Watch Marlene’s NAMM Interview!

Marlene Hutchinson, BSBA, CTC, RYT200, is a multi-talented guitar instructor, musician, published author, producer, podcaster, yoga instructor and the founder of Marlene’s Music. She has developed a simple and effective method for learning guitar that has influenced guitarists worldwide!

Her passion for music began in her youth playing piano and clarinet, along with a love of singing. However, it wasn’t until adulthood that she picked up the guitar, fulfilling her 2002 New Year’s resolution. She knew from the first strum she had found her true calling. By 2003, she had created her signature teaching method and began offering guitar lessons. 

In 2009, she launched her acclaimed Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!^® workshop which has reached millions through PBS and NPR, has been featured on CBS and NBC, and in various news and guitar/music media – it’s also a 2014 Players Choice Award nominee.

Expanding her learning resources, Marlene launched her popular podcast, Tips For Guitar Playing Success in 2020, and in 2024. she introduced her Guitar Tips Community and Yo-Guitar: Yoga for Guitarists.

She is the author, producer and host of several books, DVDs and seminars including Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!, Marlene’s Tips for Guitar Playing Success, and How Making Music Affects Your Brain. Marlene is a respected guest panelist, spokesperson, clinician and a proud member of NAMM.

“She’s the pied piper of instructional guitar.”
– David Lusterman, Publisher, Acoustic Guitar