Melding Classical, Latin & Flamenco Styles
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Melding Classical, Latin & Flamenco Styles
Phrasing is what makes the big difference between just mindless noodling and a great guitar solo in my opinion. Think more about which notes you play and when you play them.
Guitar Nine Records August-September 2011 newsletter.
I got picked up by Mike (McDowell) at Shred Guy; apparently Mike was interested in adding a "fusion" flavor to his rather "metal" guitar-oriented label, and my sound seduced him.
There are many pitfalls on the path to success, and that is particularly true in the music industry.
Music industry guru Christopher Knab discusses three important ingredients necessary for working your record to radio.
Mike is back to take your scales up to a whole new level.
Ten of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.
Here are some tips in order to gain a successful live show following.
Digging in with practical application of the pentatonic scale.
Pursuing your lead guitar development by reducing the major scale to modes (or inversions) in the name of improvisation.
Oscar plays devil`s advocate in the matter of a music, or music business, education.
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney promotes the idea of the road less traveled.
Playing with another guitarist can open up a lot of new musical options.
Modern, `Greenwich Village Style` Fusion
Soliciting Progressive Instrumental Fans
Hard Rock Guitarist Seeks Recognition
Interactive, Melodic, Contemporary Jazz
Guitar Nine Records June-July 2011 newsletter.
If you want respect, get out of the music business (laughs)! If you love what you are doing, it will show and you will gain respect. People who buy records like how songs move them no matter the skill level.
Mike is focusing on the Japanese Hirajoshi scale in this lesson on exotic scales.
Are you frustrated because you are not getting as many people to come to your live shows as you want?
Five of the very best guitar kids every month in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.
Music industry guru Christopher Knab turns the mike over to his colleague Pete Salazar, with his Musician`s Blueprint for success.
Guy`s second column in a series for experienced guitarists with very little formal knowledge.
A different perspective on the pentatonic scale using arpeggios.
How about opening your mind and opening yourself up to new styles of music? It can only help your guitar playing and musicianship.
Let The Countdown Begin
Doin` It With Just Bass & Vocals
Mastering The Musical Use Of The Guitar
Brazilian Progressive Metal
Guitar Nine Records April-May 2011 newsletter.
To play in places where they cannot pay the expenses for an entire band, I travel with only my guitar and a CD where I have my own backing tracks. And I noticed that the public reacts very well to these concerts!
Well, the Internet is a great thing, everyone now can have their own spot and sell their music. But it is becoming a jungle where everyone just thinks about themselves. There is too much quantity, and too little quality; too much competition instead of collaboration.
Canadian guitarist David Martone is back from the snowy Canadian Satriani support tour - with pictures.
Just when you thought all arpeggio topics had been covered, Mike`s back with triad arpeggio practice ideas.
Getting back to the studio after years away, and recapturing the fun and the magic.
Do you want to improve your guitar technique, play guitar cleaner, eliminate sloppy playing and unwanted string noise?
Guy`s first column in a series for experienced guitarists with very little formal knowledge.
Music industry guru Christopher Knab intensifies his crusade to help musicians with the business of music.
Scott Allen continues his tour of arpeggio-land with beautiful ninth chord arpeggios.
Internalize what you are learning and use it to develop your own style.
Releases Dynamite Chicago Blues CD/DVD
Bass-Oriented, Rhythmically Heavy Fusion
Expanding The Possibilites Of Solo Guitar
Black Sheep Of The Blues
Guitar Nine Records February-March 2011 newsletter.
Mike Campese serves up a holiday treat - his take on the Grinch`s theme song.