Marlene’s Story

Marlene Hutchinson, BSBA, CTC, guitar instructor, musician, published author, producer and founder of Marlene’s Music, developed a simple method of learning to play guitar that has influenced and inspired guitarists around the world!

Marlene’s interest in music began in her youth; she learned to play piano and clarinet, and loved to sing. However she didn’t learn to play guitar until she was an adult. It was her 2002 New Year’s resolution. She found a group lesson and from the first strum knew she had found her life’s passion. A year later friends asked her to teach them to play guitar; so in 2003, she created her signature method and began teaching guitar lessons.

In 2009, she developed and launched her popular Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!® workshop which has been seen by millions on PBS. It has also been featured on CBS, NBC, NPR, Acoustic Guitar, Making Music Magazine, the Women’s International Music Network, several news publications and is a 2014 Player’s Choice Award nominee. In addition, Marlene has been a guest panelist, spokesperson and clinician, and is a proud member of NAMM.

In 2018, Marlene introduced corporate guitar workshops as a unique twist to business meeting/team building activities. 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. In April 2020, Marlene launched her outstanding new podcast series, Tips For Guitar Playing Success.

 

 

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

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Players Choice Award

“My mission is simple; I want everyone to play guitar – because it’s so much fun!”

– Marlene Hutchinson

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