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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 Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
If you're taking to the road this summer, take your guitar too. It's easy to pack and fun to play guitar where ever your travels take you!
In this episode Marlene talks about her 8 'taking your guitar in the car' travel tips!
Original air date 8/6/20, during COVID, but these tips and ideas are timeless!
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
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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 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
When it comes to playing rhythm on your guitar you have a few options; finger style and using a flat pick, as well as combination/hybrid versions of these rhythmic options.
In this episode Marlene will share the details of how you can play your guitar using a flat pick!
Original air date 5/14/20
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website 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 Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
It can be annoying to play a song and hear your string(s) buzzing. Those pesky sounds can be eliminated once their origins are understood.
In this episode Marlene discusses the reasons string buzzing can occur and solutions so you can get your best sound.
Original air date 4/16/20
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website 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 May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
Changing from chord to chord can be one of the most challenging skills for guitar players. Changing quickly (and smoothly) is even more challenging.
In this episode Marlene gives you tips and ideas to 'speed up' your chord changes while maintaining accuracy.
Original air date 4/23/20
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website 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 May 19, 2022
Thursday May 19, 2022
The best way to become a better guitarist is to practice, so it makes sense to develop a reasonable practice routine, one that can turn into a habit.
In this episode Marlene will help you, step-by-step, to easily set up a do-able practice routine.
Original air date 4/9/20
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's Music website 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 May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Do your fingertips feel sore during or after a playing session? If you answered yes, then you're normal. Good news though, there are strategies that can help minimize the soreness.
In this episode Marlene will share simple, tired-and-true tips and ideas to help you alleviate the tenderness in your fingertips.
Original air date 4/9/20
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's website 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 May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
The 5th of May, Cinco de Mayo, is a celebration of Hispanic culture. Playing Spanish themed songs on your guitar (la guitarra) is an instrumental way to celebrate!
In this episode Marlene presents 2 popular, and easy to play, Spanish language songs, histories and translations included.
Original air date 4/29/2021
For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
Guitar Courses/Learning Resources
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!
Lesson of the Month Club
Coaching Sessions
Support this podcast show Become a Patron
Marlene's website 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 Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Seasons are a good reminder to change out your acoustic guitar strings (clean/polish your guitar too). If you're changing your strings now, during April or May (spring), you might like to think of it as a time to 'spring your strings' - out with the old strings, in with the new!
In this episode Marlene takes you through the how-to's of string changing, step-by-step, so you can change your own strings.
Original air date 5/21/2020
Do you know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course
Already play guitar? Keep learning new skills each month with the
Lesson of the Month Club
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
In honor of this show's recent 2nd Anniversary, we thought it would be fun to share Marlene being interviewed for The Language of Creativity podcast show. During the interview she talks about new beginnings including her own musical beginnings, her experiences learning to play guitar, her journey into teaching guitar and taking her podcast show idea and making it happen.
About Steven Leavitt's The Language of Creativity podcast show!
"What does it mean to be creative in a world that seems obsessed with conformity? Through interviews with creatives from every field, the Language of Creativity Podcast aims to discover the connection between art and living as seen through the eyes of the artist."
In this episode you'll hear a portion of the interview, to listen to the interview in it's entirety click here https://thelanguageofcreativity.com/marlene/
Do you know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course
Already play guitar? Keep learning new skills each month with the
Lesson of the Month Club
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Easter songs can be fun and uplifting to play and they're great for sharing with your family and friends!
In this episode Marlene describes the background and playing recommendations for 2 easy classic Easter songs.
Do you know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Be sure to share the super easy Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course
Already a guitar player! Try the all new Lesson of the Month Club, you'll learn a new skill each month!
Support this podcast show & you'll receive exclusive member-only benefits
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Available on...
#ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more!
@applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean @amazonmusicpodcast
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com