February-March 2009

Vol. 13, No. 5: February-March 2009
Global Recession Killing Guitar Music?
Fans/Artists Say, "You'll Have To Pry My Guitar From My Cold, Dead Hands!"

Welcome to the February edition of Guitar Nine's on-line magazine. Recessions, layoffs, bankrupcies - who needs 'em? We're thriving, and we'll keep picking, strumming, sweeping and shredding throughout the global economic meltdown. You can help by supporting your favorite sites and stores, participating, visiting and spreading the word. We've added 17 releases to the site in the past two months, including instrumental CDs by Ken Hatfield And Friends, Brian Butler, Doug Markley, Scott Motyka, Steve Booke, Project 7, Mark Raphael, Brian Tarquin, El Becko (Beck Tribute), Diego Garcia, Neal Nagaoka, Roger Filgate, Dave Celentano, Razorblades, Mateus Starling, Presenter and Rikk Beatty. You can now listen to and order 1982 instrumental releases by 1202 different artists.

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

No man is an island. No indie label is an island either. The importance of cooperation.

Guitar Nine Newsroom
Guitar Nine Newsroom

Guitar Nine Records February-March 2009 newsletter.

Nick Layton
Nick Layton

It`s time to stop talking and start working with some real musical examples featuring legato phrasing.

Tom Hess
Tom Hess Opus 2

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess cuts to the chase to help you get to the next level.

Ysrafel
Ysrafel

Ysrafel`s got tips on transferring tapping ability from one string to the next.

Scott Allen
Scott Allen

The first part of Scott Allen`s new series designed to make the intermediate player a more well rounded soloist.

Paul Tauterouff
Paul Tauterouff

Paul Tauterouff expends even more on the flash lick concept in Part 3 of the series.

Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley

Don`t ignore your picking hand in favor of the almighty fretting hand - you`ll pay the price.

Mike Campese
Mike Campese: The Fire Within

Learning ways to substitute notes using octaves with your instructor, Mike Campese.

Andre Tonelli
Andre Tonelli

Andre Tonelli is here to guide you through limitations that can actually serve a useful purpose for guitar players.

Michael Knight
Michael Knight

Will you be able to continue making music in the future or will this be the end of the road?

Tim Sweeney
Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney thinks now is the time to revisit your web site and the messages it may be delivering.

David Martone
David Martone

Canadian guitarist David Martone takes you to the National Association of Music Merchants biggest annual event.

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Jazz Instructor Leads By Example

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Improvisational Instrumental Guitar

Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Electrifying Live Performer Offers Instrumental Work

Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Haus

There is always something you don`t know. Thinking of the end result is a distraction and more importantly, there is no end result. You will be learning for the rest of your life.

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Guitar Nine

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