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Mike`s got a great way to learn your arpeggios and triads all over the neck.

Paul Tauterouff takes a common three-note sequence and turns it around to create a new sequence that sounds much more interesting.

There are two main problems that apply to almost all guitar teachers who struggle attracting new students.

The fourth part of Scott Allen`s new series deals with the concept of perfect symmetry.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us why there are so many good record releases, and so few great record releases.

Some very useful methods to help you learn to tune in and play by ear.

Have you been working on your sweep picking and been struggling to improve? Here`s help.

Using odd time signatures, open tuning and hybrid picking to keep things interesting.

Here are some exercises to develop and improve outside picking and alternate picking.

Some of Greg`s personal uses and insights into this somewhat eclectic scale.

Don`t stifle your creativity by applying too much theory to the songwriting process.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney has some better suggestions for those stage give-a-ways.

Adapting legato technique to the ubiquitous arpeggio.

When Irish Shred Is Smiling

Hammering Home Guitar Fury

Powerful Acoustic Folk

Hammering Home Guitar Fury

Canadian guitarist David Martone takes you into the nuts and bolts of preparing three tracks for a Rush tribute album.

Guitar Nine Records August-September 2009 newsletter.

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.

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.

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.

Canadian guitarist David Martone goes over his summer itinerary of clinics and classes.

Here`s how to kick it up a notch by avoiding the top 9 mistakes guitar teachers usually make.

Here`s a master class on the distinct sound of the harmonic minor scale, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

The third part of Scott Allen`s new series introduces you to the melodic minor.

Here`s some ideas for making your act the best deal in town.

There is an attitude, or spirit, that is common to most guitarists who have become successful.

The proper right hand positioning will enable you to play any style with just three types of picking positions.

A workout that develops finger independence, alternate picking, and two hand synchronization.

It`s important not to lose your soul in the pursuit of musical expression.

Have you played guitar for years and not gotten very far? Mike O`Malley has practical tips for your practice sessions.

Very cool and unique runs that can add that missing edge in your soloing.

Phenomenology Of The Musical Unconscious

Guitarist Works Instrumental & Christian Rock

Latin/Flamenco Based Music Marks Debut

Personal Blues Sound Attracts Attention

Guitar Nine Records June-July 2009 newsletter.

Canadian guitarist David Martone reveals that old school recording techniques are still being used with success.

The second part of Scott Allen`s new series delves into the ways of the harmonic minor.

Andre Tonelli has great ideas to get you out of playing in boxes, and into playing music.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney talks about the latest changes in download pricing, and its effect on marketing independent music.

Do you struggle with not having enough time to practice guitar? How to practice effectively when time is at a premium.

Here`s some new ideas for looping string skipping ideas, with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Guy`s reference spreadsheet for modes, chord scales and substitutions

Adding color to the bland, unifying lyrics, and other compositional techniques.

What is the most important thing you can bring to a recording studio? Mike O`Malley has his own thoughts on the subject.

You can come up with listenable and interesting solos if you know just how to "word" everything.