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Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
The Magical Chords Of Stevie Wonder
No matter which way you look at it, Stevie Wonder is a musical magician. His mastery of melody, harmony, rhythm, chords, and everything else in between is on a level beyond many musicians’ understanding. So how can you capture a little bit of Stevie’s magic for yourself? Well in this lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe adapts his […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
”Get Back” by The Beatles – How To Play John Lennon’s Part
Download the tabs here Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about Peter Jackson’s documentary “The Beatles: Get Back” that was released on Disney+ in late 2021. The documentary takes a look at the life of The Beatles towards the end of their incredible run as a group. In this lesson, Ayla […]

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.

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
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, Kent Shores  /  Lessons
5 Accessories Every Beginner Guitarist Needs to Own
There are an endless number of guitar accessories on the market these days. But which ones do you actually need to spend your money on? In this lesson, we’ll be answering that very question. With decades of combined experience, Ayla and Kent share their top five guitar accessories every beginner guitarist needs to own. But […]

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
Top 5 Grunge Riffs of the 90s
Let’s be real… it’s impossible to come up with a truly objective top 5 guitar riffs list. Everyone out there likes and appreciates something a little different, and there’s nothing wrong with that. So when Ayla set out to create a top 5 list of the best grunge guitar riffs of the 90s, she made […]

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.

Sami Ghawi  /  Lessons
The Most Basic Fingerstyle Guitar Rhythm
(Download the tabs) There are plenty of different rhythm guitar styles out there that all use a slightly different technique. In this lesson, we’re joined by Guitareo Coach Sami Ghawi for a quick tutorial on the most basic fingerstyle guitar rhythm. With his appropriately-named “thumbs-up” technique, you’ll learn how to play in the style of […]

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
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  /  Lessons
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away by The Beatles
(Download the tabs and sheet music) Learn how to play songs faster with our interactive practice tool inside the Guitareo members’ area. Start your 7-day free trial by heading to https://www.guitareo.com/trial In this lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe teaches You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away by The Beatles. This acoustic classic was written by John Lennon […]

Kent Shores  /  Lessons
Take Your Soloing To The Next Level By Using Modes
Download the scale diagrams We all love the minor pentatonic scale. It’s easy to get under your fingers and it never fails to sound amazing. Many of our guitar heroes built entire careers off of this one scale. But what can you do when you want to make your solos and licks stand out from […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Acoustic Guitar Classics – The Joker By The Steve Miller Band
(Download the tabs & sheet music) In this beginner guitar lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe tackles “The Joker” by the Steve Miller Band. This is a great song to learn if you’re a fan of the acoustic guitar, and only have some basic skills under your belt. Before we get started, it’s important to know that we’ll […]

Kent Shores  /  Lessons
This Is How You Start Playing Guitar (The Fun Way)
Are you a beginner guitar player? Learn how to play three easy two-chord songs in this guitar lesson with Kent Shores.

Kent Shores  /  Lessons
10 Blink-182 Riffs Every Guitarist Should Know
(Download the tabs & sheet music) Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Blink-182 is back to playing shows and releasing new music. The band’s energetic pop-punk helped define an entire generation of millennials in the ‘90s and early 2000s. But with their humour-filled lyrics and catchy vocal melodies, it’s easy […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Top 5 Glam Rock Guitar Riffs from David Bowie
(Download the tabs & sheet music) Music legend David Bowie has had a significant influence on a variety of cultural movements over the course of his career. His early 1970s period was particularly notable since he was instrumental in developing and popularising the glam rock subgenre. Bowie’s glam rock era is a gold mine for […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Guitar Solo Tutorial – Hey Bulldog by The Beatles
Download the tabs: “Hey Bulldog” by The Beatles While it’s unclear exactly which one of the three guitarists in The Beatles actually played it, the guitar solo from “Hey Bulldog” is certainly one of their more iconic guitar parts. In this lesson, Ayla breaks down this melodic solo piece by piece. Be sure to download […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
Top 6 “Dad Rock” Guitar Riffs From the ’70s
(Download the tabs) Father’s Day is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing: Dad rock. Now, dad rock can mean a few different things, but ultimately, it’s the rock music that makes up your dad’s old record collection. It’s important to note that this music isn’t exclusively consumed by dads, as […]

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