We'll start by connecting to a sample database and running basic SQL queries to retrieve data from tables.

MySQL Workbench:
1. Download and install MySQL Workbench from the official website if you haven't already.

2. Launch MySQL Workbench.

3. If you don't have a sample database, you can create one or download a pre-existing sample database. 

4. Once connected, navigate to the "Schema" tab to view the available databases.

5. Right-click on the desired database and select "Query Window" to open a new SQL query window.
Write your SQL query (e.g., SELECT * FROM tablename) in the query window and click the "Execute" button to run the query.

If anyone is having trouble following these steps, let me know. I'll either write a detailed post or make a video.