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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
In this episode, Marlene introduces two brand-new Yo-Guitar videos designed to support your guitar playing journey. One video focuses on improving hand and finger dexterity, while the other helps release overall body tension and improves circulation.
Tune in as Marlene explains how these exercises can enhance your practice sessions and contribute to your growth as a guitarist.
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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
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#YoGuitar #YogaforGuitarists #SunSalutation #handsandfingers #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 Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Playing music that fits the season is fun, and there's a wealth of summer vibe songs that are not just fun, but also easy to play on guitar.
In this episode, Marlene shares five fun and simple-to-play summer themed songs—so grab your guitar and get into the laid-back summer spirit!
Watch a Marlene's medley of these songs on YouTube
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Don't miss out, our next jam session is 6/18!
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
Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify
@spotifypodcasts
#5easysongs #summersongs #5easysummersongsforguitar #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 May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
There are many benefits to jamming with other guitar players - most importantly, it's just plain ole fun! And, if you're feeling intimidated, the best way to overcome those doubts is to just jam!
In this episode, Marlene inspires you to give it a try as she shares her very first jam experience - she'd only been playing for 6 months! Plus, you'll learn about previous jam episodes that can help you get started on your jamming adventure!
Links to the previous Jam episodes:
7 Benefits of Jamming with Guitar Players
Find a Jam Session Near You
How to Jam with Your Guitar Friends
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Don't miss out, our next jam session is 6/18!
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
Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify
@spotifypodcasts
#guitarjam #jamwithguitarists #guitarbuddyjam #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 May 22, 2025
Thursday May 22, 2025
Planning a trip? Take your guitar along for the ride—it's fun to play wherever your travels take you!
In this episode, Marlene talks about her own guitar travel experiences, along with her tips and tricks so your beloved instrument arrives in tip top shape and ready to be played!
Road Trip Guitar Advice episode
Airplane Travel with Your Guitar episode
How to Play 3 Cool Vacation Themed Songs episode
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 6/18, 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
Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube
Thank you to our sponsor!
GatorCo.com
Available on...
@YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify
@spotifypodcasts
#guitartravel #guitarairplane #guitarcartravel #vacationwithguitar #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 May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Playing guitar is more fun - and definitely easier - when your mind and body are relaxed and flexible. The Yo-Guitar videos help you with that, and the newest one gets your blood pumping too!
In this episode, Marlene describes the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations 2. She talks about the 12 asanas (poses), which include Child's Pose, and shares their Sanskrit names too!
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 6/18, 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...
@YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify
@spotifypodcasts
#YoGuitar #yoga #yogaforguitarists #SunSalutations #Childspose #asanas #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 May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
One of the best gifts you can give your mom is the gift of your guitar music — a gift from your heart and your strings!
In this episode, Marlene describes how to play the heartfelt ballad Mother Like Mine by The Band Perry - have a box of Kleenex handy for your performance!
Plus, here's a few more Mother's Day themed song inspirations:
The Best Day, Mom and Mother
Mother, Thank You Mom and Wind Beneath My Wings
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 5/21, 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...
@YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify
@spotifypodcasts
#MothersDay #mom #songsformom #MotherLikeMine #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 May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 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 what you can expect to learn in the upcoming May episodes, plus the Best Acoustic Guitar Brands in 2025, and so much more!
Cinco de Mayo song episode links:
How to play Tequila
How to play Viva Mexico & La Piel
How to play Cielito Lindo & La Bamba
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 5/21, 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
#May #newsletter #CincodeMayosongs #MothersDaysongs #guitartravel #YoGuitar #bestacousticguitarbrands #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 Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Think changing your own guitar strings is a daunting task? Think again! It's not hard, it just takes a little patience.
In this episode, Marlene breaks it down into 7 simple steps that anyone can easily follow, yes, even if you've never done it before. So grab your guitar, a new set of strings and let's do this together!
Guinness World Record for string changing video link!
Now Available on YouTube Podcasts link:MarlenesMusic1
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 4/23, 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 @YouTubePodcasts @Feedspot
#guitarstrings #stringchanging #guitarstringshanging #DIYguitarstrings #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 Apr 17, 2025
Thursday Apr 17, 2025
What's one of the most important tasks in guitar maintenance? If you said cleaning and polishing your guitar—you're absolutely right!
In this episode, Marlene walks you through a simple, step-by-step process to keep your guitar looking great and playing beautifully!
Now Available on YouTube Podcasts link:MarlenesMusic1
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 4/23, 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 @YouTubePodcasts @Feedspot
#springclean #guitarmaintenance #guitarpolish #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 Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Are you looking for a powerful way to refresh your body and sharpen your focus - so you can play guitar with more ease and flow? Try the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations.
In this episode, Marlene talks about the benefits of Sun Salutations, a simple sequence of yoga poses to help calm your mind, loosen up tight muscles and tendons, and give your nervous system a much-needed reset.
Now Available on YouTube Podcasts link:MarlenesMusic1
Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial!
Join our Guitar Tips Community!
Our next community jam session is 4/23, 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 @YouTubePodcasts @Feedspot
#YogaforGuitarists #YoGuitar #YouTubePodcasts #SunSalutations #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