Mark Zabel
I'm on a mission to help guitarists who LOVE music from the 60s and 70s break through their plateaus and start playing with confidence the way they've always dreamed of.
After playing for 30 years (and being over 50), I finally found breakthrough tricks and methods that tied everything together and let me play freely and easily - all over the neck in any style.
I've helped 1000s of players realize their dreams of playing better guitar by simply showing what I did to get better.
HINT: It's NOT memorizing scales!
I make videos that cover
1. How to put tricks from the greats like Page, Clapton, and Hendrix into your own arsenal
2. How to use SIMPLE guitar patterns to make playing easier
3. How to play using your ear, not just relying on tab
4. Strategies for getting the hand-ear coordination the pros have
P.S. Play like the legends of the 60s and 70s! Join my membership to get more in-depth, personalized coaching from me!
Mark Zabel
Mick Taylor’s solo on Dylan’s “Sweetheart Like You” shows his way of using chord tones and common tones to make every phrase flow. (Undoubtedly he did it intuitively.)
👉 What’s your favorite Mick Taylor moment—live or on record—where his playing really stood out to you?
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Mark Zabel
Guitarists — have you tried the lessons, courses, YouTube videos… and still feel stuck?
I get it. Most guitar advice out there isn’t built for players like us.
It’s either watered down for beginners, or it’s buried in theory made for the “music school” crowd. But where does that leave the rest of us—the players who’ve been at it for years and just want to sound good?
At 2pm Eastern today, I’m emailing over 14,000 guitarists to show them:
1. Why most advice keeps you stuck in the same loop
2. A simple idea Jimmy Page used to make even simple notes sound powerful
3. How you can apply it today and finally hear progress in your own solos
👉 Sign up now so you can prepare for what’s coming later today.
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🎤 Today in 1948 – Robert Plant was born in West Bromwich, England.
As Led Zeppelin’s frontman, his voice became one of the most powerful instruments in rock history—equal parts primal howl and tender soul.
From the haunting wail on “Since I’ve Been Loving You” to the mystical whispers in “Going to California” and the raw fire of “Whole Lotta Love,” Plant showed a range few could touch.
👉 My favorite Robert Plant vocal moment? That’s a tough one… maybe “Since I’ve Been Loving You” for its raw emotion ... and it also happens to be my favorite Page solo!
What about you—what’s your favorite Plant performance?
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🎸Today in 1979 – My Sharona, with its killer guitar solo, goes Gold! 🎶
Most remember it as the biggest hit of the summer, but guitar players know the secret weapon was Berton Averre’s blazing solo. Melodic, energetic, and perfectly crafted—it turned a pop hit into a rock classic.
Where does My Sharona rank for you among great late-’70s solos?
Let me know in the comments! 👇
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This Clapton Trick Fixed My Playing After Years of Frustration
Guitarists — ever feel like your solos sound fine… but not great?
You know the shapes, you’ve done the reps… but something still feels missing. You’re not alone.
At 2pm Eastern today, I’m emailing over 14,000 guitarists to show them:
🎸Why your current approach might be holding you back
🎸The simple trick that puts feel into your fingers
🎸How to apply it instantly over a simple chord progression
👉 Sign up now so you can prepare for what’s coming later today.
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August 8, 1969, The Beatles took that famous Abbey Road cover photo
What’s your favorite guitar moment from Abbey Road?
Here's one of mine. Simple and satisfying: https://youtu.be/dIF-q0C7N3g
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🎸 Wish you could break free of scale patterns and play anywhere on the neck—without memorizing theory?
Here’s the EASY method I wish someone had shown me 40 years ago. It’s simple, musical, and you’ll actually start feeling at home on the fretboard.
Have you tried this kind of “play first, theory later” approach? Let me know 👇
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Ever listen to Clapton or Jimmy Page or Peter Green and think, “I’ll never sound like that”? That was me!
But here’s something many guitar players miss - the legends didn’t master every scale or memorize endless theory books. They learned a few powerful tools, and used them at exactly the right moments.
At 2 pm Eastern US Time today, I'll be emailing over 14,000 guitarist to show them:
🎸How to solo and be totally in synch with the music
🎸A simple lick that Clapton and Peter Green used to do that
🎸How to use one note (seriously) to instantly sound like a pro
Sign up now so you can prepare for what’s coming later today.
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🎸 On This Day in 1966… Yesterday and Today by The Beatles began its 5-week run at #1 on the U.S. charts.
This album may be best remembered for the "butcher cover" controversy — but let’s not forget the killer riffs:
🎶 The iconic Day Tripper
🎶 The hypnotic I’m Only Sleeping
🎶 The fuzzed-out And Your Bird Can Sing
🎶 The raw energy of Drive My Car
Some of the Beatles’ most unforgettable guitar work is packed into this one.
👉 What’s your favorite Beatles riff of all time? Drop it in the comments!
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Most guitar players overcomplicate soloing. But our guitar heroes? They make every note matter—with one ridiculously simple trick you’re probably overlooking.
→ Click the video link below and see how easy it is and how quickly it changes your sound.
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