We turn the electronic mailbag upside down to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about releasing and promoting records.
The Guitar Player's Resource
Welcome to the February edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. January, February and March are the busiest times in the music business, as record labels and independent artists find it beneficial to put out some of their most hotly anticipated material. In fact, we've added 36 releases to the site in the past two months, including instrumental CDs by Tony Hernando, Joop Wolters, Igor Belsky, Charlie Read, Dave Bennett, Paul Johnson, Bitch Boys, Pascal Allaigre, Koji Tsumoto, Akin Eldes, Michael Angelo Batio, Yannis Raptis, Curtis, Windminister, Jam, Tony Spada, Daniel Wentworth, Caterine, Anand, Al Estrada, Randy McStine, Thomas Blug, Danny Gatton, Carl Palmer, Waldon Reed Jr., Steve Saluto, Travis Wittmeyer, Guitar Wars, Hau Ming, Neil Zaza, Vince LuPone, Scott Henderson and Bill Connors. You can now listen to and order 1582 instrumental releases by 890 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music (if you've released a guitar-oriented CD with vocals, click here).
We turn the electronic mailbag upside down to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about releasing and promoting records.
Guitar Nine Records February-March 2005 newsletter.
Mike Campese opens 2005 with a great workout for your pickin` hand.
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas believes organization is power. Soon, you will too.
Scott Tarulli offers great suggestions on keeping your eye on your goals for self-improvement.
How limitation can actually be the vehicle that propells one toward their own statement of purpose.
Drew Vics stresses the importance of a good foundation.
Hess guitarist Mike Walsh returns with an essential list of items you`ll need for your live shows.
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses common mistakes artists make that limit their impact, their sales and their future.
Music industry consultant Christopher Knab tests your knowledge of key public relations concepts.
Audio mastering specialist FC Bester cuts right to the chase on what to do before sending off your project to a mastering facility.
Hot tips on triggering kick drum samples for a great low end, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.
Interested in an aural and methodical inspiration? Let the Sultan of String show you his thematic ideas.
Relentless French Progressive Metal
High-Powered Instrumental Assault
Running your own label is the ultimate outlet for creating your music and getting it out to people. The alternative is sitting at home waiting for a call from a "real" label. Believe me, pinning your hopes on someone else making it happen for you is very frustrating and can turn you into a very weird person.
When I was a student I worked hard on exercises and all that, but now I just play or rehearse my repertoire...Although I am also still teaching, so I¥m constantly recalling all the old exercises - no way of getting out of them!
Transplanted Italian Rocks Glasgow
Slovenian Delivers Sonic Treat
