#guitar tip

Learn How Playing Guitar Boosts Your Brain Power & Relieves Stress!

Did you know that playing guitar isn’t just fun and cool — it’s actually good for you too?
In this episode, I share some of the many health and wellness benefits of playing your instrument, from reducing stress to boosting brain function and more. Listen in* and discover why guitar playing is good for both the mind and body!

Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about the science behind how playing guitar affects the brain, listen to this podcast episode!

2026-05-28T09:38:21-07:00May 28th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

How to Use a Capo

A capo* (kay-po) is a device that clamps onto the guitar neck covering the strings to change the key of a song. To use a capo you simply place it over the strings on a fret and clamp it down. When using a capo, the fret bar in front of the capo becomes the ‘nut’, so the first fret is the fret forward of the capo and so forth. You can play any chords, but the sound will be a different key which might fit your voice better. It’s the key to change!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about How to Use a Capo, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 24!

2020-08-12T08:39:39-07:00August 13th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , |

Relieve Stress & Boost Brain Power by Playing Guitar!

Would you like to feel less stressed and boost your brain power at the same time? Well good news, you can. Scientists have proven* that playing an instrument is like a ‘full body workout for the brain’. So for less stress and stronger gray matter ~ play guitar as often as possible! 
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about the science behind how playing guitar affects the brain, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 17!

2020-06-24T16:44:18-07:00June 25th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , |
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