Kick Off 2018 With Great Instructional Columns and Interviews
Welcome to the February edition of the Guitar Nine on-line magazine. Slide guitar playing, chromatic lines, and setting up a practice schedule are just a few of the subjects covered in the first issue of 2018 - along with three new artist interviews (the German band In Dreams Of Reality, UK guitarist Sam Russell and U.S. bassist James Rosocha). In total, five guest columnists have submitted six original articles on a range of musical topics of interest to practicing musicians. In addition to consuming the information presented, please sample some great music released by the over 1400 musicians we've worked with over the past 21 years! Interestingly, we've now published over 220 artist interviews, while over 210 musicians and industry experts have written close to 1100 guest columns for this site since 1996.
In this issue
Chromatic Riffs and Lines
Mike shows you several ways to spice up your riffs, lines and solos with some chromatic passing tones.
Four Keys To Making An Effective Guitar Practice Schedule
Anyone (including yourself) can learn to develop creativity by using the proven methods and strategies for reaching this goal.
Guitar Nine's Attic: Picks
A visual look back at Guitar Nine pick promos and signature picks.
How To Transition From An Intermediate To An Advanced Guitar Player
Take you guitar playing to the next level with Tommaso's best advice for the intermediate player.
Interview: In Dreams Of Reality
Plans for the future? Play more gigs in front of larger audiences! Playing live is the greatest thing to do as a guitar player.
Interview: James Rosocha
In order to increase your visibility and gain a position in the mind of your listener or target audience, I feel it's important to invest in a public relations firm that specializes in the entertainment industry.
Interview: Sam Russell
Nothing beats being in a recording studio with professionals. It’s one of those moments you dream about as a kid learning to play.
Learn The Technique Of Slide Guitar And Take Your Playing To A Whole New Level
Slide guitar offers a very cool and unique sound that cannot be emulated any other way.
Newsletter February-March 2018
Guitar Nine's February-March 2018 newsletter.
Seven Picking Styles Every New Guitarist Should Learn
Mark covers the essential picking styles new guitarists need to learn (or at least be familiar with).
Transforming An Idea Into A Song
Tips on how to ready yourself for your next burst of songwriting inspiration.