Guitar Nine Columns: Live Performance

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

April-May 2021
Dan Peeke

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

April-May 2020
Alex Bruce

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

December-January 2017
Dean Hailstone

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

June-July 2000
Dan Lambert

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

August-September 2000
Neil Haverstick

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

October-November 2000
Neil Haverstick

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

December-January 2000
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.

February-March 2001
Dan Lambert

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

February-March 2001
Neil Haverstick

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

June-July 2001
Christopher Knab

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

August-September 2001
Bill Peck

An egoless way to get your name out there.

February-March 2002
Tim Sweeney

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

June-July 2002
Tim Sweeney

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

October-November 2002
Jamie Andreas

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

April-May 2003
Chris Juergensen

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

October-November 2003
Joy Basu

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

February-March 2004
Dan Lambert

Dan Lambert with a story about gigging abroad.

February-March 2004
David Vincent Jones

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

April-May 2001
Dan Lambert

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

February-March 2005
Mike Walsh

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

February-March 2007
Robert Walker

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

February-March 2008
David Martone

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

April-May 2008
David Martone

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

June-July 2008
Kevin Ferguson

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

December-January 2009
Draven Grey

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

February-March 2010
David Martone

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

February-March 2010
Josip Pesut

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

April-May 2010
David Martone

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

June-July 2010
David Martone

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

August-September 2010
David Martone

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

October-November 2010
David Martone

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

December-January 2010
Tom Hess Opus 2

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
David Martone

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

February-March 2011
David Martone

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

April-May 2011
Tom Hess Opus 2

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

April-May 2011
Neal Nagaoka

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

June-July 2011
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.

August-September 2011
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
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
Michael Knight

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

December-January 2011
Dario Napoli

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

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