Guest Columnists

The guitarist on "Twins" offers the first installment on going beyond the flat pick.

Years of teaching at GIT have taught Joe a thing or three about structuring a solo. No need to travel to Hollywood, we`ve got the lesson right here.

Do you have MP3 music files in your future? Christopher Knab is here to give you some really great reasons why you should.

How is your timing? Are you about to lose your gig because you always rush the beat? Kevin Slack has an exercise which will help you determine where you stand.

A no-holds-barred look at a common problem between band members.

You don`t have to be a shredding, virtuoso guitar player to learn proper phrasing, and your solos will stand out from the pack.

Insightful thoughts on the precious gift of music from one of today`s hottest guitarists.

Music industry consultant Christopher Knab contributes his knowledgeable views on the current state of affairs.

If you thought playing gigs was the only source for good `story material`, wait until you visit Mr. Bochar`s personal lake of fire. Don`t get burned.

Systematically deaiing with our musical need to improvise.