Thursday Tips2025-10-02T09:15:21-07:00

Thursday Tips

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!

May 28th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , , , , , , |

Veteran-themed Songs to Play for Memorial Day!

Memorial Day is a time to honor those who served and sacrificed. That’s why I thought you might like to listen to this podcast episode. It’s veteran-themed songs you can learn to play on your guitar for Memorial Day — or anytime you want to honor those who served.
American Soldier by Toby Keith
Still a Soldier by Trace Atkins

With gratitude and respect, we remember and thank all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about these veteran-themed songs and playing recommendations, listen to this podcast episode!

    

 

 

 

Yo-Guitar Video For Finger Dexterity & Energy!

Flexible Fingers = Better Guitar Playing!

Want to improve your finger dexterity? Try some of my Hands & Fingers Yo-Guitar videos*! You’ll quickly discover how these simple yoga poses — easy for anyone to do — can help increase finger flexibility for more comfortable, enjoyable, and productive playing sessions.

Check them out… your fingers will thank you!

Play on…
Marlene

*Learn more about this video in this podcast episode!
*Give it a Try! YoGuitar, Yoga for Guitarists – Start Your 7-Day FREE Trial Today!
Follow me on social media! Instgram  Facebook and YouTube 


 

 

 

 

May 14th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Songs to Play for Your Mom on Mother’s Day!

One of the best gifts you can give your mom is the gift of your heartfelt music. A song to consider playing is Mother Like Mine by The Band Perry, which I talk about this podcast episode – spoiler alert, have a Kleenex handy for mom!
Also, check out previous Mother’s Day themed episodes (links below) for more song inspirations! 
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms everywhere❣️
Play on…
Marlene

*Listen to details about Mother Like Mine and my playing recommendations go to this podcast episode!
Give it a Try! YoGuitar, Yoga for Guitarists – Start Your 7-Day FREE Trial Today!
Follow me on social media! Instgram  Facebook and YouTube  

More Mother’s Day themed song inspirations:
The Best Day, Mom and Mother 
Mother, Thank you Mom and Wind Beneath My Wings

Tips for Traveling with Your Guitar!

All my bags are packed, I’m ready to go…*.  Got travel plans? If so, don’t forget to take your guitar along for your excursion.
In this podcast episode, I talk about my own guitar travel experiences and tips, so your guitar arrives at your destination in tip top shape and ready to be played!

Play on…
Marlene

* Lyrics from John Denver’s Leaving On A Jetplane
Learn How to Travel with Your Guitar podcast episode!

Give it a Try! YoGuitar, Yoga for Guitarists – Start Your 7-Day FREE Trial Today!
Follow me on social media! Instgram  Facebook and YouTube  

 

April 30th, 2026|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Get Into the Guitar Woods for Earth Day!

There are only a select few tree species*, such as Rosewood, Mahogany and Spruce, that make the grade when it comes to building quality acoustic guitars. So celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day by getting into (learning about) these unique acoustic guitar tonewoods!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about the specific tree species that make great acoustic guitars, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

7 Ways to Celebrate International Guitar Month!

April is International Guitar Month and here’s 7 ways* to celebrate ‘all things guitar’:
1. Find more time to practice
2. Learn a new song
3. ‘Test drive’ guitars
4. Clean your instrument
5. Sign up for lessons or a workshop
6. Show someone else how to play something
7. Listen to a new guitar player
I hope these ideas inspire you and cheers to our wonderful instruments!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn about International Guitar Month and more about these 7 ideas, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!

 

      

 

 

 

Categories

Archives

Guitar Tips Community

Take your playing to the next level, enjoy bonus content, our exclusive jam sessions and more!
Join TODAY! 

Stay in touch, sign up for Marlene’s Music emails!

Follow me on Twitter

Go to Top