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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 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...
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#SherylCrow #TheDrifters #KatrinaandtheWaves
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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 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
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
There are various types of guitars, some of the more common ones are acoustic and electric. Understanding the similarities and differences can help you with your overall guitar knowledge and when choosing an instrument to play.
In this episode Marlene discusses the similarities and the differences, plus a comparison of acoustic and electric guitars.
Original air date 10/7/21
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 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 Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Memorizing an entire song, start to finish, might seem challenging, but when broken down into manageable steps, it's very do-able.
In this episode Marlene describes her 7 super simple steps to easily memorize a song.
Original air date 1/28/21
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 Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
All songs have a beat, count, vibe, sensation and feel - a.k.a. rhythm & tempo. A basic knowledge of these concepts is helpful when choosing a strumming or picking pattern for your songs.
In this episode Marlene will explain and demonstrate both rhythm and tempo.
Original air date 7/2/20
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 Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Are you looking for new ways to improve your guitar playing skills? These 7 suggestions can help you to creatively improve your abilities.
In this episode, Marlene will share her tried and true methods for skill improvement.
Original air date 6/11/20
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 Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Being able to play music 'by ear' is a wonderful skill to have in your bag of guitar playing tricks, and, here's the cool thing, it's a skill that you can develop.
In this episode Marlene shares 4 simple ideas to help you learn to play guitar by ear.
Original air date 9/2/21
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 Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
New episode!
Slash chords are not chords named after Slash, the amazing guitarist of Guns 'n' Roses fame! Rather, slash chords, are chords that look, for example, like this, C/E.
In this episode Marlene explains slash chords and gives examples of how to play a couple of common ones.
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