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Guitar Bends & Slides – What They Are & How to Play Them!

What do you think of when you hear the words bends and slides? Maybe you think of a bend as part of your workout routine, or a slide like a baseball player diving into home plate – but in guitar, bends and slides are techniques that add emotion to your playing. 
In this week’s podcast episode*, I break down what they are, how to play them and why they’re a cool way to level up your musical style! 
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn about guitar bends and slides in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-10-15T11:34:07-07:00October 16th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Trick or Treat! 13 Songs with a Halloween Beat!

No time like the present to prep for your Halloween gigs!
In this week’s podcast episode*, I share 13 Halloween themed songs that are fun to play on guitar and could be contenders for your 10/31 set list. They aren’t super trick-y and they’ll be a treat for all to hear! 
Play on…
Marlene

*Get the list of 13 Halloween songs in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-10-09T08:58:00-07:00October 9th, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Fall-ing for the song Autumn Leaves!

Looking for a little seasonal inspiration? Try playing a beautiful fall ballad, Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran. 
I talk about it in this week’s podcast episode*, including my playing tips using 3 different rhythm techniques. I’m guessing you’ll really fall (pun intended) for this one!
Play on…
Marlene

*Learn more about the song Autumn Leaves, in this week’s podcast episode!

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2025-10-02T09:12:17-07:00October 2nd, 2025|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

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: , , , , , , , |

FREE Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! Mini Workshop

Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!® ~ as seen on PBS
Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! is a fun one-day workshop designed to kick-start your guitar-playing journey. In this hands-on mini workshop, you’ll learn the essential guitar basics and be playing your very first song in less than an hour. No experience required—just bring your enthusiasm!

For more details and to join Marlene on July 6th click here!

2026-06-01T11:01:07-07:00May 29th, 2025|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , |
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