“Music brings people together, sort of like dogs and children. And guitar in particular is so great because it’s so portable, and so you can play guitar anywhere, anytime.” – Marlene Hutchinson
Join Niiamah (@niiamahashong) as he talks with Marlene Hutchinson, who is on a mission to get everyone in the world to play guitar. Discover how Marlene turned her passion into a successful business while staying true to her why.
–Check out the video episode on YouTube!–
Timestamps:
00:04 Niiamah introduces the podcast and guest
01:13 Marlene shares her mission
02:27 Marlene’s passion for guitar started
03:52 Marlene’s guitar teaching journey
08:58 Marlene’s transition to workshops and PBS
11:23 Marlene talks about money and business
15:07 Marlene’s building blocks approach to guitar
20:42 Marlene’s persistence and mission-driven approach
26:08 Marlene’s perspective on failure and learning
29:19 Marlene on luck and preparation
31:14 Marlene on setting realistic expectations
33:11 Marlene’s ability to translate passion to life
36:19 How to reach out to Marlene
38:42 Marlene’s message to her future self
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