Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas provides some clarity on the subject of scales.

Backstage warm ups take on their own quirks, stories and connections that help to explain their success and approach to their music.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney implores you to keep from throwing away your passion.

Playing high-pitched squeals that are so important in the style of metal players (and others).

Here you`ll get essential tips to help you achieve the success you are striving for.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas teaches you that practicing one thing affects everything else we play, for good or for bad.

Here is a technique used by the pros to adjust a guitar neck for proper intonation.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney helps you get more fans to your shows when sending event invitations through Facebook.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab reminds us we have to adapt to technological and economic changes, as uncomfortable as that may be.

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Having the ability to record your guitar parts very quickly and efficiently in the studio will maximize your music career opportunities.

Michael Knight has a 4-note diminished scale for you to add to your repertoire.

Building on the last two columns, Mike wraps up the series with a G minor arpeggio progression.

Michael Knight returns with the first installment of his Exotic Scales series.

Building on the last column, Mike adds more examples here, building on his previous sweeping columns.

Here`s what a designer can tell you that will help you set your band and your music apart.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has a heads up - streaming music is the future.

Is it really necessary to know how to read music? Let`s open this can of worms.

Ten of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

A great article from Tom Hess focuses on helping students solve their musical problems.

Maintaining a fresh perspective is not only key for making great music, but also in getting that great music heard.

Draven Grey talks about defining a fan base and creating a unique album release process.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas teaches you to constantly be open to new ideas and new intuitions about ways to improve your playing.

Joe discusses one of the most invaluable practice techniques known - recording yourself and listening.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has heard them all, and here are the top three reasons.

Here`s a lesson in dynamics from Michael Knight - make your songs come alive with cues from bands such as Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Rush and Nirvana.

Many people who have been teaching guitar for a long time don`t know all 5 of the important things you are now going to learn about how to teach guitar.

Ten of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Mike gets a little more detailed here, building on his previous sweeping columns.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab details potential significant radio airplay available to you.

It`s essential to practice everything to a metronome to develop tight rhythm guitar playing skills, increase guitar speed and track musical progress.

Here are some great suggestions from Michael Knight on how to get a better live sound.

Dario Napoli has tips on how to prevent loss of mastery on your instrument.

Are "new" marketing ideas really as new as they sound? Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney offers his expert opinion.

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

Here is the main guitar line from Campese`s version of this holiday classic, as featured on his Christmas album.

Where many guitarists struggle is in knowing how to make sense out of general guitar practice materials and organize them into an effective practice schedule.

The differences between who who think you are, and who you actually are.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab has great tips from Howard Bloom, a retired music publicist and well known author.

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas teaches you to put your mastery of the physical aspect of playing guitar at the service of the ultimate goal: making music.

Five of the very best guitar kids from the past two months in a video format. You can submit your most terrifying videos.

If you are familiar with pentatonic scales, this may be a great way to get into modal playing.