Guest Columnists

Mike Campese is back with powerful compositional tool (and a play out of Satriani`s playbook).

Michael Knight looks at the elements of composition as they relate to the guitar solo.

Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager talks about the concept of the iconic guitar figure who influences the way we play.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the biggest mistake bands using e-mail.

Ever wanted to put together your own home studio? It`s a lot easier and cheaper than you might imagine.

Mike Campese is back with more modal mayhem.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas on how to make progress, real progress, in your abilities.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab shares his list of professional habits that are shared by most successful musicians who truly have what it takes to succeed.

A celebration of "functionally unusual" guitars, their utilitarian purpose, and the visionaries behind their design.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses why your home city is one of the most critical to your success.