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Women’s History Month – Celebrating Legendary Guitarist Joni Mitchell!

In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s podcast episode celebrates the legendary, multi-talented guitarist, Joni Mitchell*. From her groundbreaking guitar tunings (more than 50!) to her introspective lyrics, she’s known for such timeless hits as Big Yellow Taxi, Both Sides Now, Circle Game and many, many more! 
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Marlene

*Learn more about Joni Mitchell in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-03-18T13:41:43-07:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

New Yo-Guitar Video – Finger Dexterity & Energy!

In the latest Yo-Guitar video* I guide you through a few simple asanas (poses) to help improve your finger flexibility so you can ‘spring’ your hands and fingers into guitar playing action!
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Marlene

*Get a sneak peak at the latest Yo-Guitar video in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-03-12T17:14:20-07:00March 13th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Faith and Begorrah ☘️ Irish Songs for St. Patty’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day songs are a blast to play and fun for your listeners to join in!
Here’s a couple of easy-to-play classic Irish tunes* 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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2025-03-05T17:10:50-08:00March 6th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

The NAMM Experience: Guitars, Strings, and the Latest Tech!

The annual NAMM Show is like the Super Bowl of the music industry, and this year did not disappoint! From cutting-edge guitars to groundbreaking accessories, there was no shortage of exciting innovations. Tune in to this week’s podcast episode where I talk about some of the highlights from the show!
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Marlene

Listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-02-26T17:05:31-08:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Feel Your Guitar Heart-Strings with Annie’s Song!

John Denver’s timeless tune Annie’s Song (chords)* is a beautiful piece of music that sounds lovely on an acoustic guitar – and it could be perfect for a sweetheart serenade!
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Marlene

*To learn about Annie’s Song and my playing recommendations, including finger picking demos, listen to this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-02-05T15:16:21-08:00February 6th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

New Video! Balance For Better Guitar Playing!

Did you know balance, and even imbalance, can help your guitar playing? It’s true. I talk about it in this week’s podcast episode*, plus you can see for yourself when you try my new Yo-Guitar video featuring easy-to-do balance poses –  it’s a great way to balance your guitar playing!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about how balance, specifically balance poses, can improve your playing, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-01-16T09:10:02-08:00January 16th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

January Songs to Play in January!

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, I thought it would be fun to start with a playlist of songs about the first month of the year. Here’s two January themed songs* for you to try – we’ll be playing them together on January 21st at our GTC Jam Session & Open Mic!
January by Elton John (Note: On this link transpose +9, then capo 3)
January Stars by Sting

Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about these songs and my playing recommendations, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-01-10T10:57:19-08:00January 9th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Guitar Resolutions, How to Keep Them Simple AND Succeed!

Setting Guitar Playing New Year’s Resolutions* can feel a little daunting, but don’t fret (pun intended!), I have a few suggestions that might help you set – and actually achieve your goals!
1 Set a realistic goal(s), keep it simple and do-able
2 Make an action plan to achieve your goal
3 Take the 30 day challenge
You see, it’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear how to crush your guitar playing goals!
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2024-12-26T10:08:58-08:00December 26th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

3 Creative Ways to Play Auld Lang Syne!

Christmas and Hanukkah are still a few days away, but no time like the present to prep your music for New Year’s Eve. So, here’s the lyrics and chords for Auld Lang Syne* – bonus, a tab version is included too. I think you’ll find this classic tune is easy to play, so get creative, it’s a great way to ring in 2025 with your family and friends!
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen to this week’s podcast episode to hear me play Auld Lang Syne 3 different ways!
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2024-12-18T18:57:58-08:00December 19th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Strum & Drum, The Little Drummer Boy!

Christmas songs are a joy to play, and even more fun when you get creative with them!
That’s why I’m sharing three unique patterns that combine strumming and drumming techniques to use while playing The Little Drummer Boy.
1. Down – Tap Tap (on guitar wood)
2. Down – Tap Tap (on strings)
3. Up – Down – Up – Palm Mute
You can hear me play them on this week’s podcast episode* or go to my YouTube channel. 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 patterns, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2024-12-16T12:03:01-08:00December 12th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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