How to trigger inspiration by understanding what causes it, and more importantly, what causes it for you.
Welcome to the December edition of the Guitar Nine on-line magazine. After you've bought presents for family and friends (and your Aunt Mabel), treat yourself to the instrumental guitar CDs you've been craving all year. We've even got 15 brand new CDs to pick from, including instrumental works by Gambale, Hamm & Smith, Kevin Ferguson, Rockenfield/Speer, Hess, Z-Works, Adrian Legg, Merry Axemas, Ballurio, Martin Behr, Jay EuDaly, Lyall Steel, Tribal Tech, Janos Varga and Jeff Scheetz. You can now listen to and order 533 instrumental releases by 326 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).
How to trigger inspiration by understanding what causes it, and more importantly, what causes it for you.
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.
Mike Campese is back with a follow up article with even more 9ths for your entertainment.
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 with advice for indies on manufacturing issues.
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.
Italian Instrumentalist Distributes Demo
Instrumentalist, Teacher, Guitarist, Writer
Phenomenology Of The Musical Unconscious
Guitarist Works Instrumental & Christian Rock
I have always played because I love the guitar and now since 1994, when I again started being in charge of the projects I was involved in I have felt the freedom to make the music I want to make and that I personally enjoy.
Instrumental Rock Shredder Looks To The Future
Chicago's Hardest Working Blues Band
Blazing Instrumental Funk Rock
Blues, Jazz & World Influences
Swirling Electric & Appealing Acoustic Guitar
Instrumental E.P. From Down Under
Creedence-influenced Songwriter Makes Mark
Shredder Practices All Day Long