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7 ‘No-Slip’ Guitar Pick Tricks!

If your pick is going rogue on you, try these 7 no-slip guitar pick tricks*:
1. Glue a tiny piece of light gauge sandpaper on the pick grip area
2. Hole punch a hole in the pick grip area
3. Scratch the grip surface with a knife
4. Place medical tape on the pick grip area
5. Use double stick tape on the pick grip area
6. Use a non-slip guitar pick
7. Use a moisture triggered grip type of pick
These ideas might just help you to ~ get a grip!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about these no-slip pick tricks and bonus tricks, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 25!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-08-20T08:08:24-07:00August 20th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: #guitar podcast, #music, 7 no-slip guitar pick tricks, guitar, guitar pick, non-slip picks, Tips|

How Temperature & Humidity Can Affect a Guitar

74-76°F and 45-55% humidity is ideal for a guitar. To achieve the ideal environment* for your guitar, use a humidifier (in the case or room). You might also want to use a humidity/temperature gauge, and it’s useful to know the weather conditions in your location. Help your guitar to weather the weather!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about the ideal environment and easy solutions to protect your guitar, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 20!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-07-14T08:09:25-07:00July 16th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: guitar, guitar humidity temperature, humidity, podcast, temperature, tip|

Effective Skill Improvement Ideas

There are effective ways to improve your playing skills*, like these 7 suggestions:
1. Play new material
2. Revisit older songs
3. Play in front of a mirror
4. Record yourself playing
5. Memorize 1 entire song
6. Play outdoors
7. Play for someone else
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about these 7 ideas for improving your skills, listen to my podcast ~ episode 15!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-06-10T08:11:02-07:00June 11th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: 7 ideas, guitar, improve, playing, skills|

How To Sing Along While Playing Your Guitar

Whether you’re a newbie or an experienced guitarist, adding the lyrics and tune to a new song can be a challenge. Try these 5 steps to help you successfully sing along!
1. Listen to the song when not playing your guitar (i.e. while cooking, driving, etc.)
2. Gain your song playing skills. Play just the music (no singing) frequently.
3. Hum the tune while playing the song, and even picture the lyrics as you’re humming.
4. Add in the lyrics, try 1 line at a time (note: if this step is a little wonky, go to step 5)
5. ‘Jam’ along with the original artist, let them do the singing, then repeat step 4.
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about singing along with your songs, listen to my podcast ~ episode 13!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-05-27T08:17:38-07:00May 28th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: 5 steps, guitar, how to sing with guitar, sing|

How To Play Rhythm With A Flat Pick

Play your guitar rhythm using a flat pick to experience the difference between finger style playing and using a pick. Start out by playing strum patterns and then songs with strumming. You’ll definitely hear a bigger sound volume and a tinnier sound*. It’s a great way to ‘pick’ your rhythm preferences!
Play on…
Marlene

* If you want to hear more details about How To Play Using A Flat Pick, listen to my podcast ~ episode 11!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-05-13T18:28:10-07:00May 14th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: flat pick, flatpick, guitar, pick, picking, podcast|

Perform Virtually ~ It’s Just A Click Away!

Social distancing makes playing face-to-face pretty much impossible, but there’s good news ~ it IS possible to perform using technology* and it’s pretty easy to do!
1. Sign up for a meeting platform, i.e. Zoom, Facebook Meeting Room, or use FaceTime (iphone).
2. Set up a date/time with your listener and share the link.
3. Perform live for your ‘audience’ and enjoy your virtual gig!
Play on…
Marlene

*Note: If you want to hear more about performing virtually, listen to my podcast ~ episode 10!

Marlene Hutchinson2020-05-07T09:07:49-07:00May 7th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: Facebook, FaceTime, guitar, Meeting Room, perform, podcast, social distancing, virtual, Zoom|

How to Prepare Your Guitar For Flight!

Up, up and away with your guitar! Taking your guitar with you to your summer vacation destination is pretty easy and it’s totally allowed (here’s the TSA info). You can help your guitar have a happy flight by checking out this info ~ and away you go!
Play on…
Marlene

Marlene Hutchinson2018-05-16T14:08:36-07:00May 17th, 2018|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: airplane, guitar, travel|

Record Yourself Playing Guitar

Record yourself playing guitar. Seeing and hearing yourself play will likely help you to improve more quickly because you’ll be able to make adjustments based on what is really happening in your songs, rather than what you think is happening ~ to find out more go to ~ https://makingmusicmag.com/one-simple-tip-to-increase-you…/… .
It’s improvement in record(ed) time!

Play on…
Marlene

Marlene Hutchinson2018-01-22T10:05:20-08:00December 7th, 2017|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: guitar, record yourself|