Quality Follow-Up Albums Making Waves
Welcome to the February edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. This time around you'll find a number of albums just released by artists who are quite familiar with the recording studio. They pour all of their experience and energy into their recordings - and it shows. The debut records this time are also quite impressive. We've just added a total of 22 new releases to the site, including instrumental CDs by Theodore Ziras, Holding Pattern, Keith Andrew, Robert R. Rodrigo, Nick Kellie Band, Canvas Solaris, Morglbl, Sean Malone, Vega, Dan Sistos, Marcelo Aedo, Joel Hoekstra, Todd Grubbs, Curtis, Gerald Gradwohl, Mike Miller, The Jeff Beck Tribute, Ahmad Mansour, Be-Bop Guitars, Terri England, Linstead/Gunn and The Led Zeppelin Salute. You can now listen to and order 1891 instrumental releases by 1114 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
20 Steps to Creating a Successful Blog For Your Band, Part 1
Successful blogs keep their status by following these 20 rules from the start and throughout their blog's lifetime.
Building A Community Of Fans
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses getting the 'right message' out in order to build a fan base.
Guide To Becoming A Great Studio/Session Musician, Part 2
Zack Uidl completes his outline of key characteristics and work habits people look for in a studio/session musician.
Interview: Michael Knight
I thought it would be easier with a band with vocals, to push and sell it. It wasn't any easier. I'm still selling more instrumental CDs than Skulgrinder CDs.
Newsletter February-March 2008
Guitar Nine Records February-March 2008 newsletter.
The Rediscovered: Archetype
Instrumental Heaviness With An Emphasis On Composition
The Rediscovered: Carl Verheyen
Delivering Impressive Guitar & Heartfelt Music
The Rediscovered: Karl Bourdin
Furiously Fast French Guitarist Seeks Producer/Sponsor
The Rediscovered: Spajazzy
Bassist, Drummer Combine With Fusion Greats
Three Octave Arpeggios
Use the entire neck of your axe with these three octave ideas.
Touring the Arps, Part 3
Part three of Scott Allen's exploration into the wonderful world of arpeggios.
Zone Recording: Digitruck
Take a tour of the live performance capable Digitruck, with Canadian guitarist David Martone.