Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

Steve Pappas completes his "Amazing Grace" arrangement with this final variation.

Knowing the modes, and putting them to good use, are two different things. Here`s part three of Mike Campese`s multi-part lesson.

Add some excitement to your playing by playing outside the scale. This time: blending the Mixolydian with diminished scale.

The amazing Tom Yoder and his equally amazing arpeggios.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses how and when to approach the money men.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back with advice on how you can improve your odds playing demo roulette.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas on how to make progress, real progress, in your abilities.

The changes in the music business, and how they should make you very happy.

Using your `Inbox` to do session work, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab shares his list of professional habits that are shared by most successful musicians who truly have what it takes to succeed.

Mike Campese is back with more modal mayhem.

Tom Hess takes an original approach to the subject of originality in music.

Recording by mail can save thousands in travel costs, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Ever wanted to put together your own home studio? It`s a lot easier and cheaper than you might imagine.

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

Steve Booke talks about how to use breathing to provide yourself with the necessary energy to play your more physically demanding licks.

A celebration of "functionally unusual" guitars, their utilitarian purpose, and the visionaries behind their design.

Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager has some advice for you if you stubbornly intend to pursue a life-style fully supported by that original material only you believe in.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses why your home city is one of the most critical to your success.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas on how to make progress, real progress, in your abilities.

Mike Campese is back with powerful compositional tool (and a play out of Satriani`s playbook).

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the biggest mistake bands using e-mail.

Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager talks about the concept of the iconic guitar figure who influences the way we play.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas answers the burning question.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has practical advice on selecting the right entertainment attorney.

Tom Hess is back with the twenty concepts you need... and the five things to forget.

Insider tips on selecting a useful mic, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

The Mutant Guitar series would be void and incomplete without mention of Emmett Chapman and his creation.

Michael Knight looks at the elements of composition as they relate to the guitar solo.

Greg Brown talks about tapping into the power of visualization.

How do you write something fast, expressive and musical? Randy Ellefson is here with some tips.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab provides a basic outline to the key parts of a recording contract.

Mike Campese shifts into high gear with these high tech shred licks.

Useful tips on miking up a full drum kit, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Tom Hess discusses how creativity can be enhanced and stimulated to improve songwriting and improvisation.

Dan Lambert with a story about gigging abroad.

Bryon Thompson on discovering new ways of writing stronger and more original material.

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

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses how to get the most from your Internet presence.

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

Keeping your precious recorded output at the industry standard level of quality has many benefits.

Audio mastering specialist FC Bester joins us for an introduction to this often misunderstood subject.