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Thursday Tip

Thursday Tip

10 Fundamental Yoga Poses, Basic Yoga Props & Acoustic Guitar Article!

I must say, it’s been exciting around here! Acoustic Guitar magazine is featuring an article by yours truly, Yoga for Guitarists, and I’ve just released two brand-new Yo-Guitar videos.
I talk about both in this week’s podcast episode, including the details about the magazine feature and introduce the new videos, which take a deeper dive into essential yoga fundamentals for guitarists. You don’t want to miss this one*!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn 10 Fundamental Yoga Poses, Basic Yoga Props & the Acoustic Guitar (magazine) article in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-08-14T12:38:40-07:00August 14th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Bring the Dog Days of Summer to Life on Your Guitar!

You know I love a good theme and today I’m be diving into the “Dog Days of Summer”! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about both the meaning of this phrase as well as how to play a song of the same name. Have fun bringing that vibe to life on your guitar! 
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn all about the Dog Days of Summer, including the Steve Conte song in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-08-06T17:50:37-07:00August 7th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Learn How to Master I – IV – V Chord Progressions

Chord Progressions are the fundamentals of song structure, so it’s helps to understand and master them. I talk about progressions in this week’s podcast episode, specifically the most common sequence I – IV – V or 1, 4, 5 – which you’ll find in hit songs like Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’! 
Play on…
Marlene

As I mentioned in this episode… 
I  – IV – V (1, 4, 5) 
A – D – E
C – F –  G
D – G – A
G – C – D

*Learn how to master the I – IV – V Chord Progressions in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-31T09:32:52-07:00July 31st, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Easy Hacks to Soothe Sore Guitar Fingertips!

Got sore fingertips from playing guitar? You’re definitely not alone—it’s one of the most common struggles for beginners and seasoned players alike. But don’t fret (ha, ha!), in this week’s podcast episode, I share simple tricks* to ease the pain and keep the music going!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to ease your fingertip soreness with my 5 simple hacks – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-17T08:30:14-07:00July 24th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Learn How to Change Your Guitar Chords Quickly!

Changing to newer guitar chords quickly, while maintaining accuracy, is one of the biggest hurdles for guitar players—at any level. But it doesn’t have to be your experience forever. In this week’s podcast episode, Marlene shares some of her most effective strategies* to help you move through your chord changes with more ease, confidence and speed.
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to change your guitar chords quickly – and accurately – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-17T08:16:19-07:00July 10th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

10 Fourth of July Songs to Play on Your Guitar!

Here’s a list of 4th of July themed songs* I think you might enjoy playing on your guitar tomorrow (July 4th) – or any ole time you’re feeling patriotic! 
The Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem)
America the Beautiful
God Bless America
God Bless the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Surfin’ U.S.A.
R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A.
America Girl
American Pie
Party in the U.S.A.
You can find the chords, tabs & lyrics online.

Let freedom ring, from your guitar strings!
Happy 4th of July!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn more about these 10 patriotic vibe tunes in this week’s podcast episode!
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2025-07-03T08:39:05-07:00July 3rd, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

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: |
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