Guitar Nine Columns: Guest Columnists

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Scott Allen focuses once again on licks that grab attention of the listener.

This month`s lead guitar element focuses on using the major scale to build other scales.

Avoiding critical mistakes in learning to increase your guitar speed.

You eventually have to leave the warm comfort zone you`ve assembled for your creativity.

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney says its time for your music to pay you what you are worth.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab can`t believe his own ears in this installment.

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

You`ve grouped in fives; now add two, and we`ll group in sevens.

Scott Allen focuses on licks that grab attention of the listener.

Music industry guru Christopher Knab discusses three important ingredients necessary for working your record to radio.

Here are some tips in order to gain a successful live show following.

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.

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