June-July 2009

Vol. 14, No. 1: June-July 2009
Guitar Nine Marks An Anniversary
Leading Instrumental Guitar Site Celebrates 13 Years Online

Welcome to the June edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. June of 1996 marked our entry into cyberspace, and after thirteen great years, Guitar Nine has become the leader in providing the widest selection of instrumental guitar recordings, news and information. To celebrate, we've added another 15 releases to the site in the past two months, including instrumental CDs by David T. Chastain, Lyle Workman, Joe Stump, Strings 24, One Spirit, Adam Nitti, Pete Marinovich, Neil Zaza, Leandro Chernicharo, Ad Astra, Dave Cross, Bill Perry, Barish Kepic, Gele Van Vaso and Travis Larson Band. You can now listen to and order 1963 instrumental releases by 1197 different artists.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

Part two of our e-mailbag dump, answering some of the most commonly asked questions about releasing and promoting records.

Guitar Nine Newsroom
Guitar Nine Newsroom

Guitar Nine Records June-July 2009 newsletter.

Mike Campese
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Scott Allen
Scott Allen

The third part of Scott Allen`s new series introduces you to the melodic minor.

John Slaughter
John Slaughter

The proper right hand positioning will enable you to play any style with just three types of picking positions.

Jirakit Somame
Jirakit Somame

A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.

Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley

Have you played guitar for years and not gotten very far? Mike O`Malley has practical tips for your practice sessions.

Jean-Pierre Zammit
Jean-Pierre Zammit

Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.

David Martone
David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone goes over his summer itinerary of clinics and classes.

Pete Marinovich
Pete Marinovich

There is an attitude, or spirit, that is common to most guitarists who have become successful.

Ben Kuzay
Ben Kuzay

It`s important not to lose your soul in the pursuit of musical expression.

Tom Hess
Tom Hess Opus 2

Here`s how to kick it up a notch by avoiding the top 9 mistakes guitar teachers usually make.

Michael Knight
Michael Knight

Here`s some ideas for making your act the best deal in town.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

This project is one that has 100% of all CD sales, no matter where purchased, going to support LilliansJourney.com, the foundation we began for my mother. LilliansJourney.com supports and donates all of its funds to Project ALS.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

Musician`s Institute (which was then GIT) was the best thing I could have done. I do well in competitive scenes. I progressed fast in those years.

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Phenomenology Of The Musical Unconscious

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Guitarist Works Instrumental & Christian Rock

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Latin/Flamenco Based Music Marks Debut

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Personal Blues Sound Attracts Attention

Guglielmo Malusardi
Guglielmo Malusardi

We decided to write something and we asked Gian to join this project. We were looking for something different to create separation between us and the other thousands of shredders in the world, so we decided to use the 8-string guitar.

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