Tips For Guitar Playing Success

Playing hammer ons, a guitar skill where you can quickly play two notes, is a great technique to have in your arsenal of skills. Best of all, you won't need a hammer, just your fingers! In this week's episode Marlene will describe hammering on and share her 5 steps to successfully play this fun skill! Watch Marlene play hammer ons MarlenesMusic1 on YouTube Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn...

It's a good idea to be prepared for 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. Original air date: 7/9/20 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Support this podcast show  Join the Club! Become a Patron Marlene's M...

Acoustic guitars are not a 'one size fits all' instrument? In fact, there are quite a few shapes and sizes. Knowing the differences can help you to understand the guitar that best fits you. In this episode Marlene describes the various guitar shapes and sizes, and the playing styles suited for each. Original air date: 10/22/20 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Le...

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a nylon string acoustic guitar and a steel string acoustic guitar? The most obvious difference is of course the strings, but there's more to it 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! Original air date: 11/12/20 Guitar Courses...

For a guitar player callused fingertips are very normal, in fact, it's kind of a right of passage! And though a bit painful to acquire, calluses are a valuable asset for your guitar playing journey.  In this week's episode Marlene explains fingertip calluses, tips to build and toughen the skin, and how to maintain your calluses. Original air date: 7/8/21 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn t...

Summer's winding down but it's possible to keep the summer vibes alive with these 3 happy, carefree, and sunny songs! In this episode Marlene discusses her playing recommendations and ideas for Sheryl Crow's Soak Up The Sun The Drifter's Under The Boardwalk and Katrina and the Waves' Walking on Sunshine!  Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club...

There are various types of guitars, some of the more common ones are acoustic and electric. Understanding the similarities and differences can help you with your overall guitar knowledge and when choosing an instrument to play.  In this episode Marlene discusses the similarities and the differences, plus a comparison of acoustic and electric guitars. Original air date 10/7/21 Guitar Courses & Lear...

Memorizing an entire song, start to finish, might seem challenging, but when broken down into manageable steps, it's very do-able.  In this episode Marlene describes her 7 super simple steps to easily memorize a song. Original air date 1/28/21 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Support this podcast show  Become a Patron M...

All songs have a beat, count, vibe, sensation and feel - a.k.a. rhythm & tempo. A basic knowledge of these concepts is helpful when choosing a strumming or picking pattern for your songs. In this episode Marlene will explain and demonstrate both rhythm and tempo. Original air date 7/2/20 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions...

Are you looking for new ways to improve your guitar playing skills? These 7 suggestions can help you to creatively improve your abilities. In this episode, Marlene will share her tried and true methods for skill improvement. Original air date 6/11/20 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Support this podcast show  Become a P...

Being able to play music 'by ear' is a wonderful skill to have in your bag of guitar playing tricks, and, here's the cool thing, it's a skill that you can develop.  In this episode Marlene shares 4 simple ideas to help you learn to play guitar by ear. Original air date 9/2/21 Guitar Courses/Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Support this...

New episode! Slash chords are not chords named after Slash, the amazing guitarist of Guns 'n' Roses fame! Rather, slash chords, are chords that look, for example, like this, C/E.  In this episode Marlene explains slash chords and gives examples of how to play a couple of common ones.  Guitar Courses/Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Supp...

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. Original air date 6/18/20 Guitar Courses/Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Support this podca...

Whether you're new to guitar playing or an experienced guitarist, singing the lyrics to a new song you're learning to play can be a challenge. In this episode Marlene will share her 5 proven steps to help you successfully combine singing while playing guitar. Original air date 5/28/20 Guitar Courses/Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!   Lesson of the Month Club Coaching Sessions Supp...

Sharing festive music as you gather with your family and friends can be entertaining and fun ~ and there are many great patriotic songs you can play on the 4th of July ~ or, for that matter, anytime!   In this episode Marlene shares 3 lively 4th of July songs for you to try. For the song links go to: Thursday Tips blog Original air date 7/1/21 Guitar Courses/Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar...