Thursday Tips2024-11-11T12:33:50-08:00

Thursday Tips

How to Celebrate World Make Music Day!

Tomorrow, June 21st, is Make Music Day! People worldwide (120 countries) will be making music. So the big questions is – how will you be celebrating*? Will you go to a concert or event, or perhaps have your own celebration making music with your family & friends? 
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to find local Make Music Day events and how to host your own celebration, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

June 20th, 2024|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

3 Father’s Day Themed Country Songs

I decided to go country with these Father’s Day themed songs*. I hope ya’ll enjoy playin’ them for your dads!
The Best Day by George Strait
Things Dads Do by Thomas Rhett
Mr. Mom by Lonestar
Play on…
Marlene

*If ya’ll want to hear about these songs & how to play them, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

7 Benefits of Jamming with Others!

There are so many benefits* when you jam with other guitar players like these:
It’s a low stress playing environment 
Mistakes are not so obvious
Learn new skills
Learn to keep a group tempo
Learn soloing techniques
Make lifelong guitar buddies
And, Learn new music
So – get jamming!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more about these 7 jamming with others benefits, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

How to Perform in Public with Ease

You might get nervous before you play for others, that’s normal, but have strategies in place to help you overcome those jitters and have a great gig!
Play on…
Marlene

*To listen to my numerous performing in public  tips and ideas, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

10 Easy Campfire Sing-along Songs

Whether you’re at the beach or your backyard, a bonfire just seems to call out for a guitar player – YOU!
Playing fun, familiar songs* that everyone can sing along with is sure to be a hit and here’s a list of some easy favorites:
Big Yellow Taxi, Brown Eyed Girl, Take Me Home Country Roads, Free Fallin’, Hey Jude, A Horse With No Name, Ring of Fire, Take It Easy, Sweet Caroline & Three Little Birds (Don’t Worry About a Thing)
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear about these songs and my playing recommendations, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

Have Guitar, Will Travel!

A vacation is a great place to have guitar playing fun, so whether you’re traveling near or far, take your guitar along for the ride!
In this week’s podcast* I share my own traveling-with-your-guitar experiences* (and tips!) to help you and your musical companion prepare for your journey!
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear my traveling-with-my-guitar stories, tips and anecdotes, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

3 Easy Mother’s Day Themed Songs!

Want to give the perfect Mother’s Day present? Give the gift of your music! Here’s 3 easy* (and beautiful) Mother’s Day themed songs to play on your guitar: 
The Best Day by Taylor Swift chords
Mom by Meghan Trainor chords
Mother by Sugarland chords
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to play these 3 songs, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
 

 

 

 

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