What do you think of when you hear the words bends and slides? You might think of a "bend" as part of your workout routine, or a "slide" like a baseball player diving into home plate—but on the guitar, bends and slides are techniques that add emotion to your playing.

In this episode, Marlene breaks down what bends and slides are, how to play them, and why they’re such a cool (and not-too-difficult!) way to level up your musical style!

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No time like the present to prep for your Halloween gigs!

In this episode, Marlene shares 13 Halloween themed songs – a mix of musical tricks and treats - for you to explore on your guitar. Pick your favorites and lock in your setlist of tunes for those haunting parties or Halloween jams!

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It’s officially fall, and that means crisp air, changing leaves, and music that captures the season’s mood.

Want to hear this song? Here's the official YouTube video for Autumn Leaves

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Are you ready to replace those worn-out nylon strings but not sure where to start?

In this episode, Marlene breaks down a simple, step-by-step process for changing nylon guitar strings. With her five easy steps, you’ll be able to change your own strings—and in no time at all, you'll be back to playing!

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Ever heard of the Nashville Number System and wondered what it’s all about?

In this episode, Marlene breaks down exactly what it is, why it's useful, and how you can start using it to play music more confidently—especially when playing with others. She'll even walk you through easy examples so you can begin playing it today!

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Unwinding tension and stress from your mind & body before diving into your guitar playing session can make a huge difference. A Restorative Yoga practice is just the thing to make that happen!

In this episode, Marlene talks about the essence of Restorative Yoga and introduces you to the newest Yo-Guitar video, a relaxing Restorative Yoga practice to help you ease into your guitar playing. 

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It's that time again...for a dose of themed music! This month we're diving into songs inspired by the month of September. 

YouTube links Marlene talked about in this episode!

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One of the most popular topics on this podcast show is the great debate: acoustic vs electric guitars. And if you've ever wondered what sets them apart, then this episode is for you!

In this episode, Marlene will break down the key similarities and differences between acoustic and electric guitars to help you understand and appreciate both.  

Link to the previous AG vs. EG episode Marlene talked about!

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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 episode, Marlene will share 7 go-to chords and point out some classic country tunes where ya’ll can hear (and play) ’em loud and proud!

Link ya'll might like to mosey over to!

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Exciting things are happening! Acoustic Guitar magazine is featuring Marlene’s article Yoga for Guitarists, and two brand-new Yo-Guitar videos have just been released.

In this episode, Marlene shares the details about her magazine feature and introduces the new videos, which take a deeper dive into essential yoga fundamentals for guitarists.

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