Guitar Nine Columns

Unusual, Double-Necked Technique

Pursuing His First Love

Honky-Tonkin` Electric Blues

Music industry guru Christopher Knab believes ignorant, misinformed musicians are a menace to themselves.

Here`s how to play in 4/4 time, switch time signatures and remain in time.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas has an answer for you - but the devil is in the details.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the difference was between a victor and victim.

There are many ways a deal can happen and bring mutual benefits for the endorsed and endorser.

Connect with our audience; stirring up emotions while avoiding negative emotions.

Here it is, it`s right here, it`s here now and it`s right here for you - scale practicing that opens up creative options.

Buckner`s recent conversation with Tom Hess on how to become a successful pro musician.

To become an excellent 7 string guitar player, you will need to fully understand how to overcome any challenges that arise with your new instrument.

Anyone (including yourself) can learn to develop creativity by using the proven methods and strategies for reaching this goal.

I`ve got a killer new record out on Lion Music which is being promoted with a digital, electronic press kit (EPK).

Guitar Nine's October-November 2012 newsletter.

A Throwback To `60s & `70s Rock Albums

Take a small pattern and turn it into a larger phrase that will sound cohesive.

Improvisational Talent Releases CD

Bottleneck & Solo Fingerstyle Guitar

Music From The Heart

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas helps you become the greatest guitarist and musician you can possibly be.

By learning about the music industry from a professional who has already done big things, you will be much more likely to succeed in your own music career.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney reminds us that a huge percentage of artists either forgot or never learned that a show is an experience for their fans.

Mike brings up some of the typical reasons why so many guitarists are unable to improve their musical skills.

Michael Knight shares some ideas for keeping a positive light on your band.

Shedding light on modes for those of you that are reaching out for new ideas to add to your musical armoury.

Aggressively Pursuing The Hard Rock Agenda

A Heaping Helping Of Shredded Bliss

Guitar Nine's August-September 2012 newsletter.

Warp-Speed Washington Shredder

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas provides some clarity on the subject of scales.

Mike discusses one of the most effective methods for practicing chord changes.

When you find a group of musicians that you write, perform and hang with and can trust, well you may have won a lottery in life.

Mike Campese introduces you to a cool scale sequence that is not commonly used.

If you hold the belief that it is wrong to try to make money with your musical talents, do not read any further - please don`t read this.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney implores you to keep from throwing away your passion.

Backstage warm ups take on their own quirks, stories and connections that help to explain their success and approach to their music.

Playing high-pitched squeals that are so important in the style of metal players (and others).

Here you`ll get essential tips to help you achieve the success you are striving for.

Settling The Score... With Metal

My listening isn`t biased towards guitar players. In fact, I think I might even avoid seeking out guitar players` recordings, because I`ve had better luck trying to get clear about my own approach to the instrument.

Another thing when making living as a guitarist is to be sure to make good songs. The majority of listeners doesn`t care about flashy solos, they want to hear cool songs.