Artie continues his exploration of the guitar’s harmonic possibilities with easy but effective chord shapes, progressions, moving basses, harmony lines, instrumental compositions and song accompaniments.

This fascinating video shows you how basic jazz techniques can be used to compose beautiful fingerstyle instrumentals. This valuable information is ideal for you folk, country and pop players who want to add new textures and harmonies to your music. Like the first tape in this series, the emphasis is on expansion, or on becoming “unstuck” as you grow as a guitarist. “BUY NOW”

Briefs: Terra Firma, Joel Tenenbaum, Spotify
Terra Firma investors have approved an equity injection into EMI; coverage from day three of the Joel Tenenbaum file sharing case; Knitting Factory plans to open a venue in downtown Reno, Nevada, and more.

Billboard’s ‘Women In Music’ Nominations Open
For the fifth consecutive year, Billboard’s special feature Women In Music will identify the women making a difference in the music business.

Geffen To Release Album Featuring Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI will release an album on which he sings and recites prayers to the Virgin Mary, his label said Friday.

Bravado Secures Rolling Stones Merch Deal
Global music merchandising company Bravado is to manufacture and distribute merchandise for the Rolling Stones.

Society of Singers Celebrates 25th Anniversary
In celebration of its 25th anniversary this year, the Society of Singers is
hosting a benefit concert featuring Manhattan Transfer.