Making Sense of Music Licensing

by Julie Price

Recently, I received an email from a Mel Bay author with a list of songs he would like to use in an upcoming project. This is typical of email I receive from authors on a weekly basis. They anxiously await my response as to whether a song is in the public domain or not, and if it is copyrighted, will we be able to license it for their project. The unique process of researching and licensing songs for music publications, audio recordings and video recordings can be as complex as stringing a guitar with ukulele strings, but knowing and understanding a few of the basics can go a long way... more

Gear Review

Dimarzio X2N-7

by Lee "Drew" Andrews

About two months ago I got a hankerin' for a 7-string guitar. Not for my main instrument, but for something fun to play around with and expand my horizons. Luck had it that one of the guys in our CD duplication... more

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Classical

"Leyenda" Made Easy

by Steve Eckels

For many years the great classical Spanish masterpieces of Isaac Albéniz have been out of reach for recreational guitarists. These beautiful... more

1.  The Castellani/Andriaccio Duo

The guitar duo of Joanne Castellani and Michael Andriaccio is regarded as one of the elite chamber ensembles on the classic music scene today. Praised by critics internationally, The New York Times hailed them as "First rate and a pleasure to hear...

2.  Guitar Quick Licks - Santana
3.  Guitar Quick Licks - Malmsteen
4.  Guitar Quick Licks - BB King
5.  Bass Guitar From Scratch

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Lick Library

In this live Studio performance featuring a plethora of styles and compositions, Richard Smith plays in a variety of musical settings from solo guitar to guitar and cello duets with his virtuoso cellist wife Julie Adams. And when... more

Lick Library Series

by Various Artists

These DVD's will teach you some of the guitar techniques that have influenced guitarists worldwide! If you're looking to take your playing to the next level, these DVD's will provide you with an arsenal of style licks that you can incorporate into your own solos.

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