How To Make Catchy Guitar Riffs That Stick In Your Head

Ayla Tesler-Mabe  /  Lessons
How To Make Catchy Guitar Riffs That Stick In Your Head
There are as many riffs in the world as there are people -- and in this lesson, we're going to show you how to make your own catchy riffs that stick in your head with FOUR simple tricks.

Kent Shores  /  Lessons
Achieving Nirvana (How To Sound Like Kurt Cobain On Guitar)
Nirvana was one of the bands that defined the 90s grunge scene and since then they’ve inspired legions of new musicians to pick up the guitar, crank up the distortion, and rock out. If this sounds like you, then you might be wondering how exactly Kurt Cobain got those raucous guitar tones. And what can […]

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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
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
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
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
”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
6 Exercises From Iconic Songs (Guitar Tutorial)
Learn to practice without feeling like practice with these 6 iconic guitar songs.

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 […]

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.

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
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.

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
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
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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5 Guitar Hacks To Improve Your Playing
There’s no denying that there’s some magic that separates the great guitar players from the good ones. But it can be hard to put your finger on exactly what it is that’s making this type of playing stand out. Well in this lesson, Ayla Tesler-Mabe demystifies the secrets of your favorite guitar heroes and shares […]

Ayla Tesler-Mabe, Sami Ghawi  /  Lessons
5 Bad Habits Ruining Your Rhythm on Guitar
(Download the cheatsheet) Just like anything else, when you’re first learning how to play rhythm guitar, it can be quite easy to form some bad habits. These bad habits can quickly build themselves up into pretty major roadblocks for your guitar progress. So in this lesson, Ayla is joined by her personal guitar teacher Sami […]

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
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.

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 […]