Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

How to get that twangin` country crosspicked sound, when the pressure is on.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with the key ingredients necessary to make an impact in cyberspace.

No, no, no! This is about music! From the guitarist behind the amazing "First Light".

Direct from Canada, Martone`s lesson should help to obtain a change of color over dominant chords.

Do you wonder if you could ever be as good as your favorite guitar player? Will Landrum is back with good news.

And those that can`t do - scram! Teaching guitar for fun and profit.

Get a rhythmic grip on odd meters with this new column from Colin Mandel.

Lower Bach pain? A great exercise for right hand picking as well as left hand fretting technique.

A story about a guitar (well, a couple of guitars, actually).

Put down that guitar! How to dramatically affect your playing and creativity.

An original orchestration from "Gilbert Isbin Plays Nick Drake".

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to discuss the business end of artistic success.

Tips on avoiding practice schedule overload. From the guitarist behind the unique "Highway 90" CD.

David Martone`s follow up lesson continues the quest for a change of color over dominant chords.

Add spice to your sonic stew with these harmonization ideas.

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - tips from a seasoned veteran.

Get a rhythmic grip on odd meters with the latest installment from Colin Mandel.

Believe it or not - you can play melodies and riffs without always pressing on the frets. Let Ray show you how.

Chopin`s swift piano piece adapted for the six-string.

Who bears the ultimate (and ironic) responsibility for the rise of peer-to-peer music swapping over the Internet.

The official arpeggios of Guitar Nine Records - always play the 9th. Take it away Mike.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back to stress the ever changing nature of this business of music.

Will returns to discuss the relationship all guitarists must develop with their tools of choice.

A simple technique that will have you breaking speed records even after the Olympics.

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - even more tips from a seasoned veteran.

Acoustic, electric, if it`s got six, Steve Booke plays `em. He`s here to reveal the essence of recording legacy.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with advice for indies on manufacturing issues.

Mike Campese is back with a follow up article with even more 9ths for your entertainment.

Canadian guitarist David Martone has learned a lot about recording over the years. Let`s check in and see what David has for us on the art of recording.

Swedish guitarist Sebastian Kalamajski recommends you think before you noodle.

Acoustic wizard Michael Hewett has some great advice to help you get "all there" with the music.

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - the third installment of practical tips from a seasoned veteran.

Are "new" marketing ideas really as new as they sound? Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney offers his expert opinion.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back offering a look into the possibilities for licensing and distribution.

Kevin Ferguson, devotee of uncommon sounds and intervals, reveals how you can explore this area with your own playing.

Ready to experience horrific encounters with pop culture? Take a ride with Joboj.

One of the most liberating ways to deliver your music can also be overwhelming.

A classical sounding etude designed to enhance the chops of any serious player.

Italian guitar player Francesco Fareri suggests several different ways to link arpeggiated lines.

Canadian guitarist David Martone has first-hand advice on the importance of pre-production.

Swedish guitarist Sebastian Kalamajski will help you strengthen the mind/fingers connection.

We all need to play fast at times, right? Let Will Landrum teach you the best way to increase your `MPH`.