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Thursday Tip

Yo-Guitar Video For Finger Dexterity & Energy!

Flexible Fingers = Better Guitar Playing!

Want to improve your finger dexterity? Try some of my Hands & Fingers Yo-Guitar videos*! You’ll quickly discover how these simple yoga poses — easy for anyone to do — can help increase finger flexibility for more comfortable, enjoyable, and productive playing sessions.

Check them out… your fingers will thank you!

Play on…
Marlene

*Learn more about this video in this podcast episode!
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2026-05-14T08:32:44-07:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Songs to Play for Your Mom on Mother’s Day!

One of the best gifts you can give your mom is the gift of your heartfelt music. A song to consider playing is Mother Like Mine by The Band Perry, which I talk about this podcast episode – spoiler alert, have a Kleenex handy for mom!
Also, check out previous Mother’s Day themed episodes (links below) for more song inspirations! 
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms everywhere❣️
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen to details about Mother Like Mine and my playing recommendations go to this podcast episode!
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More Mother’s Day themed song inspirations:
The Best Day, Mom and Mother 
Mother, Thank you Mom and Wind Beneath My Wings

2026-05-06T10:18:15-07:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Tips for Traveling with Your Guitar!

“All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…“*.  Got travel plans? If so, don’t forget to take your guitar along for your excursion.
In this podcast episode, I talk about my own guitar travel experiences and tips, so your guitar arrives at your destination in tip top shape and ready to be played!

Play on…
Marlene

* Lyrics from John Denver’s Leaving On A Jetplane
Learn How to Travel with Your Guitar podcast episode!
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2026-04-28T09:57:20-07:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Get Into the Guitar Woods for Earth Day!

There are only a select few tree species*, such as Rosewood, Mahogany and Spruce, that make the grade when it comes to building quality acoustic guitars. So celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by getting into (learning about) these unique acoustic guitar tonewoods!
Play on…
Marlene

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

 

 

 

2026-04-28T09:35:32-07:00April 28th, 2026|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!

 

      

 

 

 

2026-04-16T08:48:57-07:00April 16th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Songs To Rock On Tax Day!

Here’s the 5 tax-themed songs I talked about in today’s podcast episode*:
1. Taxman by The Beatles  chords   video
2. Sunny Afternoon by The Kinks   chords   video
3. Take The Money and Run by The Steve Miller Band  
     chords   video
4. After Taxes by Johnny Cash   chords   video
5. Carnival World by Jimmy Buffett   chords   video
I hope your tax day rocks!
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear about the history of these 5 tax songs, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 59!

 

 

 

 

2026-04-09T11:00:12-07:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Easy Easter & Passover Songs to Play on Your Guitar!

It’s time prep your music for Easter and Passover – and no matter which holiday you celebrate, I’ve got you covered!
Here Comes Peter Cottontail
Easter Parade
Christ the Lord Has Risen Today
Dayenu
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Morning Has Broken
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about each of these seasonal favorites and my playing recommendations in this week’s podcast episode!
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2026-04-02T08:13:29-07:00April 2nd, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Innovative 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!

 

      

 

 

 

2026-03-26T08:59:31-07:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |

8 Easy Steps to ‘Spring Clean’ Your Guitar!

Spring has sprung in the Northern Hemisphere and it’s the perfect time to give your guitar some extra attention and care. Here’s a breakdown of my 8 easy guitar cleaning steps* guitar:
1 Remove the strings
2 Clean the fretboard
3 Oil the fretboard
4 Clean the body
5 Polish the body
6 Inspect the tuners
7 Check the bridge & nut
8 Check the electronics
Follow these steps to give your guitar a thorough spring cleaning and keep it in top condition for playing all year round!
Play on…
Marlene

*For more details on these 8 steps, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

2026-03-19T09:06:34-07:00March 19th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |

Luck o’ the Irish! ☘️ More Irish Songs for St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day songs are a blast to play and fun for your listeners to join in!
Here’s a couple more easy-to-play 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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2026-03-12T09:46:14-07:00March 12th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , |
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