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As Seen at the NAMM Show – New Guitars, Gear & Technology!

The NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show is an annual music industry event showcasing the newest guitars, guitar accessories and guitar technology (other instruments too).
Here’s a few I thought you might like to know about:
Guitars:
Cordoba: Fusion Series guitar
Martin Guitar: Beautiful ocean themed artisan guitar
Accessories:
Gator: Headliner guitar cables/built-in quiet switch, see my YouTube video
Music Nomad: Guitar polish, humidifiers & string changing tools, see my YouTube video
Openhagen: Unique wooden wall mounted guitar stand, see my YouTube video
Kyser Capo: Beautiful Abalone design 
Technology:
Positive Grid: Spark Go Smart Amp & Bluetooth Speaker, see my YouTube video
Tascam: Easy-to-use home recording device, see my YouTube video
Play on…
Marlene
Proud Member of NAMM

*To hear about all this fantastic guitar gear, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

To see videos of these cool new guitar gadgets, go to my YouTube Channel, MarlenesMusic1

 

      

 

 

 

2023-05-19T08:24:16-07:00May 18th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Spring Your Strings!

Spring is a great time to change your strings and it’s an easy DIY project! 
Here’s what you’ll need: 
Set of new strings
Wire cutter, needle nose plier
Soft cloth
Your guitar
Flat surface to work on
Once you have everything, then follow my easy step-by-step string changing instructions*. 
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear my easy step-by-step string changing instructions, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-04-27T08:55:52-07:00April 27th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Get Into the (Guitar) Woods for Earth Day!

There are thousands of wood species but only a handful make the grade!
In honor of Earth Day, I thought you might like to learn about guitar woods (tonewoods), their qualities and properties, to better understand why they are best suited for acoustic guitar construction.  
Happy Earth Day!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about the wood species that make awesome acoustic guitars, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

To see a video of a guitar before it’s actually a guitar, go to my YouTube Channel, MarlenesMusic1

 

      

 

 

 

2023-04-21T16:20:58-07:00April 20th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

7 Ways to Celebrate International Guitar Month!

April is International Guitar Month and here’s 7 ways* to celebrate ‘all things guitar’:
1. Find more time to practice
2. Learn a new song
3. ‘Test drive’ guitars
4. Clean your instrument
5. Sign up for lessons or a workshop
6. Show someone else how to play something
7. Listen to a new guitar player
I hope these ideas inspire you and cheers to our wonderful instruments!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about International Guitar Month and more about these 7 ideas, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-04-10T15:23:48-07:00April 13th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Easter & Passover Songs to Play on Guitar

Try these traditional Easter and Passover songs. They’re easy to play and a great way to musically celebrate!
Easter – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today 
Passover – Dayenu
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about both of these seasonal favorites, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-03-30T11:31:40-07:00April 6th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

3 More Acoustic Rock Songs You Should Know!

Here’s 3 more easy Acoustic Rock songs to add to your repertoire!
Good Riddance/Time of Your Life by Green Day (tab intro)
Three Little Birds by Bob Marley & the Wailers
Heart of Gold by Neil Young
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about these 3 songs and how to play them, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-03-21T12:55:51-07:00March 30th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Fretboard 101, Learn the Notes on Your Guitar

Learning the notes on your fretboard can help you with guitar soloing and so much more. It’s pretty easy too, in fact, it’s as easy as knowing your musical ABC’s* – A, A#, B, C, C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G and G#.
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about the notes on a guitar fretboard, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-03-21T12:44:06-07:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Play Easy Irish Songs For St. Patrick’s Day!

Luck of the Irish! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a couple of easy Irish songs for you to play.
God Save Ireland
The Irish Rover
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about both songs and how to play them, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-03-16T08:20:09-07:00March 16th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Groundbreaking Female Guitarists of the 1960’s, 1970’s & 1980’s

In honor of Women’s History Month here 3 more groundbreaking female guitarists* to celebrate!
Bonnie Raitt is a singer, guitarist and songwriter who incorporates elements of rock, folk & country. She’s known for playing acoustic guitar, and electric guitar with a glass slide. 
Nancy Wilson is a musician, singer, songwriter, producer and film composer who rose to fame alongside her sister Ann in the rock band Heart, the first rock band fronted by women.
Joni Mitchell is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter and guitarist who draws her inspiration from the 60’s folk scene, pop, rock, classical and jazz music.

Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about these fantastic guitarists, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

2023-03-06T10:24:05-08:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |

Start Soloing on Your Acoustic Guitar!

Playing solos on your guitar can be challenging, but when you understand the basic concepts*(below) of navigating the fretboard you’ll be on your way – and who knows, maybe you’ll be the next Jimi Hendrix!
Play on…
Marlene

Basic Concepts:
1. Know your Fretboard
2.Learn the notes in chords
3.Improve finger dexterity
4.Learn scales

*To hear more information about starting to solo on your guitar, listen to my newest podcast!

 

 

 

 

2023-03-02T09:51:41-08:00March 2nd, 2023|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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