Your Guitar Workshop

Welcome to my channel!

I’ve been creating guitar content since 2010, sharing hundreds of videos on YouTube and nearly 500 lessons on my course website, FromBeginnerToGuitarist.com. My goal is to help you learn with confidence and play with passion through live streams, tutorials, and structured courses.

Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to refine your skills, you'll find practical lessons, play-along tracks, and in-depth insights to support your journey.

💡 Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 for updates on new videos and live sessions. If you'd like to support my work, check out my Patreon. (link below)

Thanks for being here—let’s make music together!

🎸 André van Berlo


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The Top Gun Theme is EASIER to play than you think—and I’ll show you how LIVE this Thursday!

📅 When: Thursday, May 1st
⏰ Time: 8:15PM EST
📍 Where: [YouTube/Twitch Link]

🔥 We’ll Cover:
✓ The iconic riff (perfect for beginners!)
✓ Steve Stevens’ pro tricks
✓ Tabs/backing tracks for Patrons

💬 Which is your easiest most EPIC riff you know?

#GuitarLesson #TopGun #SteveStevens #YourGuitarWorkshop

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Hey rockstars!

I'm doing something special this Thursday at 815 pacific time – a live deep dive into why your scales feel stuck and how to unlock their true potential.

Why You Should Tune In Live:
🔥 Discover the missing link between scales and chords (most players ignore this)
🎸 Watch me dissect common mistakes + transform them in real-time
💡 Get your personal questions answered in the live Q&A
📂 Patreon Bonus: If you're a member of the mocha grande tier there will be TABs + backing tracks after the stream.

Hope to see you this Thursday for some live music and fun!

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

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Thursday April 10th at 815pm pacific time we are going to explore a seriously powerful soloing concept:

Building triads off each chord tone of a 7th chord
…then pairing them with diatonically adjacent triads to unlock fresh, melodic soloing ideas.

Be there or be elsewhere ;-)

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 6

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🎸✨ LAST NIGHT’S STREAM TURNED OUT GREAT!
We dove deep into haunting chord voicings, transformed simple triads into magical progressions, and even broke down secrets from legends like Mateus Asato and Robert Cray! 🎶

🔥 Watch the replay to learn:
✅ How to turn 3-note triads into lush, studio-quality chords.
✅ Blues solo hacks inspired by Robert Cray’s Smoking Gun.
✅ My step-by-step method for crafting pro-level textures.

Drop a comment if you’re tuning in—and let me know what you want to learn next!

#GuitarMagic #ChordVoicings #BluesSecrets

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 3

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Hey everyone! I'm going live on Thursday, March 13 at 8:15 PM PT for a full tutorial on “Cryin’” by Mateus Asato. Join me as I break down every detail of this soulful track—perfect for anyone looking to up their guitar game. Don’t miss out on the exclusive tab and backing track available on Patreon!

See you there! 🎸🔥

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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Hey legends! 🔥
This Thursday (March 6th @ 8:15 PM), I’m attempting to tackle Mateus Asato’s soulful riff in “Cryin’” within 60 minutes, LIVE – and you’re invited to join the challenge!

Here’s why you’ll want to tune in:
✅ Spot My Mistakes: Keep an eye out for any slip-ups during the breakdowns and comment your feedback – let’s learn together!
✅ Play Along & Share Progress: Try the riff live with me and post your progress in the chat. Let’s cheer each other on!
✅ Troubleshoot Together: Share any difficulties you’re having, and we’ll tackle them as a group at the end of the session.

📅 Save the Date:
When: Thursday, March 6th @ 8:15 PM

Patreon Perks:
🔥 TAB: Get tablature access within 24hrs after the stream.
🔥 Suggest Future Lessons: This lesson is a direct suggestion from one of my patrons :-)

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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Unlock the True Potential of the Major Pentatonic Scale!

Want to take your blues improv to the next level? In this upcoming live session, we’ll cover:
✅ Major pentatonic scale essentials
✅ How triads connect to the pentatonic scale
✅ The secret chord tone that adds depth, soul, and expression to your blues solos

**What’s your biggest challenge with blues improv? Let me know in the comments!**

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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🎸 Live Stream Challenge – Can I Play YOUR Hardest Riffs? 🎸

I thought I’d have some fun with the next live stream and do something different. Can I figure out and play your hardest riffs, licks, or solos on the spot? Let’s find out! 🤘

Drop your craziest, most impossible guitar parts in the chat during the stream, and I’ll do my best to learn them in real-time. Think of it as the ultimate test of my ears, fingers, and sanity! 😆

📅 Live Stream Details:
📆 Date: Thursday, February 19th
⏰ Time: 8:15 PM

🔥 Want to try these licks yourself? I’ll compile everything I play into a single tab file so you can download it right here on Patreon after the stream!

See you there! Let’s make this one wild. 🎶🔥

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

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I’ve got a LIVE STREAM coming up that you won’t want to miss!

📅 Thursday, Feb 13
⏰ 8:15 PM Pacific Time

This session is all about unlocking the connection between minor triads and the pentatonic scale—a game-changing concept that transformed my solos and improvisation. If you've ever felt stuck playing the same pentatonic shapes over and over, this approach will open up the fretboard in a whole new way!

We’ll dive into:
🎸 How minor triads naturally fit into the pentatonic scale
🎸 Using intervals and chord extensions to break out of box patterns
🎸 Practical ways to apply this for more expressive soloing

💾 The Lesson PDF is already on patreon.com/yourguitarworkshop

👉 Come hang out, ask questions, and level up your improvisation skills! Let me know in the comments—what’s your biggest challenge with soloing?

See you there! 🎶🔥

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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🎸 Live Transcription: The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie | Thursday Feb 6 | 815pm Pacific Time 🎶

I first heard “The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie” a few years ago, and it instantly grabbed me with its dark, moody vibe. I honestly thought it was an old folk blues classic, but Colter Wall’s raw, haunting style just has that timeless feel.

One of my online students is working on this song right now, and it inspired me to break it down for all of you. This Thursday at 815pm we'll all discover the raw talent of Colter Wall!

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