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Learn how to quickly boost your guitar playing skills with these easy tips, tricks and helpful hints from successful guitarist, instructor, author and producer, Marlene Hutchinson. Known for her popular Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! program, as seen by millions on PBS, and featured on NPR and CBS, Marlene has a wonderfully simple way of helping you move through your challenges and advance your guitar playing skills.
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Just released! A new Yo-Guitar video and it’s perfect as we continue to celebrate Heart Month, and Valentine’s Day. You'll discover this latest Yo-Guitar video is great for improving your posture, relieving stress, and enhancing your vocal abilities!
In today’s episode, Marlene walks you through the heart-opening poses and how they can relax your chest muscles, support your lung health, and improve your vocal chords.
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Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 2/20, don't miss out!
MarlenesMusic1 YouTube Channel
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#YoGuitar #yogaforguitarists #Heartmonth #ValentinesDay #February14th #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Feeling Your Guitar Heart-Strings! How to Play Annie's Song
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
It’s Heart Month, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to express your feelings than through music?
In today’s episode, Marlene talks about the timeless and heartfelt classic Annie’s Song by John Denver. You'll song insights and Marlene's tips to lovingly playing this beautiful piece on your acoustic guitar.
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 2/20, don't miss out!
MarlenesMusic1 YouTube Channel
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Past Valentine's themed episodes:
Can't Help Falling, Heaven, Lucky
Let My Love Open The Door, Have I Told You Lately That I Love You, Love Me Tender
All You Need Is Love
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#Heartmonth #ValentinesDay #Sweetheart #lovesong #February14th #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Friday Jan 31, 2025
February Newsletter - Upcoming Episodes, Bob Dylan Biopic and More!
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings!
In this newsletter, Marlene talks about the upcoming February (💗 month) episodes, a cool new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, and more!
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 2/20, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#Februarynewsletter #heartmonth #BobDylan #ACompleteUnknown #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Guitar New Year's Resolution Check-up!
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
How’s your guitar-playing New Year’s resolution holding up? With 30 days into the new year, it’s the perfect time to revisit your goals and see how you’re tracking. After all, you still have 11 months to make progress!
In this episode, Marlene walks you through how to check in on the goals you set, assess your progress, and make any adjustments needed to stay on course.
December 2024 Guitar Resolutions episode link
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 2/20, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
MarlenesMusic1 YouTube channel
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#harmonics #guitarharmonics #naturalharmonics #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
How to Play Harmonics on Guitar
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Guitar harmonics is a delicate bell-like tone that adds a beautiful sound to your music and can be heard in songs such as For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield, Harvest Moon by Neil Young, and She Talks to Angels by The Black Crows.
In today’s episode, Marlene will share how you can bring these magical, chime-like sounds to life on your own guitar. She'll walk you through the fundamentals of harmonics, share some tips and tricks, and help you add this gorgeous technique to your playing.
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 2/20, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
MarlenesMusic1 YouTube channel
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#harmonics #guitarharmonics #naturalharmonics #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Balance Your Guitar Playing, Latest Yo-Guitar Video
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Did you know that balance, or the lack of balance, can enhance your guitar playing?
In this episode, Marlene describes some of the simple balance asanas (poses) you’ll find in her latest Yo-Guitar video. You’ll discover firsthand how balance—and even a little bit of imbalance—can take your guitar playing experience to the next level.
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 1/21, don't miss out!
Previous Balance episode link Marlene talked about
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#YoGuitarvideo #Balance #yoga #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
January Songs to Play in January!
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Musically kick off 2025 with a playlist celebrating January!
In this episode, Marlene dives into two songs about the first month of the year — one by the legendary Elton John and the other by the soulful Sting. Tune in as she explores the stories behind these tracks and playing recommendations to help you capture the essence of January.
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 1/21, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#Januarysongs #EltonJohn #Sting #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Jan 02, 2025
January Newsletter - Upcoming Episodes, New ABBA Documentary and more!
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Happy New Year!🎉
Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings!
In this newsletter Marlene talks about the upcoming January episodes, a cool new ABBA documentary on Amazon Prime and more!
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 1/21, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#Januarynewsletter #podcastepisodes #ABBA #AmazonPrime #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Guitar Resolutions, How to Keep it Simple and Succeed!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Setting and Keeping a New Year's Resolution boils down to one key word; simplicity!
In this episode Marlene will share highlights from her top goal setting and resolution episodes, offering tips and inspiration to help you set - and crush- your 2025 guitar goals!
YouTube: MarlenesMusic1
Instagram: @marlenesmusicguitar
Facebook: MarlenesMusic Marlene Hutchinson
X (formerly Twitter): @MarlenesMusic
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 1/21, don't miss out!
Episodes Marlene talked about listening to:
#3 The Secret to Achieving Your Guitar Playing Resolution
#2 15 Guitar New Year's Resolution Ideas
#1 Setting and Keeping Your Guitar Playing Goals
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#NewYearsResolution #2025 #guitargoals #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Dec 19, 2024
3 Creative Ways to Play Auld Lang Syne for New Year's Eve
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Though Christmas and Hanukkah are still a few days away, it's never too early to start thinking about the music for your New Year's Eve celebration. And what better way to ring in 2025 than with the timeless classic, Auld Lang Syne?
In this episode, Marlene will share three creative ways to put a fresh spin on this beloved tune. Whether you're hosting a party or celebrating with loved ones, these unique interpretations will help make your New Year's Eve celebration truly unforgettable.
YouTube: MarlenesMusic1
Instagram: @marlenesmusicguitar
Facebook: MarlenesMusic Marlene Hutchinson
X (formerly Twitter): @MarlenesMusic
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 1/21, don't miss out!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
YoGuitar Video Library
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts
#AuldLangSyne #NewYearsEve #prepyourmusic #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com