Tips For Guitar Playing Success

One of the best gifts you can give your mom is the gift of your guitar music — a gift from your heart and your strings! In this episode, Marlene describes how to play the heartfelt ballad Mother Like Mine by The Band Perry - have a box of Kleenex handy for your performance! Plus, here's a few more Mother's Day themed song inspirations: The Best Day, Mom and Mother Mother, Thank You Mom and Wind Be...

Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this newsletter, Marlene talks about what you can expect to learn in the upcoming May episodes, plus the Best Acoustic Guitar Brands in 2025, and so much more!  Cinco de Mayo song episode links: How to play Tequila   How to play Viva Mexico & La Piel How to play Ciel...

Think changing your own guitar strings is a daunting task? Think again! It's not hard, it just takes a little patience. In this episode, Marlene breaks it down into 7 simple steps that anyone can easily follow, yes, even if you've never done it before. So grab your guitar, a new set of strings and let's do this together! Guinness World Record for string changing video link !  Now Available on YouT...

What's one of the most important tasks in guitar maintenance? If you said cleaning and polishing your guitar—you're absolutely right! In this episode, Marlene walks you through a simple, step-by-step process to keep your guitar looking great and playing beautifully! Now Available on YouTube Podcasts link: MarlenesMusic1 Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Co...

Are you looking for a powerful way to refresh your body and sharpen your focus - so you can play guitar with more ease and flow? Try the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations. In this episode, Marlene talks about the benefits of Sun Salutations, a simple sequence of yoga poses to help calm your mind, loosen up tight muscles and tendons, and give your nervous system a much-needed reset.  Now Avai...

Spring is in the air, and with Easter and Passover celebrations on the horizon, it's the perfect time to lean into some seasonal favorites that will sound wonderful on your guitar! In this episode, Marlene will walk you through six songs that will make a wonderful addition to your spring play-on-my-guitar list! Previous episode links: Peter Cottontail & Easter Parade Christ the Lord Has Risen...

Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this newsletter, Marlene talks about what you can expect to learn in the upcoming April episodes, wood sustainability in honor of Earth Day, the show's YouTube Podcasts launch and so much more!  Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips...

Memorizing an entire song might seem like a daunting task, but when you break it down into manageable steps, it becomes a lot more achievable. In this episode, Marlene walks you through her 7 simple steps to help you memorize a song from start to finish - these tips will make the process smoother and more fun! Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Community !...

Happy Women’s History Month! In honor of this special month, today we'll be celebrating the innovative guitar playing skills of the one and only Joni Mitchell. In this episode, Marlene will explore the brilliance of Joni Mitchell—her groundbreaking use of alternate tunings, her innovative fingerstyle playing, and her iconic voice. Joni Mitchell is a true trailblazer in the world of guitar and beyo...

Spring your fingers into guitar playing action with the latest Yo-Guitar Video! In this episode, Marlene gives you a sneak peek at the simple yet effective yoga asanas you'll find in the newest Yo-Guitar video. It's designed to improve your guitar playing by enhancing flexibility and finger agility. Tune in to help your fingers spring into action! Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Tri...

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate the luck of the Irish than with some classic Irish tunes? In this episode Marlene dives into two familiar Irish favorites that are easy to play on guitar and perfect for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations!☘️ Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Community ! Our next community jam ses...

Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this newsletter, Marlene talks about the upcoming March🍀episodes, the music documentary Echo in the Canyon, and more!  Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Community ! Our next community jam session is 3/20, don't miss out! Marlene...

The annual NAMM Show is like the Super Bowl of the music industry, and this year did not disappoint! From cutting-edge guitars to groundbreaking accessories, there was no shortage of exciting innovations. In this episode, Marlene takes you through her NAMM experience, highlighting standout guitars, new string technologies, and some truly amazing gear! Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library...

Continuing with our Heart Month theme, this topic is something that’s close to the heart of every musician – taking care of your guitar.  In this episode, Marlene will cover the basics of guitar maintenance—everything from cleaning and storing to protecting your prized instrument. Plus, she'll share a couple of easy hacks that you can do to keep your guitar feeling like new for years to come. Star...

Just released! A new Yo-Guitar video and it’s perfect as we continue to celebrate Heart Month, and Valentine’s Day.  You'll discover this latest Yo-Guitar video is great for improving your posture, relieving stress, and enhancing your vocal abilities! In today’s episode, Marlene walks you through the heart-opening poses and how they can relax your chest muscles, support your lung health, and impro...

It’s Heart Month, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, what better way to express your feelings than through music?  In today’s episode, Marlene talks about the timeless and heartfelt classic Annie’s Song by John Denver. You'll song insights and Marlene's tips to lovingly playing this beautiful piece on your acoustic guitar. Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join ou...

Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this newsletter, Marlene talks about the upcoming February (💗 month) episodes, a cool new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, and more!  Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Community ! Our next community jam session is 2/20, don...

How’s your guitar-playing New Year’s resolution holding up? With 30 days into the new year, it’s the perfect time to revisit your goals and see how you’re tracking. After all, you still have 11 months to make progress! In this episode, Marlene walks you through how to check in on the goals you set, assess your progress, and make any adjustments needed to stay on course. December 2024 Guitar Resolu...

Guitar harmonics is a delicate bell-like tone that adds a beautiful sound to your music and can be heard in songs such as For What It’s Worth by Buffalo Springfield, Harvest Moon by Neil Young, and She Talks to Angels by The Black Crows. In today’s episode, Marlene will share how you can bring these magical, chime-like sounds to life on your own guitar. She'll walk you through the fundamentals of...

Did you know that balance, or the lack of balance, can enhance your guitar playing?  In this episode, Marlene describes some of the simple balance asanas (poses) you’ll find in her latest Yo-Guitar video. You’ll discover firsthand how balance—and even a little bit of imbalance—can take your guitar playing experience to the next level. Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our ...

Musically kick off 2025 with a playlist celebrating January! In this episode, Marlene dives into two songs about the first month of the year — one by the legendary Elton John and the other by the soulful Sting. Tune in as she explores the stories behind these tracks and playing recommendations to help you capture the essence of January. Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join ou...

Happy New Year!🎉  Get all the latest Tips For Guitar Playing Success news and insights including upcoming episodes and other guitar happenings! In this newsletter Marlene talks about the upcoming January episodes, a cool new ABBA documentary on Amazon Prime and more!  Start Your Free 7-day  YoGuitar Video Library  Trial! Join our  Guitar Tips Community ! Our next community jam session is 1/21, do...

Setting and Keeping a New Year's Resolution boils down to one key word; simplicity!   In this episode Marlene will share highlights from her top goal setting and resolution episodes, offering tips and inspiration to help you set - and crush- your 2025 guitar goals! YouTube:  MarlenesMusic1 Instagram:  @marlenesmusicguitar Facebook:  MarlenesMusic   Marlene Hutchinson X (formerly Twitter):  @Marlen...

Though Christmas and Hanukkah are still a few days away, it's never too early to start thinking about the music for your New Year's Eve celebration. And what better way to ring in 2025 than with the timeless classic, Auld Lang Syne? In this episode, Marlene will share three creative ways to put a fresh spin on this beloved tune. Whether you're hosting a party or celebrating with loved ones, these...

Christmas songs are a joy to play, and even more fun when you get creative with them! In this episode, Marlene will walk you through three unique patterns that combine strumming and drumming techniques to use while playing The Little Drummer Boy. So tune in and discover how to bring an extra layer of rhythm and creativity to this holiday favorite! Be Your Own Drummer episode YouTube: MarlenesMusic...