International Scope For Guitar Music Broadens
Welcome to the August edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. After over 12 years on the Internet, the Guitar Nine web site and store continues to attract both new customers and new artists from all over the world. We service over 90 different countries now, and in the past two months, we've added 18 titles to the site, including instrumental CDs by Matthew Mills, Jartse Tuominen, Petr Henych, Esseness Project, John McLaughlin, Mckay Tebbs, Jennifer Batten, Greg Howe, John 5, Niko Tsonev, Rob Metz, Tonio Ruiz, Pete Laramee, Workshop, Hematovore, Carl Roa, Koji Tsumoto, and Soul To Strings. You can now listen to and order 1804 instrumental releases by 1133 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music (if you've released a guitar-oriented CD with vocals, click here).
In this issue
Chromaticism
How to approach the chromatic scale on the guitar.
Consider The Source of Internet Information
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on seeking the 'magic bullet'.
Gearing Up: I've Got Woods
Scott Allen is back talkin' woods, necks and boards.
Getting Into The Flow: Opening Yourself To The Muse
Kole goes beyond rut-busting, with tips on how to surpass all ruts.
Interview: Kiko Loureiro
It is all about the music, which can be similar to some people, but for me, it's really different. Also, the attention of the crowd is different. The trio format demands more from each musician as well.
Newsletter August-September 2008
Guitar Nine Records August-September 2008 newsletter.
On Memorizing, Part Two
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas believes it's easy to memorize pieces, and has even more tips to help the uninitiated.
Practicing Guitar: Self Discipline or Fun?
Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess talkes about two components that you must balance in order to enjoy the process of practicing and see consistent progress.
The Rediscovered: Adam Ross
Instrumental Rock Addict Eyes Studio Career
The Rediscovered: Fabrizio Chiruzzi
Malmsteen, Angelo, Stump -- Take Cover!
The Rediscovered: The Seven
Dedicated To Great Progressive Instrumental Music
The Rediscovered: Tom Kopyto
Millennial, Shred Metal Instrumentals
Sliding With Both Hands While Tapping
Exploring a less common approach to two-handed tapping.
Strum-a Strum-a Strum: A Rhythm Primer For Songwriters
Dave Issacs is here to help you get back to the basics and improve your playing.
Taking Your Guitar Technique To The Next Level
How to use a metronome for maximum effectiveness.
What Do You Know About Getting Signed And Working With A Record Label?
Music industry guru Christopher Knab tests your knowledge with this insightful, 100 question pop quiz.