Guitar Nine Columns

Ripping Metal Instrumentals

Going Beyond Categorization With First CD

Blazing Through Quandrant 69

Brazilian Musical Treat, With Nilson Matta

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Guitar Nine Records June-July 2012 newsletter.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Aggressively Pursuing The Hard Rock Agenda

Settling The Score... With Metal

A Heaping Helping Of Shredded Bliss

Warp-Speed Washington Shredder

Guitar Nine's August-September 2012 newsletter.

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

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.

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

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.

The online magazine has been going for over 16 years, and the e-commerce aspect of the business wound up completing a 15 year run - not bad considering the narrow focus our store had on instrumental music.

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

Bottleneck & Solo Fingerstyle Guitar

Improvisational Talent Releases CD

Music From The Heart

Guitar Nine's October-November 2012 newsletter.

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.

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.