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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 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Should you use a hard case or a gig bag? It's helpful to know about each type of case so you can choose one that best meet your needs.
In this episode Marlene discusses the different types of guitar cases, their uses and benefits, as well as the pros and cons of each.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com
Thank you to our sponsors, we appreciate your support!
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LevysLeathers.com
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#Halloween @NeilYoung #NeilYoung @OingoBoingo #OingoBoingo @LordHuron #Lord Huron
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 Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Boo! Halloween is just around the corner, so here's a few songs to help you get into the 'spirit' of things!
In this episode Marlene shares 3 Halloween-esque songs, Harvest Moon (Neil Young), Dead Man's Party (Oingo Boingo) & Not Dead Yet (Lord Huron).
Sorry the Giveaway deadline has passed.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
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
#Halloween @NeilYoung #NeilYoung @OingoBoingo #OingoBoingo @LordHuron #Lord Huron
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 Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Guitar stands are useful for many reasons, and with so many choices out there, you might be wondering which one is the best?
In this episode Marlene describes guitar stand styles, features and benefits to help you choose the best stand for your needs!
Sorry the Giveaway deadline has passed.
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips 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
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 Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Pull offs, the reverse of hammer ons, is another way to play 2 notes while playing a string once. Knowing how to play both will help you to trill your way to guitar playing happiness!
In this week's episode Marlene will describe easy steps to successfully play pull offs, plus how to combine it with hammer ons to play trills.
Watch Marlene play pull offs MarlenesMusic1 on YouTube
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips 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
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 Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Playing hammer ons, a guitar skill where you can quickly play two notes, is a great technique to have in your arsenal of skills. Best of all, you won't need a hammer, just your fingers!
In this week's episode Marlene will describe hammering on and share her 5 steps to successfully play this fun skill!
Watch Marlene play hammer ons MarlenesMusic1 on YouTube
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips 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 @amazonmusicpodcast
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 Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
It's a good idea to be prepared for guitar necessities and those pesky little guitar emergencies!
In this episode Marlene will review the 6 essential items you should have in your guitar case.
Original air date: 7/9/20
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Join the Club! Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website & Thursday Tips www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
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 Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Acoustic guitars are not a 'one size fits all' instrument? In fact, there are quite a few shapes and sizes. Knowing the differences can help you to understand the guitar that best fits you.
In this episode Marlene describes the various guitar shapes and sizes, and the playing styles suited for each.
Original air date: 10/22/20
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Join the Club! Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website & Thursday Tips www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
#SherylCrow #TheDrifters #KatrinaandtheWaves
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
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 Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a nylon string acoustic guitar and a steel string acoustic guitar? The most obvious difference is of course the strings, but there's more to it including construction, sound and playability, to name a few.
In this episode Marlene compares both guitar types from head to bout, and everything in between!
Original air date: 11/12/20
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Join the Club! Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website & Thursday Tips www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
#SherylCrow #TheDrifters #KatrinaandtheWaves
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
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 Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
For a guitar player callused fingertips are very normal, in fact, it's kind of a right of passage! And though a bit painful to acquire, calluses are a valuable asset for your guitar playing journey.
In this week's episode Marlene explains fingertip calluses, tips to build and toughen the skin, and how to maintain your calluses.
Original air date: 7/8/21
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Join the Club! Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website & Thursday Tips www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
#SherylCrow #TheDrifters #KatrinaandtheWaves
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
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 Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Summer's winding down but it's possible to keep the summer vibes alive with these 3 happy, carefree, and sunny songs!
In this episode Marlene discusses her playing recommendations and ideas for Sheryl Crow's Soak Up The Sun The Drifter's Under The Boardwalk and Katrina and the Waves' Walking on Sunshine!
Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Join the Club! Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website & Thursday Tips www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
#SherylCrow #TheDrifters #KatrinaandtheWaves
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
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