Most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions by the second Friday in January — but you don’t have to!
In this podcast episode, I share simple ways to keep going when motivation fades.
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Marlene
*To hear a how to keep your guitar playing resolution moving forward, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!
With the new year upon us and (hopefully) your guitar playing resolution on your mind, I thought it would help to share the secret for success:
1. Keep your goal simple, like learn the F#m chord rather than learn all bar chords.
2. Be realistic about your time frame, like 6 months from now rather than by next week!
3. And the secret ~ after 1 month, review your goal, time frame, & plans, then adjust as necessary. After all, you still have 300+ days left to make it happen!
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Marlene
*To hear a more detailed description, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!
It’s a good time to reflect on your 2025 playing year and set your guitar goal(s) for next year. To help inspire you here’s 15 guitar resolution ideas:
1. Practice
2. Memorize a song
3. Learn a new music style
4. Learn note bending
5. Learn a new strum
6. Study music theory
7. Play tablature
8. Use a metronome
9. Play with others
10. Learn alternate tunings
11. Learn solo improvisation
12. Learn scales
13. Expand your chord knowledge
14. Understand song formatting
15. Write a song
Happy New Year!
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Marlene
*To Learn more about these ideas and setting a successful 2026 goal, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!
No time like the present to prep the music for your New Year’s Eve gig! Here’s the lyrics and chords for Auld Lang Syne* – includes a tab version too. I think you’ll find this classic tune is easy to play, so get creative with the rhythm, because playing this classic song at midnight is a great way to ring in 2026!
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Marlene
*Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear me play Auld Lang Syne 3 different ways!
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Christmas songs are a joy to play – and even more fun when you get creative with them!
In this week’s podcast episode*, I share three rhythm patterns combining strumming and drumming techniques to use while playing The Little Drummer Boy. You’ll discover how to bring an extra layer of rhythm and creativity to this holiday favorite!
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Marlene
*To hear how to play these three unique strum & drum patterns, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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Christmas songs are so much fun to play – and they don’t need to be complicated to create a festive vibe!
So, in this week’s podcast episode*, I’m sharing 7 super easy-to-play 3 chord Christmas songs. And bonus, these holiday classics are perfect for some fun sing-alongs with family and friends!
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Marlene
*To start playing these 7 easy Christmas songs, go to this week’s podcast episode!
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Did you know there are at least 5 different ways play the traditional Thanksgiving song Over the River and Through the Wood?
In this week’s podcast episode*, you’ll discover 5 rhythm patterns that can bring this song to life in new and creative ways!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Marlene
*To learn 5 ways to play this tune, go to this week’s podcast episode!
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Did you know you can boost your cool factor and quickly grow your guitar repertoire with just a few easy-to-play classics?
In this week’s podcast episode*, you’ll discover how simple it is to play five familiar songs on your guitar — and chances are, you’ll be rocking them in no time!
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Marlene
*To learn how to easily play these 5 songs, go to this week’s podcast episode!
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, why not add a touch of your guitar music to your Turkey Day festivities?
In this week’s podcast episode*, I share a few fun and festive themed songs that are sure to bring warmth and a seasonal flair to your Thanksgiving gatherings!
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Marlene
*To hear more about these Thanksgiving songs, go to this week’s podcast episode!
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As you know, each year I put together a list of guitar player gift ideas — something to help inspire the elves in your life — and it’s that time again!
In this week’s podcast episode*, I talk about both practical gifts, like strings, and unique one-of-a-kind goodies that any guitarist is sure to love.
So check it out to see which gift ideas made the 2025 list!
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Marlene
*Learn about the guitar player gift ideas that made the cut in this week’s podcast episode!
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