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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 Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
You're in for a treat! You are about to learn how to take your guitar playing to the next level - and bonus, at the end you'll hear John play a beautiful original song!
In this episode you'll learn from master guitarist John Knowles, CGP (Certified Guitar Player). He discusses and demonstrates several techniques and skills that you'll want to try right away. His humble, down-to-earth style makes it fun and easy to learn.
All About John...
Grammy Award winner and two time Emmy nominated guitarist, John Knowles is also a two time National Thumb Pickers Hall of Fame Inductee. He was awarded the National Thumb Pickers Recording of the Year for his album of duets with Tommy Emmanuel, Heart Songs. John has authored 7 books on the music of Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and Lenny Breau and his music has been recorded by such artists as Chet Atkins and Tommy Emmanuel, to name a few. His international hit Gorilla Song, co-written with his son Jay, has been recorded by Raffi and XUXA, He earned his PhD in Physics from Texas Christian University.
Links for John Knowles:
FingerStyle Quarterly
TrueFire
Tommy Emmanuel Guitar Camp Nashville
Puget Sound Guitar Camp
Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp
YouTube
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
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
#JohnKnowles #CGP #ChetAtkins #TommyEmmanuel #JerryReed #LennyBreau #HeartSongs #GorillaSong #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 Aug 31, 2023
Thursday Aug 31, 2023
Hmmm, which one is better for you? That depends on a few things so it's helpful to know about both instruments before you decide!
In this episode Marlene talks about the similarities and differences of acoustic guitars and ukuleles.
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
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
#Ukulele #Acousticguitar #ProsCons #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 Aug 24, 2023
Thursday Aug 24, 2023
Do you have a favorite country song? Here's 3 fun and simple-to-play songs that sound great on guitar!
In this episode Marlene talks about the backgrounds and how to play 3 classic country hits, I Walk the Line, Jolene & The Gambler.
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
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
#IWalkTheLine #JohnnyCash #Jolene #DOllyParton #TheGambler #KennyRogers #countrysongs #countrymusic #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 Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Getting together with other guitar players to play songs is awesome! Setting up your jam session to be relaxed, casual and fun is the 'secret sauce' to a great time for all!
In this episode Marlene will share 6 ideas and suggestions, plus do's and don'ts, to create a successful jam session
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
#jamsession #playswellwithothers #guitarjam #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 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
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
#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