Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

Canadian guitarist David Martone`s thoughts after a successful summer tour.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the importance of commitment.

How about a career as a professional transcriber and arranger? Let`s discuss.

Are you persistent? Guitarist Neil Brocklebank`s logistics manager gives you a heads up on dealing with 99% of music business personalities.

Want to make a great impression with your music? Or would you rather wrap fish? Check out Metal Mike`s advice.

You`ve had it, you know you have.

Kevin Ferguson, devotee of complex time signatures, reveals how you can master this area of technique.

Canadian guitarist David Martone has some great ideas for all your spare video footage.

More ideas on how you can add a really cool twist to your playing.

Music industry consultant Christopher Knab comments on both mythological and practical keys to success.

Let guitarist Alan Lennon take you through the basics of writing songs, starting with the fundamentals of chord progressions.

A practical approach to getting a good recorded acoustic guitar sound.

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess weighs in on the debate over DIY or professional instruction.

Hess guitarist Mike Walsh explains why high caliber playing is important to self-expression.

Bassist and guitarist Mark Carozza lays out some of his tried and true rut-busting ideas.

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

Hot tips on triggering kick drum samples for a great low end, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Mike Campese opens 2005 with a great workout for your pickin` hand.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas believes organization is power. Soon, you will too.

Scott Tarulli offers great suggestions on keeping your eye on your goals for self-improvement.

Drew Vics stresses the importance of a good foundation.

Interested in an aural and methodical inspiration? Let the Sultan of String show you his thematic ideas.

How limitation can actually be the vehicle that propells one toward their own statement of purpose.

Audio mastering specialist FC Bester cuts right to the chase on what to do before sending off your project to a mastering facility.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses common mistakes artists make that limit their impact, their sales and their future.

Music industry consultant Christopher Knab tests your knowledge of key public relations concepts.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney speaks to musicians about how loss of control leads to poor results and a lack of accomplishment.

Music industry consultant Christopher Knab shows you how to make your bio informative, upbeat, motivational and useful.

Guitarist Jeff Lawrence talks about the many benefits of fretboard knowledge.

Guitarist A-J Charron is here with his ideas on writing from the heart (not the checkbook).

Now you`ve got a good recorded acoustic guitar sound, let`s make sure it sounds good in the mix.

Hess guitarist Mike Walsh has got a great use for your next spare Benjamin.

Jazz/funk/fusion guitarist John Drew guides you through the ups and downs of one representative musician`s career path.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas helps you define the role of a good guitar teacher.

Ready to quit your day job? Get some thoughts and advice first, from one who`s done it.

If you learn other peoples solos or listen to other people`s music, will it ruin your own creativity? Scott Tarulli gives his personal opinion.

Mike Campese blazes through exercises from his all new CD, entitled "The New".

Recording a live show, what can go wrong, will go wrong, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

When to crank the gain, and when to back off, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Mike Campese demonstrates that you can get many unique sounds out of just one scale.

What separates those who do from those who don`t? Here`s how you can succeed where others have failed.

Making an acoustic guitar sound good in the mix, part deux.