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Guitarists passing on hard-won knowledge โ€” how to practice, how to record, how to finish something, and how to keep going when it stops being fun. Written since 1996, and still being written.
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Guest Columnists
David Vincent Jones

Success Prevention Officers

David Vincent Jones

Guitarist Neil Brocklebank's logistics manager talks about the difficulties facing a small time touring band.

February-March 2004
Guest Columnists
Dan Lambert

An American Guitarist In London

Dan Lambert

Dan Lambert with a story about gigging abroad.

February-March 2004
Guest Columnists
Joy Basu

Audition Tips: Getting the Gig

Joy Basu

Joy Basu discusses getting pop gigs and what to expect during the auditions.

October-November 2003
Guest Columnists
Chris Juergensen

Playing For Life

Chris Juergensen

How Chris satisfies both his financial and artistic needs and how you can too.

April-May 2003
Guest Columnists
Jamie Andreas

Stage Fright

Jamie Andreas

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas talks about a problem more common than anyone knows - and how to deal with it.

October-November 2002
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Tim Sweeney

Playing Live In Your Home Market

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on getting the most from your hometown fans.

June-July 2002
Guest Columnists
Tim Sweeney

Making Your Live Show Yours

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney chips in on the makings of a great stage show.

February-March 2002
Guest Columnists
Bill Peck

Exposure Vs. Ego

Bill Peck

An egoless way to get your name out there.

August-September 2001
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

The Business Of Live Performance

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with an in-depth column on the most important method for selling your CDs.

June-July 2001
Guest Columnists
Dan Lambert

The Solo Restaurant Gig - Guitar A La Carte

Dan Lambert

How to give restaurant patrons a reason to come for the music - in addition to the meal.

April-May 2001
Guest Columnists
Neil Haverstick

Freelancing: How To Survive In The New Millennium By Playing Your Guitar, Part 4

Neil Haverstick

Neil Haverstick completes his fantastic series on the myriad ways to make a good living playing the guitar.

February-March 2001
Guest Columnists
Dan Lambert

The Solo Gig; Freedom - With Strings Attached

Dan Lambert

One of the most liberating ways to deliver your music can also be overwhelming.

February-March 2001
Guest Columnists
Neil Haverstick

Freelancing: How To Survive In The New Millennium By Playing Your Guitar, Part 3

Neil Haverstick

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - the third installment of practical tips from a seasoned veteran.

December-January 2000
Guest Columnists
Neil Haverstick

Freelancing: How To Survive In The New Millennium By Playing Your Guitar, Part 2

Neil Haverstick

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - even more tips from a seasoned veteran.

October-November 2000
Guest Columnists
Neil Haverstick

Freelancing: How To Survive In The New Millennium By Playing Your Guitar

Neil Haverstick

Neil Haverstick has made his living with his instrument for over 20 years - tips from a seasoned veteran.

August-September 2000
Guest Columnists
Dan Lambert

A Simple Guitar Story

Dan Lambert

A story about a guitar (well, a couple of guitars, actually).

June-July 2000
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