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Thursday Tip

Thursday Tip

Learn How to Play Surfin’ USA!

In honor of the late surf-rock music legend Brain Wilson, I thought you might like to learn how to play one of The Beach Boys’ popular surf-vibe hit songs, Surfin’ USA*. I talk about this classic tune and my playing recommendations in this week’s podcast episode.
You’re going to have fun, fun, fun with this song and it could be a great one for the 4th of July! 
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn more about  Surfin’ USA in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-06-24T12:51:02-07:00June 26th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

10 Chords Every Beginner Should Know!

The perfect chord foundation for every guitarist, especially newbies and those wanting to brush up on the basics, are these 10 chords – A, E, D, C, G, Am, Em, A7, D7 & E7.  
In this week’s podcast episode, I break down these essential chords including why they’re important to know, how they can open the door to countless songs, and tips for practicing them effectively. 
You’ll be playing A-chordingly!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about these 10 essential chords in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-06-17T10:11:57-07:00June 19th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

2 New Yo-Guitar Videos to Boost Your Practice!

I’ve been busy in my Yo-Guitar studio filming new videos* to help you make the most of your Yo-Guitar experience and ultimately improve your guitar playing!
In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about the two newest videos, what you can expect and how the asanas (poses) can make a difference in your playing. So, give them a try, you can find them at the Yo-Guitar video library!

Namaste🙏 & Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about the latest Yo-Guitar videos, in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-06-10T10:05:43-07:00June 12th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Easy Summer Songs for Guitar!

Here’s some cool summer-vibe songs* that are easy to play on guitar, in fact using just 3-4 chords. in this week’s podcast episode, I talk about 5 familiar laid-back tunes to help you strum into summer!
Walking on Sunshine Katrina and the Waves
3 Little Birds (Don’t Worry) Bob Marley
Riptide Vance Joy
Drift Away Dobie Gray
Under the Boardwalk The Drifters

Play on…
Marlene

*Learn how to play these 5 summer-vibe songs, in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-06-06T09:46:57-07:00June 6th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Jam-tastic! How to Jam with other Guitarists!

Whether indoors or outside, planned or impromptu, making music with other guitar players is just plain old FUN – and though you might not feel ready, you’re more ready than you think.
To help inspire you to go for it, I share my first jam experience in this week’s podcast episode. Plus, I talk about previous episodes detailing everything you’ll need to know before you jump in and jam! 
It’s a jam-tastic!

Play on…
Marlene

Hear Marlene’s First Guitar Jam story and her jam tips/tricks, in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-05-28T12:08:18-07:00May 29th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

How to Travel 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 week’s podcast, 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, in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-05-20T14:04:30-07:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Unlock Your Guitar Playing Energy – New Yo-Guitar Video!

Get ready to unlock your guitar playing energy with the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations 2. In this week’s podcast I talk about the asanas (poses) and how they’ll help your playing. Plus, you can give it a try at the Yo-Guitar Video Library!
Unlock your guitar playing energy, so you can open up your skills and creativity!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about the newest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations 2, in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-05-15T12:01:21-07:00May 15th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Play a Song 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 week’s 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 in this week’s 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

2025-05-08T11:42:25-07:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

May Newsletter! Upcoming Episodes & More!

Check out the May Newsletter where you’ll learn about the upcoming podcast episodes, an article about the Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025 and other cool podcast news!
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen to the May Newsletter in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-04-30T16:22:47-07:00May 1st, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

How to Change Your Guitar Strings in 7 Easy Steps!

Think changing your guitar strings is a daunting task? Think again!
Use these 7 simple steps*, which I describe in this week’s podcast episode and I demonstrate on YouTube – and before you know it you’ll be a string changing pro!
1 Place guitar on a flat surface, have supplies ready
2 Attach the strings at the bridge
3 Attach string 6 at the head
4 Wind string 6 
5 Do steps 3 & 4 for the other 5 strings
6 Tune your new strings
7 Re-tune the strings, now you’re ready to play!
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen as I describe these 7 simple steps in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-04-24T08:57:26-07:00April 24th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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