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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.
Episodes
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Practice session optimization, making the most of your practice time, is easy when you map out a rocking game plan!
In this episode Marlene talks about a rockin' game plan for your practice sessions.
Episode links mentioned in the podcast:
Maximizing Your Practice Sessions
6 Exercises to Improve Finger Strength & Dexterity
Tension Relieving Exercises For Guitarists
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
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
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate.
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#practice #guitarpractice #practiceroutine #optimize #maximize #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 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
It's a simple fact, practice makes you a better guitar player. More importantly, it's the habit or routine of practicing consistently that will help you the most.
In this episode Marlene talks about her 6 easy steps to setting a productive practice routine.
How to Set a Practice Routine episode
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
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
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate.
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#practice #guitarpractice #practiceroutine #routines #habit #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 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Setting a resolution is half the battle, the other half is achieving it! And it's simple to do when you set yourself up for success.
In this episode Marlene tells you about her tips and secrets to help you successfully reach your 2024 guitar resolution!
Episode link, the one Marlene talks about during this episode!
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
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
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate.
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#NewYear #NewYearsResolution #2024 #GuitarResolution #Guitargoals #Secretsauce #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tips For Guitar Playing Success is a popular podcast created to help new, emerging and intermediate guitar players boost their playing skills and knowledge with Marlene's easy tips, tricks and ideas.
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
It's that time of year to reflect on the past and think about the future, and the perfect time to think about setting a guitar playing resolution for 2024!
In this episode Marlene shares her 15 guitar resolution ideas & her secrets for marking it happen.
Episode Links:
15 Guitar New Year's Resolution Ideas
Setting AND Keeping Your Goals
How to Play Auld Lang Syne
Midnight Songs for New Year's Eve
For Guitar Gifts That ROCK, go to
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#NewYear #NewYearsResolution #2024 #GuitarResolution #Guitargoals #Settingresolutions #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
To celebrate the 200th episode here's the top 5 episodes since Tips For Guitar Playing Success launched on April 9, 2020. See if some of your favorites are among the most popular!
In this episode Marlene talks about the 5 most popular episodes of all time and the inspiration for their topics/themes.
Plus, here's the links to those episodes in case you'd like to listen (or re-listen) to them.
#5 listen here
#4 listen here
#3 listen here
#2 listen here
#1 listen here
For Guitar Gifts That ROCK, go to
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#Top5 #toppodcastepisodes #200thepisode #celebrate #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Mariah Carey's popular song All I Want For Christmas is You has become a seasonal favorite and it's a blast to play on guitar!
In this episode Marlene talks about the song's background and her playing recommendations to help you learn how to play this fun tune!
For Guitar Gifts That ROCK, go to
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#AllIWantForChristmasisYou #MariahCarey #Christmassong #Holidaymusic #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Have you ever heard Christina Aguilera's hit song What a Girl Wants? If so, then you've heard one of the many prolific songs created by Shelly Peiken. And for anyone interested in songwriting, you don't want to miss this show filled with her expertise, tips, fun stories and so much more!
In this episode Marlene chats with her special guest Shelly Peiken, hit songwriter and author of Confessions of a Serial Songwriter. In addition to her success with What a Girl Wants and Meredith Brooks' smash hit Bitch, Shelly has written for and with The Pretenders, Miley Cyrus, Keith Urban, Britney Speaks, Selena Gomes, Demi Lovato, Mandy Moore, Plain White T's, Smash Mouth, Bebe Rexha, NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.
Her music has been featured in TV and film including Big Little Lies, Orange is the New Black, The Blind Side, What Women Want, The Good Girl, Bring It On, I Still Know What You Did Last Summer, EDtv, The Princess Diaries, A Walk to Remember, What a Girl Wants, The Lizzie Maguire Movie, Raising Helen, Bourne Identity and the teen favorite Disney's Descendants.
In 2021, she was voted Songwriter of the Year by Hollywood Music and Media and in 2023, was a She Rocks Award recipient.
She's currently working on two musicals and is a founding member of SONA (Songwriters of America).
You can reach Shelly at https://www.shellypeiken.com/
For Guitar Gifts That ROCK, go to
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#ShellyPeiken #WhataGirlWants #ChristinaAguilera #MeredithBrooksBitch #songwriting #songwriter #howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Carol of the Bells is a popular holiday song that sounds amazing on acoustic guitar and it's a beautiful way for you to 'ring' in the season!
In this episode Marlene walks you through how to play this instrumental holiday favorite on your acoustic guitar.
Get Cyber Week Deals Now at
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#CaroloftheBells #Holidays #holidaysongs #Christmas #Howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Over the River and Through the Wood is a Thanksgiving anthem that's fun to play on guitar, plus playing it using tablature adds a fun challenge.
In this episode Marlene describes how to play 2 different tab versions of this seasonal favorite - so you can take your pick!
Black Friday Deals Now at
Sweetwater.com
Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
Thank you to our sponsors!GatorCo.com
We are a Sweetwater.com affiliate. So. when you purchase your guitar, guitar gear or anything else you might need from you are also helping to support this show - thank you!
Available on...
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean
#Thanksgiving #Thanksgivingsongs #tablature #guitartablature #guitartabs #Howto #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast #playon
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
Sweetwater.com
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com