We're Celebrating Our 14th Anniversary
Welcome to the June edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. June of 1996 marked our entry into cyberspace, and after fourteen great years, Guitar Nine has become the leader in providing the widest selection of instrumental guitar recordings, news and information. According to recently gathered statistics, artists, labels and distributors have been more diligent about keeping their products in stock. Over the past month we've averaged an 98% in-stock percentage for the almost 2700 products in our catalog. Check out the current price list and availability status below. Be sure to also read our new interview with Berklee faculty member and shred guitarist Joe Stump.
In this issue
"Electric City" Song Shred Excerpts
Mike Campese introduces you to techniques from his 2010 CD.
3 Uncommon Practicing Ideas
Every musician has to do it and while some dread it, many others do it religiously.
5 Big Mistakes You Should Avoid When Teaching Beginning Guitar Students
If have a sincere interest in helping your beginning guitar students, read Tom Hess now.
Band Agreements And Why You Need One
Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us that money changes everything, and if you hope to make any, you need to read this.
Legato Exercises
Improve your legato technique with Zammit's exercises.
A Minor Solo Ideas
Solo ideas and strategies that will help you build a memorable solo.
Newsletter June-July 2010
Guitar Nine Records June-July 2010 newsletter.
One Reason You Might Not Be THAT Good (And How To Change It)
Fact: Music is easy. Fact: People complicate it.
Pentatonic Scales: The Not-So-Secret Weapon
Scott Allen explodes the myth of the pentatonic scale being only appropriate for beginners.
The Rediscovered: Jason Dennie
Just Enough Brilliant Fingerstyle
The Rediscovered: Jernej Zoran
Slovenia's Instrumental Rock Future
The Rediscovered: Mr. Pollack
Polish Instrumental Neo-Classical Masterworks
The Rediscovered: Paul Wood
Makin' The Blues His Business
Speed Drill Ideas, Part 1
Here are exercises to develop and improve your speed on the guitar.
Zone Recording: Wireless
Canadian guitarist David Martone is no longer confined to the boundaries of the stage. Find out why.