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Guitar On YouTube
Guitar on YouTube

Guitar On YouTube: Perfect Pedal Order With Steve Vai

Guitar on YouTube

Steve Vai explores three different pedalboards, offering insights to ideal pedal ordering.

June 2022
Guest Columnists
Dan Peeke

Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp?

Dan Peeke

Many players are questioning whether or not amps are still the necessities they once were.

April-May 2021
Guest Columnists
Alex Bruce

Intonation: Its Importance And How To Spot Problems

Alex Bruce

If you're going to record with your band, or play live, then it's nothing short of vital.

April-May 2020
Guest Columnists
Dean Hailstone

How to Live Stream Your Gig

Dean Hailstone

Online streaming is a good way of adding a new revenue channel to your live shows.

December-January 2017
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

About Playing Live...

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers concrete information on booking contracts with venues.

April-May 2016
Guest Columnists
Dean Hailstone

How to Get a Killer Guitar Sound on Stage

Dean Hailstone

Maximizing your on-stage guitar tone so that you can make every gig an enjoyable experience.

April-May 2015
Guest Columnists
Tom Hess

7 Rule Guide For Finding Committed Band Members

Tom Hess

Tom Hess helps you to find band members with the same drive and ambition that you have.

April-May 2014
Guest Columnists
Ryan Duke

Building Confidence in Your Live Performance

Ryan Duke

When you are confident on stage to the degree you are confident playing at home alone then any fear will not hinder your focus and performance.

June-July 2013
Guest Columnists
Tim Sweeney

Why Are Music Shows Boring?

Tim Sweeney

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.

October-November 2012
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 8th Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

June-July 2012
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 7th Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

April-May 2012
Guest Columnists
Rick Mariner

Why Block Or "Deck" A Tremolo On A Guitar?

Rick Mariner

Here's what a designer can tell you that will help you set your band and your music apart.

April-May 2012
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 6th Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

February-March 2012
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 5th Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

December-January 2011
Guest Columnists
Dario Napoli

The Leak In The Brain

Dario Napoli

Dario Napoli has tips on how to prevent loss of mastery on your instrument.

December-January 2011
Guest Columnists
Michael Knight

Your Live Guitar Sound

Michael Knight

Here are some great suggestions from Michael Knight on how to get a better live sound.

December-January 2011
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 4th Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

October-November 2011
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 3rd Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

August-September 2011
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 2nd Edition

Neal Nagaoka

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

June-July 2011
Guest Columnists
Neal Nagaoka

Neal's Terrifying Young Guns: 1st Edition

Neal Nagaoka

Five of the very best guitar kids every month in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

April-May 2011
Guest Columnists
Tom Hess

How To Get More People To Come To Your Live Shows

Tom Hess

Are you frustrated because you are not getting as many people to come to your live shows as you want?

April-May 2011
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Experience On The Road

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone is back from the snowy Canadian Satriani support tour - with pictures.

February-March 2011
Guest Columnists
Tom Hess

How To Prepare For Gigs And Make Your Live Shows Better

Tom Hess

The very best way to get more people to repeatedly come out and see your band play live is word of mouth.

December-January 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Tour Preparation

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone enters the world of project management, as he preps for supporting the Satriani tour.

December-January 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Ziua Chitarelor 3

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone talks about his latest clinic and show in Bucharest, Romania.

October-November 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Playing In 5 Minutes

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone relates his experiences at this year's National Guitar Workshop.

August-September 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Wireless

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone is no longer confined to the boundaries of the stage. Find out why.

June-July 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Gigs, Clinics And Schedules

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone has been busy lately, and has a full clinic schedule this summer.

April-May 2010
Guest Columnists
Josip Pesut

How To Have Productive Rehearsals

Josip Pesut

Get the most you can out of the rehearsal time you have scheduled.

February-March 2010
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Heading To Europe

David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone heads out to Eastern Europe and pieces together a mini-tour.

February-March 2010
Guest Columnists
Draven Grey

Building An Army Of Fans Every Time You Perform

Draven Grey

How do you want your band remembered? Great ideas from Draven Grey.

December-January 2009
Guest Columnists
Kevin Ferguson

Hazards Of Playing A Wide Variety And Mix Of Genres

Kevin Ferguson

Kevin Ferguson outlines personal experiences about the hazards of playing a wide variety and mix of genres, along with some mitigation examples.

June-July 2008
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Satch

David Martone

A peek at the Satriani instructional sessions, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

April-May 2008
Guest Columnists
David Martone

Zone Recording: Digitruck

David Martone

Take a tour of the live performance capable Digitruck, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

February-March 2008
Guest Columnists
Robert Walker

Ten Rules To Chase The Audience Away

Robert Walker

It's easy than you think to play the fool.

February-March 2007
Guest Columnists
Mike Walsh

What's In Your Gig Bag?

Mike Walsh

Hess guitarist Mike Walsh returns with an essential list of items you'll need for your live shows.

February-March 2005
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