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Kent Shores  /  Lessons
The Power of Sus2 Chords
Unlock the power of Sus2 chords on guitar by learning how to play Message In A Bottle by The Police.

Kent Shores  /  Lessons
The Secrets To Shredding
Eddie Van Halen, Marty Friedman, and Steve Vai make shredding look easy. But what's the secret?

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Play ‘Voodoo Child’ & Sound Like Jimi Hendrix
'Voodoo Child' is one of the most iconic songs ever written. This video dives into the technique, and precise notes you need to know to sound like Hendrix.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
6 Hendrix Riffs That Changed History
In this lesson, we take an in-depth look at 6 of Jimi Hendrix's most iconic riffs and how they influenced musical history.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Trick Your Friends Into Thinking You Are Better Than You Are
In this lesson, I'll break down how you can take what you already know and turn it into something that makes you sound like a pro!

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Articles
The Best Electric Guitar For You!
Looking to buy your first electric guitar or just want to know which is the best electric guitar for you? You've landed in the right place.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Guitar Pedals 101: Adding Effects To Your Playing
Pedals are a HUGE part of your setup and sound, but there are so many options to choose from. So how do you know where to start?

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Guitar Techniques To Make You Sound Like A Rock God!
In this lesson you'll learn the subtle yet essential techniques for understanding HOW your favorite players approached your favorite songs.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
5 Unique Strumming Patterns You Should Know
Learning rhythms and how to incorporate them into your playing is part of a guitarist's journey. So here's FIVE unique strumming patterns you should know.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Chord Hacks 101
Ever wanted to just hit the easy button and make chording easier while playing guitar? That's what this lesson is all about: Chord hacks on guitar.

Jeff Turner  /  Lessons
5 Easy Guitar Songs For Beginners (With Chord Charts)
5 Easy Guitar Songs For Beginners (FREE PDF downloads)

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Play The “Back In Black” Solo & Sound Like AC/DC
July 25th, 1980, AC/DC released Back in Black. In this video I teach you how to play one of the most iconic guitar solos of all-time.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
6 Exercises From Iconic Songs (Guitar Tutorial)
Learn to practice without feeling like practice with these 6 iconic guitar songs.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Want To Go Beyond Beginner? Practice These 3 Things.
In this lesson, we're going to show you THREE things that you can practice every day to move you past the beginner stage of playing the guitar.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
The Best Guitar Bending Exercise, EVER!
What is bending and how do we do it? In this lesson, we're going to show you the best guitar bending exercise that will have your guitar singing.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Major vs Minor – Can You Tell The Difference?
Almost all music is built using major or minor chords. But can you tell the difference? In this lesson, Ayla shows you how!

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
The 7 Chord Progressions That Changed Music History
In this lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe discusses seven chord progressions that changed musical history. Understanding how these progressions were put together is a great exercise in your guitar playing.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Quickly Learn A Full Song On Guitar
Sometimes, you’re required to learn a song quickly, with no prior knowledge of the song. Ayla Tesler-Mabe goes through her process of learning a full song on guitar on the spot.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Videos
“Oye Como Va” Santana Guitar Cover
Ayla Tesler-Mabe shares an incredible performance of Santana's "Oye Como Va" on guitar.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Navigating The Fretboard For Beginners
By approaching the guitar with different systems and patterns, you’ll be able to make sense of the guitar’s fretboard.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Play Guitar & Sing At The Same Time
Playing guitar and singing at the same time doesn’t come naturally. Ayla Tesler-Mabe and Lisa Witt provide helpful advice to get you playing and singing together.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
The 6 Levels Of Guitar Solos
Learn how to improvise freely on the guitar and create your own melodic licks through these six levels of soloing on guitar.

Rob Scallon  /  Videos
Building A Guitar From Scratch
Rob Scallon attempts to build a fully functional guitar from scratch in only 10 hours. Check out his entire experience to see everything that went wrong and what went right.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
10 Tips For Guitar Chord Transitions
A list of ten different ways to get better at changing between guitar chords faster and smoother.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Left-Handed Guitar Challenge
To simulate what it’s like to be a beginner guitarist, Ayla Tesler-Mabe plays her guitar left-handed and goes through Rob Scallon’s Song In An Hour Challenge.

Guitareo  /  Videos
Guitar Pedal Essentials
A beginner’s guide to the world of guitar gear and effects.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Unlocking The Pentatonic Scale
A new approach to the pentatonic scale to help you understand the guitar better. By using only two positions of the scale, you'll internalize the scale and will be able to add new colors and notes.

Music Is Win  /  Videos
What’s The Best Beginner Guitar?
There are three questions you should ask yourself when looking for your first guitar.

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
What Makes These Guitar Intros So Iconic?
What makes these four guitar intros iconic? Find out how to play these intros and the techniques used that warranted their fame.

Rob Scallon  /  Videos
8 Things About 8 Strings
Here are eight reasons why an eight-string guitar is so special and all of the different ways it can be used.

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