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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 Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
Ever heard of the Nashville Number System and wondered what it’s all about?
In this episode, Marlene breaks down exactly what it is, why it's useful, and how you can start using it to play music more confidently—especially when playing with others. She'll even walk you through easy examples so you can begin playing it today!
Link to the Chord Progressions episode
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Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
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Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Unwinding tension and stress from your mind & body before diving into your guitar playing session can make a huge difference. A Restorative Yoga practice is just the thing to make that happen!
In this episode, Marlene talks about the essence of Restorative Yoga and introduces you to the newest Yo-Guitar video, a relaxing Restorative Yoga practice to help you ease into your guitar playing.
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Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources
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Coaching Sessions
Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book
Thursday Tips blog
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
Thursday Sep 04, 2025
It's that time again...for a dose of themed music! This month we're diving into songs inspired by the month of September.
In this episode, Marlene talks about a couple of September songs, their backgrounds and her playing recommendations.
YouTube links Marlene talked about in this episode!
September by Daughtry
September by Corb Lund
September by Earth, Wind & Fire
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
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Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
One of the most popular topics on this podcast show is the great debate: acoustic vs electric guitars. And if you've ever wondered what sets them apart, then this episode is for you!
In this episode, Marlene will break down the key similarities and differences between acoustic and electric guitars to help you understand and appreciate both.
Link to the previous AG vs. EG episode Marlene talked about!
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
When it comes to country music, y’all don’t need a million fancy chords to strum along. In fact, there are just a handful that show up over and over again.
In this episode, Marlene will share 7 go-to chords and point out some classic country tunes where ya’ll can hear (and play) ’em loud and proud!
Link ya'll might like to mosey over to!
Mastering I - IV - V Chord Progressions
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Exciting things are happening! Acoustic Guitar magazine is featuring Marlene’s article Yoga for Guitarists, and two brand-new Yo-Guitar videos have just been released.
In this episode, Marlene shares the details about her magazine feature and introduces the new videos, which take a deeper dive into essential yoga fundamentals for guitarists.
Links you'll want to check out!
Acoustic Guitar (magazine) article, Yoga for Guitarists
Acoustic Guitar magazine website
Yo-Guitar Video Library, New Yo-Guitar videos
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Thursday Tips blog
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#yogaforguitarists #yoguitar #acousticguitarmagazine #yogaarticle #howto #learnguitar #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
Thursday Aug 07, 2025
It's fun to lean into a seasonal theme - and today is a good time to be diving into the...Dog Days of Summer!
In this episode, Marlene will explore what this classic phrase really means and show you how to bring that vibe to life on your guitar!
Marlene mentioned these during the show!
Bar Chord episodes: How to Play Bar Chords & Strengthening for Bar Chords
Dog Days of Summer official video
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#DogDaysofSummer #dogdayssong #dogsdaysofsummermeaning #howto #learnguitar #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Thursday Jul 31, 2025
Ever wondered how chord progressions work and why they're important to music?
In this episode, Marlene breaks down what chord progressions are, why they're important for songwriting and performance, and how to use them to create smoother transitions and memorable tunes!
In this episode, Marlene mentions the Thursday Tips blog
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#chordprogressions #commonchordprogressions #masterchordprogressions #howto #learnguitar #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - www.icreatesound.com
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Got sore fingertips? You’re definitely not alone—it's one of the most common struggles for beginners and seasoned players alike. But don’t fret, there are simple ways to ease the pain and keep the music going.
In this episode, Marlene shares 5 super easy hacks to help reduce fingertip soreness so you can enjoy longer, more comfortable playing sessions. Your fingers will thank you!
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Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
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Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Changing to newer guitar chords quickly, while maintaining accuracy, is one of the biggest hurdles for guitar players—at any level. But it doesn't have to be your experience forever!
In this episode, Marlene will share some of her most effective strategies to help you move through your chord changes with more ease, confidence and speed.
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#quickguitarchordchanges #guitarchords #quickchords #howto #learnguitar #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast
Credits:
Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson
This podcast was made possible in part by:
Gator Cases
I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com