Guitar Nine Columns

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess teaches you the important aspects of a good string shake.

A bunch of ways to spice up our old pal: the Dorian mode.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas gives great advice to both new and experienced guitar instructors.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on handling the inevitable - rejection,

Liquid Note Records (or LNR) was set up to principally cater for virtuoso instrumental guitar music - though that`s not to rule out the possibility that we`ll also release vocal albums in the future. LNR`s aim is to release albums every bit as good - or, dare I say it, better - than those released by the mighty Shrapnel.

The beauty of being an independent artist is that I don`t die if I don`t score a big record deal! I`ll still have a career. These days with stevefister.com, Guitar 9, and some independent distribution, I can grow and have more control over my musical fate. A new CD means a bright new day, with more to follow!

I`ve been playing guitar for 35 years, and still find it very challenging, and exciting. I work at it every single day, and realize that the real fun and spirit of this entire process of being a professional player is the `journey`, not the `end-game`. Sometimes I feel as if I am just getting started. The most important aspect of learning different styles of music, is one`s genuine love for that particular style.

Melding Jazz Guitar With Experimental Sensibilities

Classical Guitar Meets Electric Guitar

Illigitamate Offspring Of KISS Meet Godsmack

Professional Musician Makes Waves

Surprising Program Of Jewish Music

Experimental Explorations On Electric Guitar

Dispensing Jazz Influenced Abstract Post-Hip Hop

Instrumental Blues Guitar

Swedish Instrumental Deflagration

Jazzy Instrumentals With A Tropical Feel

Satriani-Inspired Instrumental Rock

Scotland's Fingerstyle Export

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess shows you how to select a good guitar instructor (and how to avoid a bad one).

Mike returns with some fun arpeggio licks he uses in his own playing.

Greg Rapaport discusses the importance of maintaining your timing and rhythm while improvising.

Joboj takes you through MIDI drums In 7222 characters or less (give or take).

Guitarist Williford pushes the envelope with 4 note per string legato licks and sequences.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney on getting the most from your hometown fans.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab teaches you what it takes to compete for radio play.

Why your drum machine may be a demo-only tool, by Canadian guitarist David Martone.

Even more ways to spice up our old pal: the Dorian mode.

Hard-Driving Guitar Surf Music

From The Heart Of The Blues

Canada's Premier Smooth Jazz

Crossing The Line Between Acoustic & Electric

Instrumental Rocker Seeks Record Company

Revealing Heavy Metal Future Plans

Three Speedy Demo Tracks

English Instrumentalist Seeks Record Deal

I recently purchased an 18 track digital recorder made by Roland. I love having it and I`m amazed at the quality recordings with relatively little effort. I plan to do the third Delirious Tremor CD with it, as well as most future projects.

The gear we use is a major part of the Plankton sound. We¥re resting on a solid foundation of the classic sounds from the 60¥s and 70¥s, made famous by Hendrix, Cream and Led Zeppelin among others. It¥s basically Strats into various vintage Marshall amps and cabinets.

The ins and outs of DVD authoring - it may be easier than you think.

Greg Rapaport talks about developing some serious synergy between the picking and fretting hands.

It`s not Frankenstein or Dracula, simply more Greasy Fingers.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas talks about the sticky topic that will energize your practice sessions.