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Play and sing with a friend. When someone else joins in it challenges you to play through any bloopers you might have which helps you with the timing of your songs and will increase your performance abilities ~ plus you'll have ton of fun making music with your friends!Play on...MarleneBTW... "like" us on Facebook - we're going for 200!Marlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook:…See More
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Use a metronome to help you play your chord progressions.  A metronome, a device that produces regular beats/clicks/ticks, will help you play your chords consistently and when you increase the tempo you will be challenging yourself to transition to the next chord faster ~ quick movement between chords = a smooth song!Play on...Marlene Marlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook:…See More
May 9
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Talk to someone while playing a new rhythm (strumming or picking) pattern. This will help you increase your ability to multi-task while playing, which is what we are doing when we play a song, and the pattern will become rote more quickly ~ so give it a try...play your rhythm pattern and talk about your day!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook: Marlene's…See More
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"Good thinking! It's always best to defer to the playing your guitar anyway!!! Play on..."
Apr 25
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Phil Manuel commented on Marlene Hutchinson's blog post Thursday "tip"
":-@ - I'm not sure about this tip Marlene. I don't trust myself with thinking about anything else but chopping when I'm chopping, and even then I've cut myself. If I'm going to practice, I'll just get the guitar out,…"
Apr 25
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Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! workshop at Cuesta College

May 4, 2013 from 10am to 3pm
"Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!", as seen on PBS, is a 1 day workshop for busy adults who want to learn to play guitar in a day but don't have time for weekly lessons.See More
Apr 25
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Chop an onion or celery for good finger tip positioning practice. Yes, that's right...the position you use to hold an onion or celery in place while chopping (if you chop it like a pro) is the same finger tip position that is best for your chords and notes - so just think, you're practicing while you're cooking!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook:…See More
Apr 25
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Warm up your fingers before you play. You'll likely fumble with your song if you haven't loosened up your fingers first and whether it's chord progressions or scales or fretboard exercises (or all of them!), it's a good idea to get your fingers "ready" to play ~ sort of like guitar calisthenics!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook:…See More
Apr 18
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Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! workshop at Fort Lewis College

April 20, 2013 from 10am to 3pm
"Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!", as seen on PBS, is a 1 day workshop for buys adults who want to learn to play guitar but don't have time for weekly lessons.See More
Apr 11
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

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Name your guitar! I recently met a guitarist who told me she named her guitar "Serenity" and another who said his is "Change", for me "P.J." (Peace & Joy) comes to mind ~ what positive feelings/emotions/does your guitar bring to you?Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook: Marlene's MusicTwitter: Marlene's…See More
Apr 11
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Slow down and take time each day to play your guitar.  We get busy with work, school, our home lives, etc which can often times keep us from playing our guitars, since playing guitar is fun and relaxing let some of those things go and pick up your guitar ~ take time to smell the roses, a.k.a. play your guitar!Play on...Marlene  Marlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook:…See More
Apr 4
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Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! at Front Range Community College

April 7, 2013 from 11am to 4pm
"Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!", as seen on PBS, is a 1 day workshop for busy adults who want to learn to play guitar but don't have time for weekly lessons. See More
Mar 28
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Practice playing your guitar with your eyes closed or in a dark room.  By relying on your senses of hearing and touch (only) you will heighten their awareness in your brain forcing the muscle memories to be solidified in yet another way ~ so hear and feel your music!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.comFacebook: Marlene's…See More
Mar 28
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Focus on one picking pattern at a time, embrace it/own it/live it until it's rote. By giving your attention to learning one picking pattern at a time you will greatly increase the "I get it factor" because your muscle memory will be instilled solidly ~ then you'll be a pickin' and a grinnin'!Play on...Marlene BTW...Jessica, a KPBS workshop attendee (January 2013), so embraced picking pattern #1 that she wrote and recorded a song. Check it out at this link. Way to go Jessica!…See More
Mar 21
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

If you have sore fingertips (a good problem), try icing them. It's a simple way to help relieve the inflammation and soreness ~ besides, icing your fingers means you're blazing those strings!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.com(949) 689-8519Facebook: Marlene's MusicTwitter:…See More
Mar 14
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Marlene Hutchinson posted a blog post

Thursday "tip"

Find another person who plays guitar and ask them to show you a skill that they know. Learning and trying new techniques from other guitarists is a great way to expand your playing, plus you'll have fun ~ guitar brings the nicest people together!Play on...MarleneMarlene's Musicwww.marlenesmusic.com(949) 689-8519Facebook: Marlene's MusicTwitter:…See More
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Which one of the following describes your involvement in music? (Check all that apply)
Gigging or professional musician, Music teacher, This is a profile for a guitar-related business engaged in the following area(s):, Guitar camp/workshop
How many years have you been playing guitar?
10-20 years
Which of these instruments do you own or play?
Flattop steel-string acoustic guitar, Nylon-string guitar
What is your website address?
http://www.marlenesmusic.com
Do you subscribe to or regularly read Acoustic Guitar?
I purchase copies at newsstands/bookstores

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Thursday "tip"

Play and sing with a friend. When someone else joins in it challenges you to play through any bloopers you might have which helps you with the timing of your songs and will increase your performance abilities ~ plus you'll have ton of fun making music with your friends!

Play on...

Marlene

BTW... "like" us on Facebook - we're going for 200!…

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Posted on May 16, 2013 at 6:27am

Thursday "tip"

Use a metronome to help you play your chord progressions.  A metronome, a device that produces regular beats/clicks/ticks, will help you play your chords consistently and when you increase the tempo you will be challenging yourself to transition to the next chord faster ~ quick movement between chords = a smooth song!

Play on...

Marlene

 

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Posted on May 9, 2013 at 8:59am

Thursday "tip"

Talk to someone while playing a new rhythm (strumming or picking) pattern. This will help you increase your ability to multi-task while playing, which is what we are doing when we play a song, and the pattern will become rote more quickly ~ so give it a try...play your rhythm pattern and talk about your day!

Play on...

Marlene

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Posted on May 2, 2013 at 2:11pm

Thursday "tip"

Chop an onion or celery for good finger tip positioning practice. Yes, that's right...the position you use to hold an onion or celery in place while chopping (if you chop it like a pro) is the same finger tip position that is best for your chords and notes - so just think, you're practicing while you're cooking!

Play on...

Marlene

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Posted on April 25, 2013 at 11:09am — 1 Comment

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At 11:00am on October 28, 2011, Terry Angelli said…

Marlene,

I didn't see you message on my page until just now because I was away. Your welcome for the greeting. Nice group of folks here on AG, I hope your enjoying the site.

At 6:35pm on October 9, 2011, Terry Angelli said…
Welcome to AG! Hope to see you in the Teachers Group!
At 2:44pm on September 26, 2011, Jose said…

Hi Marlene,

AG is a great resource and connection website...Have a good day.

Jose

 
 
 

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