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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 Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
These 10 must-have guitar player gift ideas are great to share with your family and friends!
In this episode Marlene talks about guitar accessories and technology that make great holiday presents!
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
#Holidaygiftguide #wishlist #guitargifts #guitarplayergift #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 09, 2023
Thursday Nov 09, 2023
Ya'll want to play some new country songs? Here's 3 tunes by 3 popular country artists, Dustin Lynch, Lainey Wilson & duo Dan & Shay for you to strum and sing!
In this episode Marlene shares 3 current chart topping country songs that ya'll can play on your guitar
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 
LevysLeathers.com
Bet these EARLY Black Friday Deals at Sweetwater.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
#LaineyWilson #DanandShay #DustinLynch #countrysongs #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 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Marc Seal, talented guitar player, recording artist, instructor and promotional specialist for companies like Guitar Center and Taylor Guitars, shares his journey to creating a sustainable living doing what he loves, plus he shares playing tips and his original music.
In this episode Marlene chats with her friend Marc Seal about his guitar journey. He also talks shares bar chord and picking tips, as well as playing some of his mesmerizing original music. You don't want to miss this one!
You can reach Marc Seal at his website
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 LevysLeathers.com
Bet these EARLY Black Friday Deals at Sweetwater.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
#slackkeyguitar #Hawaiianslackkey #guitartuning #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 Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Now is the perfect time to play Halloween themed songs on your guitar. These popular tunes are from Spotify's 2022 Top 10 Halloween Songs - and it's scary how much fun you'll have playing them!
In this episode Marlene talks about This is Halloween, Time Warp & Somebody's Watching Me, including their backgrounds and playing recommendations.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Recording Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#Halloween #Halloweensongs #Spooktacularsongs #October31st #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 Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
This is a beautiful song with gorgeous guitar music including picking, strumming and back beats that you can play to bring this song to life on your guitar.
In this episode Marlene talks about the song's background, as well as her tips for creating the guitar magic.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Recording Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#TaylorSwift #InvisibleString @TaylorSwift #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 Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Continuing with the Aloha spirit, here's 3 beautiful Hawaiian songs for you to play on your acoustic guitar - and don't fret (ha, ha), no slack key skills needed for these songs!
In this episode Marlene shares 3 popular Hawaiian songs, 2 made famous by the Hawaiian artist known as IZ and 1 by Ziggy Marley.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Recording Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#Hawaiiansongs #Aloha #Iz #IsraelKamakawiwo-ole #ZiggyMarley #OvertheRainbowWonderfulWorld #WhiteSandBeachofHawaii #BeachinHawaii #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 Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
There's a beautiful style of guitar music you'll hear in the Hawaiian Islands called Slack Key Guitar - Ki ho 'alu (loosen the key) in Hawaiian. But what is it and how is it played?
In this episode Marlene describes the distinct characteristics of this style and how you can play slack key on your guitar.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Recording Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#slackkeyguitar #Hawaiianslackkey #guitartuning #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 Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Flat picks are commonly used in guitar playing, but did you know you can play with a thumbpick too? And they won't going flying off when you're playing!
In this episode Marlene shares how to choose, wear and play guitar with thumbpick.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Guitar Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#thumbpick #guitarpick #chetatkins #tommyemmanuel #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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Buying your guitar online can be similar to an in-store shopping and purchasing experience, but here's a few things to keep in mind before you hit the 'buy' button.
In this episode Marlene talks about recommendations to help you successfully purchase your instrument online.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Guitar Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#buyonline #shoponline #guitaronline #musicalinstrumentonline #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 Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Jimmy Buffett's classic song Margaritaville is an anthem about a relaxed tropical lifestyle and is fairly easy to play. So grab a margarita, listen to this episode and then have fun playing Margaritaville!
In this episode Marlene talks about the song's inspiration and background, plus her playing recommendations.
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 LevysLeathers.com
Celebrate Guitar Month! at... Sweetwater.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
#JimmyBuffett #Margaritaville #Parrothead #Buffett #guitarsongs #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