Guitar Nine Columns

Don't fall into the same old trap of convincing yourself that now is not the time.

Not quite ready to release that record yet? You may be underestimating yourself.

Arnold Schulman discusses lyric writing for the beginner.

How to use the song structure method to jump-start compositions.

Break free of your limiting beliefs about pentatonic scales.

The use of delay in the studio.

More short lick ideas to kick-start your technique.

Studio and music business psychobabble explained.

Reinventing Music As Sustenance

Pointing Toward The Future Of Modern Music

Emulating your heroes is fine, but consider how far should you take it.

Nowhere to go with ascending licks but up? Dan McAvinchey confronts the problem and gives you several ideas you can use today. Don't just take the easy way out and start descending either.

Why setting levels properly will help you achieve optimal sound and clarity.

A number of short lick ideas designed to kick-start your technique.

An article designed to help you on the road to achieving your dream of completing your first CD release.

What we are all about and why you care.

Share your knowledge of the guitar and music with the rest of the world.

Write-ups from artsts who have demonstrated a great appreciation for the guitar, and who strive to show what can be done with a guitar in the hands of a creative artist.

How to trigger inspiration by understanding what causes it, and more importantly, what causes it for you.