Tips For Guitar Playing Success

Carol of the Bells is a popular holiday song that sounds amazing on acoustic guitar and it's a beautiful way for you to 'ring' in the season!

In this episode Marlene walks you through how to play this instrumental holiday favorite on your acoustic guitar.

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Over the River and Through the Wood is a Thanksgiving anthem that's fun to play on guitar, plus playing it using tablature adds a fun challenge.

In this episode Marlene describes how to play 2 different tab versions of this seasonal favorite - so you can take your pick!

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These 10 must-have guitar player gift ideas are great to share with your family and friends! 

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Ya'll want to play some new country songs? Here's 3 tunes by 3 popular country artists, Dustin Lynch, Lainey Wilson & duo Dan & Shay for you to strum and sing!  

In this episode Marlene shares 3 current chart topping country songs that ya'll can play on your guitar 

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Marc Seal, talented guitar player, recording artist, instructor and promotional specialist for companies like Guitar Center and Taylor Guitars, shares his journey to creating a sustainable living doing what he loves, plus he shares playing tips and his original music. 

In this episode Marlene chats with her friend Marc Seal about his guitar journey. He also talks shares bar chord and picking tips, as well as playing some of his mesmerizing original music. You don't want to miss this one!

You can reach Marc Seal at his website 

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Now is the perfect time to play Halloween themed songs on your guitar. These popular tunes are from Spotify's 2022 Top 10 Halloween Songs - and it's scary how much fun you'll have playing them!

In this episode Marlene talks about This is Halloween, Time Warp & Somebody's Watching Me, including their backgrounds and playing recommendations. 

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This is a beautiful song with gorgeous guitar music including picking, strumming and back beats that you can play to bring this song to life on your guitar.

In this episode Marlene talks about the song's background, as well as her tips for creating the guitar magic. 

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Continuing with the Aloha spirit, here's 3 beautiful Hawaiian songs for you to play on your acoustic guitar - and don't fret (ha, ha), no slack key skills needed for these songs!

In this episode Marlene shares 3 popular Hawaiian songs, 2 made famous by the Hawaiian artist known as IZ and 1 by Ziggy Marley. 

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There's a beautiful style of guitar music you'll hear in the Hawaiian Islands called Slack Key Guitar - Ki ho 'alu (loosen the key) in Hawaiian. But what is it and how is it played?

In this episode Marlene describes the distinct characteristics of this style and how you can play slack key on your guitar.  

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Flat picks are commonly used in guitar playing, but did you know you can play with a thumbpick too? And they won't going flying off when you're playing!

In this episode Marlene shares how to choose, wear and play guitar with thumbpick.

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