ROCKtober Is Instrumental Guitar Month
Welcome to the October edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Guitar Nine marks the second annual Instrumental Guitar Month, a great time to remember, support, discover, promote, and celebrate the many practitioners of this near-underground musical sub-genre. Tell a friend, open a seasonal beverage and enjoy some great music! Recently we've added another 41 titles to the site, including instrumental CDs by Travis Larson Band, Carvalho/Martinho, Ray DeTone, Peter Frampton, Al DiMeola, David Rogers, Robben Ford, Neil Zaza, Leon MacLellan, Jose Del Rio, Marco Ferrigno, Michael Elsner, Tommy Merry, Hellborg/Lane, Frank Gambale, Paul Gilbert, German Schauss, Ozric Tentacles, Magic Red, Rick Ruskin, A.D.D., Danny Weis, Gino Foti, Mike Stern, Alex Machacek, Electric Outlet, Spaced Out, T.D. Clark, Sheryl Bailey 3, Eric Roberts, Bert Elliot, Thomas Larsson, Baron Tymas, Marty Friedman, Derek Sherinian, 2 GuitarViols and Susan McDonald. You can now listen to and order 1964 instrumental releases by 1111 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).
In this issue
5 Paths To $100,000 Per Year - Part 4: Randy's Way
The fourth installment of strategies that successful independent artists use to profit from their passion for music.
A&R Cover Letter Example
Music industry guru Christopher Knab helps you write a cover letter, complee with a prototype and instructions.
The Effect Affect - Using Processors To Alter Your Music
Patrick DeCoste returns with tips on 'playing to the sound'.
Finding Notes On The Neck: The 5 Fret Rule
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas helps you to both figure out, and master, the neck.
Got Tendonitis? What To Do
Guitarist Randy Ellefson hopes you never need this article. But if you do, read on.
Interview: Andy Timmons
Having Steve Vai's name associated with my project helped my credibility in the guitar community. I have a lot of respect for Steve, not only as a musician but as a businessman. I knew I could learn a lot - and I have!
Interview: Greg Howe
You know, what's really weird about me is that I'm an artist, I consider myself as an artist and musician first, and a guitar player secondly, you know, guitar is not the thing that motivates me. Music is.
Newsletter October-November 2006
Guitar Nine Records October-November 2006 newsletter.
Songwriter Or Craftsman?
Most guitarist are predominantly one or the other. Here's some ways to achieve some balance.
Superimposing Major Arpeggios
These ideas will really add some spice to your playing.
Top Secrets Of Common Sense, Part 2
Do you know the difference between an amateur and a professional? Learn the difference between 'just playing well' and mastery.
Treating Your Art As A Day Job
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney is back to help influence your priorities.
The Undiscovered: Ben Bowen King
Roots Gospel Guitar
The Undiscovered: D.B. Bryant Band
Rock That Hits You In The Gut
The Undiscovered: Danny Morris
Live At The Key West Bar
The Undiscovered: Derek Schils
Sharing His Instrumentals On The Net
The Undiscovered: Epic
A Musical Concept Of Reality
The Undiscovered: Fred Fried
A Master Of The 7-String
The Undiscovered: James Dean
Somewhat Satriani-esqe Instro Rock
The Undiscovered: Metal Man
Your Ears Will Bleed
The Undiscovered: Mike Dollins
Ballads, Blues & More
The Undiscovered: Planet 13
Progressive, Hard & Melodic
The Undiscovered: Profana
Total Italian Heaviosity
The Undiscovered: Stephen Doe
We're Going To Trial!
Zone Recording: Clinics With Jennifer Batten
Canadian guitarist David Martone's recent clinic with Jennifer Batten.