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Change Your Nylon Guitar Strings in 5 Easy Steps!

Changing your own nylon guitar strings is simple, especially when you use my 5 simple steps!
In this week’s podcast episode*, I describe each step so you can easily change your own strings. Plus, I show you how to get the job done in my newest YouTube video!
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Marlene

*Learn the Nashville Number System, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-22T15:52:44-07:00September 25th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Learn the Nashville Number System!

Understanding the Nashville Number System (NNS) can be a game-changer when it comes to playing music with others. In this week’s podcast episode*, I break down the essentials of this simple yet powerful system. 
Tune in as we explore the nuts and bolts of NNS—and try it out yourself with some hands-on examples!
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Marlene

*Learn the Nashville Number System, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-18T09:22:54-07:00September 18th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Stop, Drop & Restore ~ How Restorative Yoga Can Improve Your Playing!

Relax and restore your mind and body—and become a better guitarist in the process. Sounds good, right?
That’s exactly what I dive into in this week’s podcast episode*: how a simple restorative yoga practice can make a real difference in your playing. Tune in to this episode and learn how to reconnect with the relaxed, focused guitarist you know you can be!

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Marlene

*Learn how Restorative Yoga can help your guitar playing, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-09-10T11:39:19-07:00September 11th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Acoustic Guitar vs Electric Guitar – Which is Best For You?

Acoustic and electric guitars have more in common than you might think—along with some key differences that make each one unique.

In this week’s podcast episode*, I explore both types of guitars, comparing their features, sound, and playability to help you decide which one (or both!) is the best fit for your musical style!

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Marlene

*Learn acoustic guitar and electric guitar similarities and differences in this week’s podcast episode!
You can also watch this episode on YouTube!

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2025-08-26T10:38:53-07:00August 28th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Understanding Rhythm and Tempo

A song has two parts, a musical sound and a beat. The latter includes rhythm, the count of a song, like 4/4 time, and tempo, how fast or slow you play a song. Understanding rhythm and tempo* can help you choose your song’s strumming or picking patterns and stylings ~ so you can keep the beat!
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Marlene

*To learn more about rhythm, time signatures and various tempo examples , listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 18!

2020-07-02T09:00:39-07:00July 2nd, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , |
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