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Technical Difficulties

By Francesco Artusato

Diminished Possibilities: Part 2 Diminished Possibilities: Part 2
February 21st, 2009

Hey guys! Welcome again to my “Technical Difficulties” column – this is number 6 already! As the title suggests, this is the second part of a previous column I wrote for Guitar Messenger, so feel free to check it out and leave me comments in the “Ask Francesco” section of the forum. This... Read More →

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The Musician's Handbook

By Bobby Borg

No 800 Numbers No 800 Numbers
February 23rd, 2010

Quit waiting for magic potions and 1-800 numbers to success. Put together a plan and get your work ethic in check! In order to attract serious interest in the music industry today—whether it be from a record label, publishing company, manager or attorney—independent artists (yes, that means you)... Read More →

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Beyond Theory

By Roberto Toscano

Messiaen – Canteyodjaya [1949] Messiaen – Canteyodjaya [1949]
January 20th, 2008

Welcome back to Beyond Theory and to what already is column #5! Today we will be talking about Hindu Rhythms as applied by Oliver Messiaen (1908-1992) in his composition titled Canteyodjaya (Solo Piano) – as well as going over a few other compositional techniques employed in this study. This work amounts... Read More →

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Jazz Primer

By Mark Kilianski

The Almighty ii-V: Part 1 (Major) The Almighty ii-V: Part 1 (Major)
February 9th, 2010

The ii-V. All hail the ii-V. Never question it. Accept it. Embrace it. And then once you’re sick of it you can puke it out all over the place. The ii-V-I progression is the most important chord progression in Jazz music, equitable with I-IV-V in Pop music. There are tunes with harmony constructed... Read More →

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Artist Masterclasses

Steve Morse Masterclass Steve Morse Masterclass
October 21st, 2009

Steve Morse welcomes Guitar Messenger visitors with a stunning solo – in half a minute, he incorporates fierce pentatonic licks, chromatic bursts, harp harmonic arpeggios, wah-like tone knob swells, and subtle voice-led chords.


Artist Licks

Artist Lick: Steve Morse Artist Lick: Steve Morse
October 21st, 2009

Guitar legend Steve Morse demonstrates his burning take on the blues, in an Artist Lick taken from the Dixie Dregs’ ‘Rock & Roll Park’ from their 1981 album Unsung Heroes.


Guest Lessons

Red Light District Red Light District
by Jeremy Krull
March 7th, 2010

Hello readers, if you’ve stumbled upon this then I guess you’re somewhat interested in the wide (and very confusing) world of audio production/recording. Throughout this series of columns we will touch on many different aspects of recording, from good equipment to start out with to methodology, to mixing, and many other small things along the way. In this introductory column we’ll... Read More →