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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 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.
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For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com
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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!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Weather conditions, like temperature and humidity, can affect a guitar. So maintaining the ideal conditions will help you (and your guitar) stay happy.
In this episode Marlene discusses temperature, humidity, and how to best protect your guitar.
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 Jul 09, 2020
Thursday Jul 09, 2020
It's a good idea to be prepared for your guitar necessities and those pesky little guitar emergencies!
In this episode Marlene will review the 6 essential items you should have in your guitar case.
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 Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
A song has both a sound and a beat. The sound is made by the chords or notes and the beat is made up of rhythm and tempo. Understanding rhythm and tempo can be helpful when choosing strumming and picking patterns for your songs.
In this episode Marlene will explain and demonstrate both rhythm and tempo.
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 Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Did you know that playing guitar is good for you? And the best part about it, the health and wellness benefits can be gained quite easily, just play!
In this episode Marlene will talk about how playing guitar can positively affect your brain.
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 Jun 18, 2020
Thursday Jun 18, 2020
Chord progressions can be very useful to learn - and play. They are the basis for many songs and playing them can improve your chord changing abilities.
In this episode, Marlene will guide you through some basic 3 and 4 chord chord progressions.
For virtual learning and more go to www.marlenesmusic.com
For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com