How to keep from destroying your confidence by setting realistic expectations for your recording projects.
The Guitar Player's Resource
Welcome to the October edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Summer promotions have been extended and current deals include buying a copy of Troy Stetina's "Exottica" to get a free copy of his band CD "Set The World On Fire", and buying a copy of "Handz Of Danz" to get a free Guitar Nine white t-shirt! In addition, we've added 11 new releases to the site, including instrumental CDs by Chris Dunnett, Eric Halbig, L.A. Sux, Jerry Palmer, Tim Pitts, Gongzilla, Greg Meckes, Jacob's Ladder and Static. You can now listen to and order 614 instrumental releases by 383 different artists. Visit the Instrumental Guitar Showcase to browse and listen to all of these dynamic recordings, or check out our recommendations page. If you've released an instrumental project, get all the details about merchandising through Guitar Nine, and decide if it's right for your music (if you've released a guitar-oriented CD with vocals, click here).
How to keep from destroying your confidence by setting realistic expectations for your recording projects.
Don't make the mistake of thinking this is someone else's job. As an independent artist, the ball is in your court.
One Brit`s opinon on the future of rock `n` roll.
Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas helps you master the deceptively difficult changes in your life.
Mike is back with a follow up lesson to help you work the neck to squeeze more creativity out of your chording.
An Italian guitarist is prepared to expand your chormatic awareness.
Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the hidden secrets of how major labels evaluate the artists they are considering signing to their rosters.
Music industry guru Christopher Knab is back talkin` barcodes.
Canadian guitarist David Martone opens up the mailbag to answer a reader question about tone.
Don`t send that master tape off to the duplicators without first checking out Steve Trovato`s final mix tips.
An in-depth look at Fareri`s neo-classical shred debut from the guitarist himself.
Composition angles from the man known as Beurks.
Latin Jazz Guitarist Looks To Shine
Sweden's New Instrumental Progressive Rock
If I want to compose neoclassical metal, I would be listening and analyzing all the CDs that I`ve got in my collection. Then I am ready to absorb all these influences into my playing and my compositions. The good thing is that the final result is totally different from the tunes that I listened to for inspiration.
Musically Captivating Acoustic Blend
Releases New Acoustic Solo Guitar Album
A Pattern Of Heavy Progressive Fusion
Ambient Neo-Progressive Cyber-Rock
Contrasting Styles Drive Instrumental Rock
Guitar-Oriented Rock/Blues Band
