Guitar Nine Marks An Anniversary
Welcome to the June edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. June of 1996 marked our entry into cyberspace, and after thirteen great years, Guitar Nine has become the leader in providing the widest selection of instrumental guitar recordings, news and information. To celebrate, we've added another 15 releases to the site in the past two months, including instrumental CDs by David T. Chastain, Lyle Workman, Joe Stump, Strings 24, One Spirit, Adam Nitti, Pete Marinovich, Neil Zaza, Leandro Chernicharo, Ad Astra, Dave Cross, Bill Perry, Barish Kepic, Gele Van Vaso and Travis Larson Band. You can now listen to and order 1963 instrumental releases by 1197 different artists.
In this issue
Control Your Fretting Hand
A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.
Harmonic Minor Scale
Here's a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.
How To Instantly Improve Your Guitar Teaching Business
Here's how to kick it up a notch by avoiding the top 9 mistakes guitar teachers usually make.
Interview: Allen Hinds
Musician's Institute (which was then GIT) was the best thing I could have done. I do well in competitive scenes. I progressed fast in those years.
Interview: Peter Gusmano
This project is one that has 100% of all CD sales, no matter where purchased, going to support LilliansJourney.com, the foundation we began for my mother. LilliansJourney.com supports and donates all of its funds to Project ALS.
Interview: Strings 24
We decided to write something and we asked Gian to join this project. We were looking for something different to create separation between us and the other thousands of shredders in the world, so we decided to use the 8-string guitar.
Newsletter June-July 2009
Guitar Nine Records June-July 2009 newsletter.
Octave Arpeggios
Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.
Picking Positions
The proper right hand positioning will enable you to play any style with just three types of picking positions.
Practicing Strategies
Have you played guitar for years and not gotten very far? Mike O'Malley has practical tips for your practice sessions.
The Rediscovered: Bobby Manriquez
Personal Blues Sound Attracts Attention
The Rediscovered: Kevin Pike
Guitarist Works Instrumental & Christian Rock
The Rediscovered: Michael Ripoll
Latin/Flamenco Based Music Marks Debut
The Rediscovered: Paolo Travagnin
Phenomenology Of The Musical Unconscious
Self-Expression Or Cosmic Reflection?
It's important not to lose your soul in the pursuit of musical expression.
Soloing Strategies, Part 3
The third part of Scott Allen's new series introduces you to the melodic minor.
Starting Out
There is an attitude, or spirit, that is common to most guitarists who have become successful.
Survival Guide To Lean Times For Musicians, Part II: Your Fans
Here's some ideas for making your act the best deal in town.
Zone Recording: Summer Schedule
Canadian guitarist David Martone goes over his summer itinerary of clinics and classes.