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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.
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Thursday May 05, 2022
Guitar Songs for May 5th - Feliz Cinco De Mayo!
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
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
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Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Spring Your Strings - Acoustic Guitar String Changing 101!
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
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
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Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Guitar Friends Interview - Steven Leavitt, The Language of Creativity
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...
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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
Easy Easter Songs to Play on Your Guitar
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?
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Support this podcast show & you'll receive exclusive member-only benefits
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
2nd Anniversary Episode - The 10 Most Popular Episodes For Year 2!
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Tips For Guitar Playing Success is 2 years old! In fact, April 9th, 2020 was the launch of the very first episode. Since then there have been more than 110 episodes released and more than 35,000 downloads, with listeners from more than 140 countries!
In this episode Marlene will announce the top 10 most popular episodes since last April (the 1st anniversary). See if any were your favorites!
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
And for you or anyone who already plays guitar, 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

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Sheryl Crow, Orianthi & Kaki King - 3 More Groundbreaking Female Guitarists
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Rounding out the Women's History Month special series, Groundbreaking Female Guitarists, you'll learn about three more highly skilled and talented ladies from the 1980's to present day.
In this episode Marlene shares the inspiring stories, playing styles and industry successes of Sheryl Crow, Orianthi and Kaki King.
Do you know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Be sure to share with them the super easy Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course
And for you or anyone who already plays guitar, 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!
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Groundbreaking Female Guitarists 1970’s - 90’s
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Continuing the Groundbreaking Female Guitarists series in honor of Women's History Month, you'll learn about 3 fantastic female guitar players from the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's.
In this episode Marlene shares the inspiring stories, playing styles and industry successes of Joan Jett, Melissa Etheridge and Muriel Anderson.
Do you know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Be sure to share with them the super easy Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course
And for you or anyone who already plays guitar, 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

Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Women’s History Month - 3 Groundbreaking Female Guitarists 1960’s - 80’s
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Celebrating Women's History Month, the series continues with the inspiring stories of 3 more groundbreaking and innovative female guitarists.
In this episode Marlene discusses the guitar playing styles and music industry successes of Nancy Wilson (Heart), Bonnie Raitt & Joni Mitchell.
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Launching April 1st ~ No Fooling! Lesson of the Month Club, 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
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Women’s History Month, Groundbreaking Female Guitar Players
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
In honor of Women's History Month, you'll be able to learn about groundbreaking female guitar players, including their playing styles and achievements.
In this episode Marlene will present two amazing guitarists from the 1930's & 40's, Sister Rosita Tharpe and Peggy Jones (a.k.a. Lady Bo).
Know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Now Live! Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course for the absolute beginner.
Launching April 1st ~ No Fooling! Lesson of the Month Club
Join the Podcast Club! to support the continuation of this show & you'll receive exclusive member-only benefits
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Got Guitar? Play It!
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Sometimes new guitar owners are slow to start playing. Sometimes guitarists who've maybe stopped playing need a little inspiration. In either case all you need to do is find a way - to play!
In this episode Marlene will talk about ideas and methods to help newbies and experienced guitarists play their instrument.
Know anyone who would like to learn to play guitar?
Now Live! Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! course for the absolute beginner.
Join the Club!
Join today to support the show and for exclusive member-only benefits
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com