It’s easy to set a guitar playing goal—but reaching it is another story.

In this episode, I reveal the secret to achieving your guitar resolutions, share a real example, and walk you through a simple process to set and reach your own guitar playing goals.

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Happy New Year!🎉 The start of a new year is the perfect time to set a new guitar-playing goal and focus on meaningful progress.

In this episode, I share 15 guitar-learning ideas to help you shape a realistic and motivating guitar goal for 2026. Choose one of these ideas—or create your own—and make sure it’s realistic and achievable for you over the next 365 days!

This episode originally aired on 4/16/20

Setting & Keeping Your Goals episode

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Playing the traditional New Year’s Eve song Auld Lang Syne at midnight can add a special vibe to your celebration. It’s easy to play, which makes it perfect for getting creative.

In this episode, Marlene demonstrates three different rhythm patterns you can try with this classic three-chord song. She also shares a bit of the song’s background, so tune in and get ready for your New Year’s Eve gig!

This episode originally aired on 12/29/22

Understanding Rhythm & Tempo episode

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