102.3K
Downloads
271
Episodes
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 Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Sharing your festive music as you gather with your family and friends can be entertaining and fun ~ and there are many great patriotic songs you can play on the 4th of July ~ or anytime!
In this episode Marlene shares 3 lively 4th of July songs for you to try.
For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
Join the Club!!! & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Marlene's latest installment of her Guitar Friends Interviews features Laura B. Whitmore. Laura's impressive music industry background includes VP of Positive Grid, CBS Records, Korg, Marshall and Vox, and has worked with A-list artists including Ringo Starr, Orianthi, Colbie Callait and Joel Kosche (Collective Soul guitarist) ~ to name a few.
In addition, she's a journalist and editor, writing for Parade.com and Guitar World Magazine, and is the founder of the Women's International Music Network (WiMN). Beyond her music industry chops, Laura is an accomplished singer/songwriter.
In this Guitar Friends Interview Marlene talks with Laura about her music background and experiences, as well as her journey in the songwriting realm. You'll hear useful, effective tips and advise for songwriting, music ~ and life ~ plus, a new original song, Have a Little Faith.
Contact info: https://www.thewimn.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabwhitmore/
http://girlthealbum.com/
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join today to receive your exclusive club member rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021 Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Father's Day is this Sunday, so why not play some songs for your father or in honor of your father.
In this episode Marlene discusses the history of and playing suggestions for 3 inspiring songs.
For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Recording your guitar playing is a helpful skill improvement tool and it's a fun way to share your music with others.
In this episode Marlene covers the essential 'how to's' of recording on your device or computer.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join the Club ~ Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Do you have a song idea? Have you ever wanted to try writing a song? Then these simple steps can help you to begin creating and developing an idea and turning it into a song.
In this episode Marlene shares 5 easy to follow steps to help you write a song.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join the Club ~ Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
A jam session is an opportunity to get together with your fellow guitarists (and musicians) to make music together. And now that things are opening up, why not host a jam session?
In this episode Marlene talks about her own jam session experiences and advice for hosting your own.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join the Club ~ Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Up, up and away! Now that air travel is opening up, you may be planning trips, vacations and adventures. Your guitar can be a part of your plans too, in fact it can be your carry-on. So don't leave home without it!
In this episode Marlene talks about the rules and helpful hints to airplane travel with your guitar.
For the Flying with Guitar FAA Rules go to: Thursday Tips blog
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join the Club - Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
Spring is in full swing and it's a great time to show your guitar some TLC. Thoroughly cleaning (and polishing) your guitar is important and it might even put a little 'spring' in your playing!
In this episode Marlene describes simple guitar maintenance steps such as cleaning, oiling the fretboard and polishing the body.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Guitar playing can be considered a mindful - present moment awareness - activity. Additionally, you can use mindfulness techniques, like deep breathing while learning new skills, to help you gain playing abilities and muscle memories more easily. In other words, mindfulness can be instrumental to your guitar playing!
In this episode Marlene draws on her MBSR and Yoga training to guide you through simple mindful guitar playing exercises.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
Listenable 60% discount use code 'TEACHER 60'
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Cinco de Mayo, or May 5th, is a celebration of Hispanic culture, and an opportunity for you to be musically inspired. Playing these fun songs on your guitar is an instrumental way to celebrate!
In this episode Marlene presents 2 popular (and easy to play) Spanish language songs, including song histories and translations.
For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
Become a Member & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 25 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on...
Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com