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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 24, 2020
Thursday Sep 24, 2020
Have you ever seen someone play a guitar chord where one finger is covering multiple strings in the same fret? If so, then you've seen a bar chord. These chords are a little trickier than open chords, but a fun challenge and a great way to expand your playing abilities.
In this episode Marlene defines and demonstrates how to play bar chords.
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
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WiMN (Women's International Music Network)
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Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Finger strength and dexterity can help you to play your music with more ease and help you with the more challenging playing skills. These exercises are designed to improve your finger (and hand) power, agility, nimbleness and more!
In this episode Marlene shares detailed descriptions of her 6 recommended finger exercises.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join my Patron's Group, receive member-only rewards like admission to Facebook Live events ~ the next Patron's FB live is 9/29!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Listen to Marlene's conversation with her good friend, Gene Smith, a former student and passionate guitarist, as they chat about his practice routine, song and music influences (including his former high school classmate singer songwriter Jackson Brown), his tip of hitting his guitar playing 'second wind', and so much more. Plus, you'll hear his beautiful guitar playing!
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join my Patron's Group & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Setting (and keeping) a practice routine can help you to achieve solid muscle memories, confident playing skills, and the ultimate outcome, you'll have more fun and play better!
In this episode Marlene reviews her 6 recommended steps to set a successful practice routine.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
Join my Patron's Group & receive member-only rewards!
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
The F chord can be a bit challenging, especially when you're fairly new to guitar playing. But, since it's in many songs, you'll definitely want the F chord to be your 'friend'!
In this episode Marlene will share 5 different ways to play the F chord and tricks for getting a good sound.
Join my Patron's Group & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
Thursday Aug 20, 2020
A flat pick can slip and slide, move around and get a mind of it's own. You might want to try one (or more) of these tricks to keep your pick from going wonky on you.
In this episode Marlene describes 7 simple ways to keep your pick from slipping.
BTW...in case you missed the How to Play Guitar Using a Flat Pick episode, or would like to hear it again, go to episode 11.
Don't forget to join my Patron's Group & receive exclusive member-only rewards!
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Thursday Aug 13, 2020
Ever wonder what a capo is? What it's used for? How to put one on your guitar? How to play using a capo?
In this episode Marlene answers these question and demonstrates how the sound changes when using a capo.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
Travel has changed during 2020 and more people are taking to the road for their travel needs, so take your guitar too!
In this episode Marlene will share her 8 'guitar in the car' travel tips!
For Virtual Learning and More www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
Top 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.com
WiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Knowing your guitar playing style can help you with song selections and skill improvements. Plus, it makes playing guitar more fun!
In this episode Marlene will chat about playing traits and characteristics to help you explore your unique style.
For Virtual Learning & More ~ go to: www.marlenesmusic.com
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Tips For Guitar Playing Success is featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
30 Best Guitar Podcasts Feedspot
WiMN (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pandora, Spotify, Stitcher and more!
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Thursday Jul 23, 2020
Episode 14 covered the 5 basic chords you should know, so now you can move on to the next 5 recommended chords.
In this episode Marlene will describe and play these 5 chords so you can add them to your repertoire!
For Virtual Learning & More Go To www.marlenesmusic.com
This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com
Tips For Guitar Playing Success is featured on...
Best Guitar Podcasts Player FM
30 Best Guitar Podcasts Feedspot
WiMN (Women's International Music Network)
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Spotify, Stitcher and more!