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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 Jan 07, 2021
Thursday Jan 07, 2021
Practice is the key to guitar playing success and growth. Making the most of your practice time can help you improve and master skills, songs and guitar playing goals sooner.
In this episode Marlene describes ideas to help you maximize your practice session.
For virtual learning go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound
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Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
It's midnight, you've played Auld Lang Syne, now what? You could play just about anything, but perhaps, in keeping with the theme, play some midnight or new year's songs!
In this episode Marlene will inspire your 'beyond midnight' playing with these themed songs:
After Midnight by Eric Clapton
Happy New Year by ABBA
This Will Be Our Year by The Zombies
Happy New Year!!!
For the video/song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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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 Dec 24, 2020
Thursday Dec 24, 2020
This classic New Year's Eve song is simple to play, will charm those around you and is a great way to ring in 2021!
In this episode Marlene will show you how to play Auld Lang Syne 3 different ways.
For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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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 Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
This time of year offers you a wonderful opportunity to reflect on your guitar playing improvements over the past 12 months and think about next year's guitar playing hopes and dreams.
In this episode Marlene reviews how to set and keep guitar playing goals.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Holiday songs are a great way to enjoy the season and they can be fun to share with your family and friends!
In this episode Marlene describes how to play 2 holiday favorites.
Thursday Tips blog
Feliz Navidad by Jose Feliciano
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
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For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Tablature can add an interesting and fun skill to your playing abilities. And though it might seem complicated at first, once you learn the basics and try it out, it gets easier!
In this episode Marlene explains tablature and you'll play Jingle Bells!
Thursday Tip/tab link
YouTube link
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
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Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Brrr, as the temperatures dip and the heat goes on the air gets dry. Keeping your guitar in the ideal temperature and humidity ranges is important and easy to do.
In this episode Marlene talks about using a hygrometer and simple humidifying strategies.
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
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Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
The seasons and holidays are a great time to share your beautiful guitar music and what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than with this traditional song, Over the River and Through the Wood? And you can play it many different ways!
In this episode Marlene will demonstrate 5 rhythm styles for this song.
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
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a nylon string guitar and a steel string guitar? The most obvious difference is of course the strings, but there's more, 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!
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
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Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Thursday Nov 05, 2020
Wondering what it's like to shop in person for a guitar during COVID?
Marlene's latest installment of her Guitar Friends Interview features Tony Buffalo, Guitar Center's Regional Manager, about the in-store shopping experience which includes the necessary protocol measures to insure a safe and healthy environment.
In addition, he draws on his vast guitar playing experience to advise both new guitarists looking for their first guitar and experienced players looking to upgrade.
Tony also gives an invaluable tip and plays a cool original song on his custom Taylor Guitars 614ce.
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
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!