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Thursday Tip

Thursday Tip

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!
Play on…
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: |

All You Need to do is…Breathe!

Breathe in, breathe out, it’s basically as simple as that! My latest Yo-Guitar video* is an easy breathing practice that can bring a sense of calm to your guitar playing and help you tap into your creativity, so give it a try!

Namaste 🙏 & Play on…
Marlene

*For the details on how this breathing technique works, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2024-12-05T09:00:57-08:00December 5th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

2024 Guitar Player Holiday Gift Guide!

Check out my 2024 Guitar Player Holiday Gift Guide*, which includes two categories; the ‘Must Haves’ and the ‘Unique Novelty’ gifts.
So, whether you’re adding to your own wish list or shopping for you favorite guitar buddy, you’re sure to find something useful and fun that’s perfect for the holiday season! 
Play on…
Marlene

*For the complete list of gift ideas, listen to this week’s podcast episode!

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2024-11-26T17:39:17-08:00November 28th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Start Prepping Your Holiday Music!

I know, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but being ready to rock your holiday music takes a little prep. Here’s 2 classic songs and 2 ways* to play them:
Jingle Bells   chords   tabs
Oh Hanukkah   chords   tabs
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to play these songs listen to this week’s podcast episode!

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2024-11-20T10:38:37-08:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Thanksgiving Play-list, 3 Heartwarming Songs

Thanksgiving here in the United States is just around the corner and here’s 3 songs* I thought you might like to play for your family and friends:
Thanksgiving Prayer by Johnny Cash
The Thanksgiving Song by Ben Rector
Over the River and Through the Wood  Tab  Chords
AND, you can rehearse them at our Guitar Tips Community jam session & open mic on November 20th!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about these songs and my playing recommendations, listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2024-11-13T11:40:06-08:00November 14th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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