Thursday Tip
Irish tunes are a blast to play on St. Patrick’s Day and fun for your listeners too! Here’s a couple of traditional, easy-to-play, Irish songs* for you to try:
Danny Boy
Drunken Sailor
Play on…
Marlene
*Learn about these songs and my playing suggestions in this week’s podcast episode!
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Acoustic guitar TLC (tender loving care) is essential for keeping your instrument playable, healthy, and enjoyable for years to come.
In today’s podcast episode, I share fundamental care tips, practical recommendations, and simple hacks to help you protect and maintain your acoustic guitar!
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Marlene
*To learn my guitar care tips and recommendations, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Continuing off of last week’s love songs theme, I thought you might like to learn how to play All You Need is Love* by The Beatles on your guitar. Because all you really need is love – and your guitar!
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Marlene
*To hear about this song’s history and my playing recommendations, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to add love songs into your repertoire. Here are 3 easy-to-play songs to share with your loved ones!
Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley
Heaven by Bryan Adams
Lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Callait
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Marlene
*To learn about these songs and my playing recommendations, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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!
Play on…
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!
Play on…
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!
Play on…
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!
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn 5 ways to play this tune, go to this week’s podcast episode!
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