Thursday Tips
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!
Play on…
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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7 Common Guitar Chords in Country Music!

When it comes to country music, y’all don’t need a million fancy chords to strum along. In fact, there are just a handful that show up over and over again.
In this week’s podcast episode, I’ll share 7 go-to chords and point out some classic country tunes where ya’ll can hear (and play) ’em loud and proud!
Play on…
Marlene
*Learn about the 7 Common Guitar Chords for Country Music in this week’s podcast episode!
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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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Bring the Dog Days of Summer to Life on Your Guitar!

You know I love a good theme and today I’m be diving into the “Dog Days of Summer”! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about both the meaning of this phrase as well as how to play a song of the same name. Have fun bringing that vibe to life on your guitar!
Play on…
Marlene
*Learn all about the Dog Days of Summer, including the Steve Conte song in this week’s podcast episode!
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Learn How to Master I – IV – V Chord Progressions

Chord Progressions are the fundamentals of song structure, so it’s helps to understand and master them. I talk about progressions in this week’s podcast episode, specifically the most common sequence I – IV – V or 1, 4, 5 – which you’ll find in hit songs like Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’!
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Marlene
As I mentioned in this episode…
I – IV – V (1, 4, 5)
A – D – E
C – F – G
D – G – A
G – C – D
*Learn how to master the I – IV – V Chord Progressions in this week’s podcast episode!
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5 Easy Hacks to Soothe Sore Guitar Fingertips!

Got sore fingertips from playing guitar? You’re definitely not alone—it’s one of the most common struggles for beginners and seasoned players alike. But don’t fret (ha, ha!), in this week’s podcast episode, I share simple tricks* to ease the pain and keep the music going!
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn how to ease your fingertip soreness with my 5 simple hacks – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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Learn How to Change Your Guitar Chords Quickly!

Changing to newer guitar chords quickly, while maintaining accuracy, is one of the biggest hurdles for guitar players—at any level. But it doesn’t have to be your experience forever. In this week’s podcast episode, Marlene shares some of her most effective strategies* to help you move through your chord changes with more ease, confidence and speed.
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn how to change your guitar chords quickly – and accurately – listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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