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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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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Getting familiar with natural notes (no sharps or flats) is another great way to get to know your fretboard. But how do you find them?
In this episode Marlene helps you expand your fretboard knowledge by describing how to find and play natural notes,
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Thursday Tips blog
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#guitarfretboard #naturalnotesonguitarfretboard #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Have you ever been ready to play your guitar and you can't find your tuner? Don't fret (ha,ha), Relative Tuning to the rescue!
In this episode Marlene describes relative tuning and how it can help you easily tune your guitar when you're sans tuner.
See how it's done! Marlene doing Relative Tuning on YouTube
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com LevysLeathers.com
Find Your Breedlove Guitar and more guitars and gear at Sweetwater.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your Breedlove Guitar or any guitars, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#RelativeTuning #Howto #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
It's never too early to start working on your holiday music, especially the challenging songs!
In today's episode I'll talk about a beautiful, albeit challenging, Christmas song to play on guitar.
Here's some other Christmas song episodes to re-visit too!
12/3/20 Jingle Bells
12/2/21 12 Days of Christmas
12/8/22 Jingle Bell Rock, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree
& Run Rudolph Run
12/15/22 Oh Holy Night, The First Noel & Away in a Manger
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#ChristmasinJuly #Christmassongs #tablatureforguitar #CaroloftheBells #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Ever expanding your repertoire, here's 3 more acoustic rock songs you should know how to play!
In today's episode I'll talk about the background and my playing recommendations for 3 popular acoustic rock songs.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#acousticrocksongs #3songsyoushouldplay #howto #HouseoftheRisingSun #TheAnimals #TheChain #FleetwoodMac #EveryRoseHasItsThorn #Poison #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Want to improve your musical abilities? Use a metronome! It's the most effective tool you can use for one of the most important components of a song - rhythm.
In this episode Marlene will talk about how they work and how you can easily get started playing along with a metronome.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#metronome #howtouseametronome #rhythm #guitarskills #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
You can have a blast playing songs with just 3 chords and there are many songs to choose from!
In this episode Marlene will focus on 3 different types of songs that can be played with the same 3 chords.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#TheBest #bestHomeRecrodingTools #recordathome #3chordsongs #3guitarsongs #easy3chordguitarsongs #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Playing festive music on your guitar as you gather with your family and friends to celebrate the 4th of July can be entertaining and fun!
In this episode Marlene shares 3 lively 4th of July Patriotic songs for you to try.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#4thofJuly #Patrioticsongs July4thsongs #Patriotic #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Recording your music at home (or on the road) is easier now than it's ever been - but what tools should you use?
In this episode Marlene talks about recording devices that get the job done and helpful audio editing software.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
MasterClasses
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#TheBest #bestHomeRecrodingTools #recordathome #recordontheroad #recordyourmusic #TascamDR07x #ZoomH2nHandyRecorder #ProTools #Audacity #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Practice stumbling blocks are normal, but how can you get through them and get back to practicing?
In this episode Marlene gives you 3 practice questions to ponder, your answers can help you get back to practicing!
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Unlimited Lesson and Classes
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#3questions #guitarpractice #guitarquestions #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Weather conditions, like temperature and humidity, can affect your guitar. Maintaining the ideal conditions will help you (and your guitar) stay happy.
In this episode Marlene discusses temperature, humidity, and how to best protect your guitar.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Unlimited Lesson and Classes
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
GatorCo.com
LevysLeathers.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#temperature #humidity #guitarweather #guitarhumidity #guitarhumidifier #hygrometer #guitar #howto #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com