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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
Roo Chapus

How To Get Guitar Endorsements

Roo Chapus

There are many ways a deal can happen and bring mutual benefits for the endorsed and endorser.

December-January 2012
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Christopher Knab

Ignorant Musicians Finish Last

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab believes ignorant, misinformed musicians are a menace to themselves.

December-January 2012
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Michael Knight

Making A Scene

Michael Knight

Michael Knight shares some ideas for keeping a positive light on your band.

October-November 2012
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Tom Hess

How To Take Your Music Career To The Next Level With A Mentor

Tom Hess

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.

October-November 2012
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Tom Hess

How To Make Your Music Career Highly Profitable And Stable

Tom Hess

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.

August-September 2012
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Christopher Knab

Adapt... Or Don't

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us we have to adapt to technological and economic changes, as uncomfortable as that may be.

June-July 2012
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Tim Sweeney

Live Show Facebook Strategy

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney helps you get more fans to your shows when sending event invitations through Facebook.

June-July 2012
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Tom Hess

How To Record Your Guitar Playing

Tom Hess

Having the ability to record your guitar parts very quickly and efficiently in the studio will maximize your music career opportunities.

June-July 2012
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Tom Hess

Improve Your Guitar Teaching, Part 1

Tom Hess

A great article from Tom Hess focuses on helping students solve their musical problems.

April-May 2012
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Christopher Knab

Why Are Musicians So Afraid of New Technologies?

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has a heads up - streaming music is the future.

April-May 2012
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Tom Hess

How To Get Started Teaching Guitar

Tom Hess

Many people who have been teaching guitar for a long time don't know all 5 of the important things you are now going to learn about how to teach guitar.

February-March 2012
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Christopher Knab

Excuses Musicians Use For Not Learning About The Music Business

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has heard them all, and here are the top three reasons.

February-March 2012
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Draven Grey

Radiohead

Draven Grey

Draven Grey talks about defining a fan base and creating a unique album release process.

February-March 2012
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Nadine Gressett

The Top Five - What Designers Can Teach Musicians

Nadine Gressett

Maintaining a fresh perspective is not only key for making great music, but also in getting that great music heard.

February-March 2012
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Tim Sweeney

The "New" Marketing?

Tim Sweeney

Are "new" marketing ideas really as new as they sound? Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney offers his expert opinion.

December-January 2011
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Christopher Knab

Building A Successful Radio Airplay Campaign

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab details potential significant radio airplay available to you.

December-January 2011
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Christopher Knab

Think Like A Music Publicist

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has great tips from Howard Bloom, a retired music publicist and well known author.

October-November 2011
Guest Columnists
Michael Knight

Your Music Identity - Who Are You?

Michael Knight

The differences between who who think you are, and who you actually are.

October-November 2011
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Christopher Knab

Music Today - It Is What It Isn't

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab can't believe his own ears in this installment.

August-September 2011
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Tim Sweeney

Obama Care's Effect On Your Music

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney says its time for your music to pay you what you are worth.

August-September 2011
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Michael Knight

The Real World Difference

Michael Knight

You eventually have to leave the warm comfort zone you've assembled for your creativity.

August-September 2011
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Tim Sweeney

The New Path For Music Artists

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney promotes the idea of the road less traveled.

June-July 2011
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Michael Knight

More Tips for Successful Live Shows

Michael Knight

Here are some tips in order to gain a successful live show following.

June-July 2011
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Christopher Knab

A Realistic Radio Promotion Plan For Today

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab discusses three important ingredients necessary for working your record to radio.

June-July 2011
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Tom Hess

Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Become Professional Musicians

Tom Hess

There are many pitfalls on the path to success, and that is particularly true in the music industry.

June-July 2011
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Christopher Knab

Pete Salazar Offers Up Cool Questions For Bands

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab turns the mike over to his colleague Pete Salazar, with his Musician's Blueprint for success.

April-May 2011
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Christopher Knab

10 Tips For Lazy Musicians

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab intensifies his crusade to help musicians with the business of music.

February-March 2011
Guest Columnists
Dan Lambert

At Sonic Ranch: Recording The New CD

Dan Lambert

Getting back to the studio after years away, and recapturing the fun and the magic.

February-March 2011
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Christopher Knab

There Are No 10 Steps To Stardom

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab destroys the notion of the 10-step program to entertainment success.

December-January 2010
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

Off The Wall Music Marketing Ideas

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab prods musicians and bands to get creative and think outside of the box.

October-November 2010
Guest Columnists
Tom Hess

Need Help Starting A Successful Career In Music?

Tom Hess

Do you need immediate help starting a successful career in music? Here are four things that will put you on the right track.

October-November 2010
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

16 Timeless Music Business Self Promotion Tips

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab offers essential, life-long suggestions, for any and all musicians to remember as they establish and maintain their music careers.

August-September 2010
Guest Columnists
Tom Hess

5 Big Mistakes You Should Avoid When Teaching Beginning Guitar Students

Tom Hess

If have a sincere interest in helping your beginning guitar students, read Tom Hess now.

June-July 2010
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

Band Agreements And Why You Need One

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us that money changes everything, and if you hope to make any, you need to read this.

June-July 2010
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Tim Sweeney

New Year, Great Hope And No Change

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney wants to help you turn that situation around today.

April-May 2010
Guest Columnists
Christopher Knab

So Many Bands - Even More Bands That Fail!

Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab delivers the truth to a lot of musicians who may not be ready to hear it.

April-May 2010
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