December-January 2012

Vol. 17, No. 4: December-January 2012
New Columns And Interviews Mark Holiday Season
Improve Your Technique While Learning More About The Business

Welcome to the December holiday edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Regular contributors such as Mike Campese, Tom Hess, and Tim Sweeney join forces with our newest authors, which include notables such as Roo Chapus and Jerry Kramskoy. Altogether, nine guest columnists have submitted articles in their areas of specialty that will interest guitar players and independent musicians alike. To date, over 185 musicians have written guest columns since 1997.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

Don't fall into the same old trap of convincing yourself that now is not the time.

Guitar Nine Newsroom
Guitar Nine Newsroom

Guitar Nine's December-January 2012 newsletter.

Mike Philippov
Mike Philippov

Here it is, it`s right here, it`s here now and it`s right here for you - scale practicing that opens up creative options.

Tom Hess
Tom Hess Opus 2

To become an excellent 7 string guitar player, you will need to fully understand how to overcome any challenges that arise with your new instrument.

Mike Campese
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Here`s how to play in 4/4 time, switch time signatures and remain in time.

Jamie Andreas
Jamie Andreas

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas has an answer for you - but the devil is in the details.

Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the difference was between a victor and victim.

Roo Chapus
Roo Chapus

There are many ways a deal can happen and bring mutual benefits for the endorsed and endorser.

Ryan Buckner
Ryan Buckner

Buckner`s recent conversation with Tom Hess on how to become a successful pro musician.

Christopher Knab
Christopher Knab

Music industry guru Christopher Knab believes ignorant, misinformed musicians are a menace to themselves.

Jerry Kramskoy
Jerry Kramskoy

Connect with our audience; stirring up emotions while avoiding negative emotions.

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Honky-Tonkin` Electric Blues

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Unusual, Double-Necked Technique

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

I`ve got a killer new record out on Lion Music which is being promoted with a digital, electronic press kit (EPK).

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