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Learn the Nashville Number System!

Understanding the Nashville Number System (NNS) can be a game-changer when it comes to playing music with others. In this week’s podcast episode*, I break down the essentials of this simple yet powerful system. 
Tune in as we explore the nuts and bolts of NNS—and try it out yourself with some hands-on examples!
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Marlene

*Learn the Nashville Number System, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-18T09:22:54-07:00September 18th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Stop, Drop & Restore ~ How Restorative Yoga Can Improve Your Playing!

Relax and restore your mind and body—and become a better guitarist in the process. Sounds good, right?
That’s exactly what I dive into in this week’s podcast episode*: how a simple restorative yoga practice can make a real difference in your playing. Tune in to this episode and learn how to reconnect with the relaxed, focused guitarist you know you can be!

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Marlene

*Learn how Restorative Yoga can help your guitar playing, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-10T11:39:19-07:00September 11th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

September Songs to Play on Your Guitar!

It’s time to ring in this month’s song theme –  September!
I’ve picked three songs with “September” in the title that I think you’ll enjoy playing. I talk about them in this week’s podcast episode*,  where I share fun song facts and my playing tips to help you kick-start your fall vibes!

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Marlene

*Learn about these September songs, the song info and my playing recommendations, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-04T10:55:06-07:00September 4th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , |

Acoustic Guitar vs Electric Guitar – Which is Best For You?

Acoustic and electric guitars have more in common than you might think—along with some key differences that make each one unique.

In this week’s podcast episode*, I explore both types of guitars, comparing their features, sound, and playability to help you decide which one (or both!) is the best fit for your musical style!

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Marlene

*Learn acoustic guitar and electric guitar similarities and differences in this week’s podcast episode!
You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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2025-08-26T10:38:53-07:00August 28th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

7 Common Guitar Chords in Country Music!

When it comes to country music, y’all don’t need a million fancy chords to strum along. In fact, there are just a handful that show up over and over again.
In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll share 7 go-to chords and point out some classic country tunes where ya’ll can hear (and play) ’em loud and proud!
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Marlene

*Learn about the 7 Common Guitar Chords for Country Music in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-08-21T08:42:03-07:00August 21st, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , |

10 Fundamental Yoga Poses, Basic Yoga Props & Acoustic Guitar Article!

I must say, it’s been exciting around here! Acoustic Guitar magazine is featuring an article by yours truly, Yoga for Guitarists, and I’ve just released two brand-new Yo-Guitar videos.
I talk about both in this week’s podcast episode, including the details about the magazine feature and introduce the new videos, which take a deeper dive into essential yoga fundamentals for guitarists. You don’t want to miss this one*!
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Marlene

*Learn 10 Fundamental Yoga Poses, Basic Yoga Props & the Acoustic Guitar (magazine) article in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-08-14T12:38:40-07:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Bring the Dog Days of Summer to Life on Your Guitar!

You know I love a good theme and today I’m be diving into the “Dog Days of Summer”! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about both the meaning of this phrase as well as how to play a song of the same name. Have fun bringing that vibe to life on your guitar! 
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Marlene

*Learn all about the Dog Days of Summer, including the Steve Conte song in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-08-06T17:50:37-07:00August 7th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Learn How to Master I – IV – V Chord Progressions

Chord Progressions are the fundamentals of song structure, so it’s helps to understand and master them. I talk about progressions in this week’s podcast episode, specifically the most common sequence I – IV – V or 1, 4, 5 – which you’ll find in hit songs like Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’! 
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Marlene

As I mentioned in this episode… 
I  – IV – V (1, 4, 5) 
A – D – E
C – F –  G
D – G – A
G – C – D

*Learn how to master the I – IV – V Chord Progressions in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-31T09:32:52-07:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Easy Hacks to Soothe Sore Guitar Fingertips!

Got sore fingertips from playing guitar? You’re definitely not alone—it’s one of the most common struggles for beginners and seasoned players alike. But don’t fret (ha, ha!), in this week’s podcast episode, I share simple tricks* to ease the pain and keep the music going!
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Marlene

*To learn how to ease your fingertip soreness with my 5 simple hacks – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-17T08:30:14-07:00July 24th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Learn How to Change Your Guitar Chords Quickly!

Changing to newer guitar chords quickly, while maintaining accuracy, is one of the biggest hurdles for guitar players—at any level. But it doesn’t have to be your experience forever. In this week’s podcast episode, Marlene shares some of her most effective strategies* to help you move through your chord changes with more ease, confidence and speed.
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Marlene

*To learn how to change your guitar chords quickly – and accurately – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-17T08:16:19-07:00July 10th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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