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How to Easily Use a Metronome!

A metronome* can help with one of the most important musical parts – rhythm – and it’s not super hard to use. Just try these steps! 
1 Set the bpm at 80 and tap your foot to the click
2 Next ‘air strum’ your strings to the click
3 Now mute the strings on the neck and strum the strings to the click
Do this 1-2 minutes each time you play and before you know it your rhythm will improve!
Play on…
Marlene
Proud Member of NAMM

*If you’d like to learn more about metronomes and play along with me click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!


Metronome app (above left), Metronome/tuner (above right), Metronome with swinging arm (far left)

 

 

 

      

 

 

 

2023-07-13T09:45:05-07:00July 13th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

3 Chords, 3 Songs, Hours of Fun!

Here’s 3 different songs you can play with just 3 chords, A, D & E! 
1 Glory Days by Bruce Springsteen chords
2 Stir It Up by Bob Marley & the Wailers chords
3 Hound Dog by Elvis Presley chords
Play on…
Marlene
Proud Member of NAMM

*To learn more about these 3 songs, plus playing recommendations click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

 

      

 

 

 

2023-06-28T15:14:32-07:00July 6th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

4th of July Patriotic Songs for Guitar!

There are so many great patriotic songs that you can play on July 4th, or any other time for that matter. Here are 3 songs* that are festive and fun!
America the Beautiful  chords
You’re a Grand Old Flag  chords
Living in America  chords 
Play on…
Marlene

P.S. If you’re looking for more patriotic songs to play, check out past tips for  July 2018   July 2019   July 2020

*To learn more about each song’s history and inspiration, plus playing suggestions, listen to my the newest episode by clicking here!

 

 

2023-06-28T15:02:35-07:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Easy-to-use Home Recording Devices & Software

Recording your music is a great way to improve your playing – and it’s necessary if you want to share you music with others. These easy-to-use devices and software* can help you get the job done!
Devices
1 Tascam DRO7x recorder
2 Zoom H2n Handy Recorder
3 Your cell phone, tablet or computer
Audio Editing Software
1 Audacity
2 ProTools 
Play on…
Marlene
Proud Member of NAMM

*To learn more about these devices and software, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

 

      

 

 

 

2023-06-22T08:10:32-07:00June 22nd, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

3 Practice Questions to Ask Yourself!

Have you hit a ‘practice wall’? It happens to all of us, One of the best ways to get over the wall is to ponder these 3 questions*:
1 Do you enjoy playing guitar?
2 Are you having fun with your songs?
3 What is the one thing you could do so you would practice more often?
Exploring your answers can help you find solutions! 
Play on…
Marlene
Proud Member of NAMM

*In this episode I discuss and explore possible answers and solution ideas, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

 

      

 

 

 

2023-05-19T08:57:12-07:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

How Temperature & Humidity Can Affect Your Guitar

It goes without saying, but I’ll say it, if you’re comfortable, then your guitar is comfortable. The ideal conditions for a guitar* is 74-76°F and 45-55% humidity – which is ideal for us too!
Try these tips to help your guitar stay happy and healthy:
1 Use a humidifier in the case and in your guitar room 
2 Use a humidity/temperature gauge (hygrometer) to understand the conditions in your location. 
This simple solutions can help your guitar to weather the weather!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about the ideal environment and easy solutions to protect your guitar, listen to this week’s podcast episode!

2023-06-08T10:22:35-07:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Road Trip Guitar Travel Advice!

One of my favorite things about guitar is that it’s portable. So why not take it with you on your road trips?
Here’s some of my ‘guitar in the car’ road trip safety tips*:
1. Keep your guitar in a case when traveling
2. Be aware of the guitar’s placement among the luggage
3. Don’t leave your guitar alone (and cooking) in your car for long periods of time.
4. Temperature and humidity awareness is important – so remember this, if you’re comfortable, your guitar is comfortable.
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear details about these tips and a few more, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

 

      

 

 

 

2023-05-19T09:11:29-07:00June 1st, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Airplane Travel 101 For Your Guitar!

Flying to your vacation destination? You can take your guitar too* – and here’s how:
1. It can be your carry-on luggage – see FAA rules below**
2. Use a gig bag or hard shell case for travel
3. Loosen your strings 1/2 turn per string prior to flying 
4. Your guitar goes through security, like any other luggage
5. It’s allowed to be placed in the overhead compartment.
Up, up and away!
Play on…
Marlene
P.S. If you check your guitar, rather than taking it onboard as a carry-on, use a hard case and mark it fragile for better protection.

*To learn all my useful guitar air travel tricks & hints, listen to my newest podcast episode! 
**Flying with Guitar FAA Rules

 

 

 

 

2023-05-09T12:51:06-07:00May 25th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Mother’s Day Songs to Play for Your Mom!

What better way to show your mother love than with your beautiful guitar music? Here’s a few songs* you might like to play for her: 
The Mother (Brandi Carlile) chords
Thank You Mom (Good Charlotte) chords
Wind Beneath My Wings (Bette Midler) chords
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn all about these songs and how to play them by clicking here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-05-01T14:07:05-07:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Mexican Songs to Play on Cinco de Mayo – May 5th!

Cinco de Mayo, May 5th, is a celebration of Mexico’s Battle of La Puebla in 1862. It’s a great time to play Mexican music like these two popular songs*:
Viva Mexico  chords 
Mexico en la Piel  chords 
Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about these songs & how to play them by clicking here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-05-01T13:53:26-07:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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