. First of all, I imagine a theme to follow up, as if I was writing a story, using my guitar instead of a pen, and from that point on, it`s all about improvisation.

Canadian guitarist David Martone uncovers video tips and techniques as he describes recording gear demos.

It`s not what you play, it`s how you play it. Read this column for more as it applies to your solos.

How to get a better handle on the fretboard by concentrating on one string at a time.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab bemoans the lack of interesting and innovative music.

Taking you behind the making of Scott`s upcoming album "From The Blindside".

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

Mike Campese takes you through another section of this excellent Niccolo Paganini piece.

Five steps to better phrasing and cooler guitar solos.

Getting the most from a single sequence, with Tommaso Zillio.

No matter your level, these five tips will greatly improve your compositional ability.

Guy talks about the odd, weird and even useful augmented chord.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney with an old-school approach to boost show attendance.