Friday, December 15, 2017

This is my last video of 2017! Merry Christmas to all of my friends and followers here on Facebook! Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and the coming new year!




Tuesday, December 12, 2017

My latest video about eliminating acoustic guitar feedback! 


Friday, December 8, 2017

Here is my latest Christmas vocal and guitar cover! Guitarists pick up your free Christmas gift today fro my website, link is in the video description! Happy build up to Christmas everyone! Let it snow...

Friday, December 1, 2017

So here it is!! My first CHRISTMAS video of the season with a SPECIAL GUEST! Watch until the end for BLOOPERS!  
Happy build up to Christmas everyone!  ðŸŒ²


Tuesday, November 28, 2017

In this brand new video I open up my Stratocaster and show how to do a quick maintenance check. This video is for anyone who hasn't done this before to demonstrate how easy this is to do by yourself!


Friday, November 24, 2017

Mark Knopfler fans? Here is 'The Long Road' cover I have just released! Enjoy!

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Ever wondered how a guitar or amp potentiometer works, or how to fix them when they become noisy? In this short video I will show you how to easily eliminate this problem!


Friday, November 10, 2017


This one is for all you 'Doctor Who' fans out there! I particularly enjoyed playing this one and the video was fun to make. 

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Ever had that annoying problem with your tremolo arm always falling down and never staying where you want it to? In this video I'll show you how you can easily fix this and it will only cost you a couple of bucks! 
Once you have done this you can play without ever having to worry about where the whammy bar is as it will stay exactly in the position you left it so you can instantly grab it and use it, without having to lose time feeling around for it during a performance. 



Friday, November 3, 2017

This song originally of 'The Beatles' must be one of my favourites to play in the 'Hank Marvin' style! 
The arrangement of this guitar solo is really something special! Don't forget that I have tablature for this available on my website, I also have my new scrolling tab videos which are a great learning tool for anyone wishing to progress by themselves. I also do private Skype lessons, anyone wishing to make a booking please fill out an application form on my website! 

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Check out my new 'Scrolling Tab' videos! 
These are ideal for learning to play guitar by yourself! 



Friday, October 27, 2017


My Scrolling Tablature Tutorial Videos Are Now Available! 

What are these videos exactly? 

These brand new scrolling tablature videos are the quickest and best way to learn to play guitar on-line!

A collection of my best work will be released exclusively on YouTube. Only you and others who have purchased this will have access.

The videos can be re-watched as many times as you desire and will always be available to you.

These videos have on-screen scrolling tablature synchronised with my playing.

Not only do you get to see close up exactly how to play the songs, but you can instantly relate what I am playing to the tabs!

Another great benefit of buying access to these videos is that you get no advertisements disturbing your practice time. You can learn quickly and completely uninterrupted!

HOW IT WORKS:

After payment I will see the order and add your email address privately to this video (within a few hours) so that you will be permitted to watch at your leisure.
I
 will send you a video link to your email account as soon as I have
That's all there is to it!

Remember that you can always slow my videos down using the cog icon on the you-tube video manager. Click here to learn how to do that!




Here's my new cover of a song that was written and recorded by Johnny Smith the Jazz guitar player in 1954, Chet Atkins made a cover in 1956, The Ventures in 1960, and the Shadows in 1977! 
This is 'Walk Don't Run', enjoy! 


Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Ever wondered how musicians cover up their mistakes so well? In this video I will discuss how to recover from a mistake during a live concert without your audience even knowing about it!



Friday, October 20, 2017


Learn how to play 'The Young Ones' with my latest guitar lesson!



Friday, October 6, 2017

Would you like to learn one of the easiest yet most beautiful of all The Shadow's tunes? 
Now with my free YouTube tutorial video you can! Just click the video below, plug in your guitar and get started! Every Tuesday and Friday I release new videos, subscribe now to be notified of my latest work! 

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

In this guitar lesson teach how to play a basic fingerpicking pattern. This technique is used in many folk and Country tunes. Paul Simon used this pattern to play 'The Boxer'. To book a online Skype lesson with me and learn the whole song please email me at: mercermusic(at)hotmail.it



Friday, September 29, 2017

Theme For Young Lovers! This is my latest Shadows instrumental cover video! Enjoy! 


So here it is, my first business T-Shirt arrived today! These will be available soon on my website! 
http://www.kenmercermusic.com



Friday, September 22, 2017

If you ever wanted to play 'Cavatina' (Theme From The Deerhunter' I now have a tutorial video. 

Have a great weekend my friends!



Friday, September 15, 2017

Theme From The Deerhunter - Cavatina! Have a great weekend friends!



Friday, September 8, 2017

Finally It's Friday! 

This week I will teach you how to play The Shadows tune Shindig!


 Have a brilliant weekend my friends!


Friday, September 1, 2017

Finally It's Friday!

This week I present to you a cover of the Hank Marvin & The Shadows tune 'Shindig'!
If you enjoy watching his video don't forget to subscribe to my channel or give my video a thumbs up.  Look out for my next 'Finally It's Friday' video where I will teach you how to play this song. Also check out my new videos series the 'Two Minute Tuesdays'! 


Tuesday, August 29, 2017


Hi everyone, today I released the first video in my 'Two Minute Tuesday' series where I talk about how I get my guitar to sound like Hank Marvin's 'Wonderful Land'. Every Tuesday from now on I will upload a very short video with info and ideas about music gear, guitars and playing hints and tips. 
Subscribe now to be notified of my latest uploads.
Remember that some tabs can be found on my website along with other interesting downloads and links. 





Thursday, August 24, 2017


Hello my friends, I have been getting many requests lately about what I do to get my guitar to sound like Hank Marvin's. Initially I wrote a few emails to some of you explaining some of the techniques I use, but I thought I would do something a little better than that. Today I have made a 20 minute long video where I go in to detail about the gear I use and the process of how I create my  Hank Marvin vintage tone from scratch. I haven't yet decided when I will release it but it will be very soon so keep an eye on my blogs and YouTube channel! Remember that if you subscribe to my channel and activate the notifications bell, you will receive an immediate email when this video or any other video I make is published. I would like to engage with you all and answer any questions you may have. Leave your feedback, comments or suggestions on my channel discussion page or in the comments section under my relevant videos. I will be happy to help you in any way I can. Alternatively you can contact me via email regarding products, online guitar lessons, and other general enquiries : mercermusic(at)hotmail.it. 

Check out my website as I have also uploaded some new guitar tabs and Cd's. 

I hope to hear from some of you soon! 


Friday, August 18, 2017

Here is my Friday cover of Telstar! Wishing you all a great weekend, look out for my tutorial next week!





Friday, August 4, 2017

It's FRIDAY again, here is this weeks cover...Kon Tiki! 
Look out for the tutorial next week! 



Friday, July 28, 2017

Wednesday, July 26, 2017


I'm very proud to announce that my brand new website is finished, click the link below to check it out! 
There are some nice new features, free guitar tabs, CD's and more!

New Website!! 
http://www.kenmercermusic.com

Sunday, July 23, 2017


Scheduled for release this Friday 28th July, a brand new Shadows guitar tutorial! 
Subscribe now to not miss it! 


Friday, July 21, 2017

Monday, July 17, 2017


Scheduled for release on Friday 21st July, my brand new Shadows Cover video! 
Subscribe to my channel to not miss out! 




Friday, July 14, 2017

It's Friday!!! 
As promised, here is my new guitar tutorial video with free tablature
Remember to subscribe to my channel to receive a new video each week! 
Connect with me here also by liking my page!
Wishing all of you a great weekend! 
See you next Friday with a brand new cover video!