It’s almost Friday so this post is going to be a little less education-heavy than usual. Let’s treat our ears with this list of 19 brilliant musicians from YouTube.
Just to clarify, not everyone on this list is a guitar player, but they are all extremely talented people who, not without a reason, gained much popularity on YouTube.
In random order:
1. pbpproductions
http://www.youtube.com/user/pbpproductions
Mike is one extraordinary “A Capella” guy. Why? Simply because he creates his own bizarre and remarkable kind of music. Straight from the music accompaniment down to the vocals and voice blending, all from his mouth. So sit back, relax and have fun watching!
Featured video: Dynamite – Taio Cruz – A Cappella Cover – Just Voice and Mouth – Mike Tompkins
2. boyceavenue
http://www.youtube.com/user/boyceavenue
Not your ordinary typical boy band here. They are brothers Alejandro, Daniel and Fabian. They play different instruments creating new renditions from some of the new pop songs released by famous artists. Some versions are way cooler than the originals. They are more for acoustic and easy-listening kind of music. Just chill and watch.
Featured video: Black Eyed Peas – Just Can’t Get Enough (Boyce Avenue cover)
3. TylerWardMusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/TylerWardMusic
Tyler usually covers songs by famous bands and artists where he adds his own “unplugged” style.
Featured video: Love The Way You Lie (Tyler Ward Acoustic Cover) – Eminem (ft. Rihanna) – Music Video
4. DeStorm
http://www.youtube.com/user/DeStorm
He’s just hilariously talented! He sings, he raps and he talks entertainingly. And he takes challenges. So if you just happen to have a ridiculous idea for a song don’t hesitate and shoot him a message.
Featured video: Michael Jackson – They Don’t Care About Us – BeatBox
5. guitarjosie
http://www.youtube.com/user/guitarjosie
You shouldn’t be reading this first. Instead it’s better if you just listen to her sing. It’s hard to imagine that 11 year olds are so talented these days. She plays mostly pop or blues but with some acoustic feel.
Featured video: Rolling in the Deep, Adele (Cover by Josie)
6. KurtHugoSchneider
http://www.youtube.com/user/KurtHugoSchneider
Kurt started this YouTube channel with Sam as collaboration to their musical talent and skills. Kurt makes the musical arrangement, production and film-making while Sam usually does the vocals, aside from other friends who are willing to perform with them.
Featured video: Michael Jackson Medley
7. rojuanearagon
http://www.youtube.com/user/rojuanearagon
Here’s a 10 year old girl named Maria Aragon who just happens to be famous on YouTube thanks to Lady Gaga.
Featured video: Maria Aragon – Born This Way (Cover) by Lady Gaga
8. gootmusic
http://www.youtube.com/user/gootmusic
This is your one man band! Music and vocal production are all on him. Alex plays and covers some famous pop tunes.
Featured video: “Firework” – Katy Perry (Alex Goot + Tyler Ward)
9. thedawsoneffect
http://www.youtube.com/user/thedawsoneffect
Drew has a truly powerful voice. I encourage you to check out her versions of songs by Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga.
Featured video: Super Woman- Alicia Keys (Drew Dawson Cover)
10. hiphoprinrox
http://www.youtube.com/user/hiphoprinrox
Erin and Roxanne are two gorgeous and extremely talented girls. They perform pop and R&B songs where they usually add some twist on vocals. What’s interesting, they sing in their bathroom or something.
Featured video: Beyonce – “Halo” (COVER)
11. megannicolesite
http://www.youtube.com/user/megannicolesite
17 year old Megan Nicole is a pop singer and songwriter. Her distinct and adorable voice can surely capture your heart as she sings with utmost grace and charm.
Featured video: The Lazy Song-Bruno Mars (cover) Megan Nicole
12. iann72
http://www.youtube.com/user/iann72
Iann has a number of pop covers that are just stunning, both in terms of vocals and performance. Despite shooting videos in his apartment the sound quality is at a very high level.
Featured video: Halleluja (Iann cover new Version)
13. blairperkinstv
http://www.youtube.com/user/blairperkinstv
Blair loves to do covers from different famous artists, no matter male or female. He has an interesting voice worth checking out.
Featured video: Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce – Telephone (Blair Perkins)
14. ahmirTV
http://www.youtube.com/user/ahmirTV
A group of guys performing various pop covers. Unique style highly focusing on vocals. Plus, their videos are of great visual quality as well.
Featured video: Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (AHMIR cover) Music Video
15. lisalavie1
http://www.youtube.com/user/lisalavie1
Lisa is one very talented woman with tremendous voice. Among other things she performs songs originally created by artists like Jessie Jay, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Michael Jackson.
Featured video: Beyonce – Halo (Lisa Lavie)
16. jwcfree
http://www.youtube.com/user/jwcfree
Sungha Jung is a guitar child prodigy who became famous through YouTube. He mesmerized his audience way back in 2007 where he played excellent songs and musical pieces using an acoustic guitar. He can actually play different genres from pop, jazz, blues and many other complex pieces.
Featured video: Pirates Of The Caribbean – Sungha Jung
17. Iggypres
http://www.youtube.com/user/Iggypres
Igor Presnyakov is a versatile guitarist who plays different kinds of music. His acoustic arrangements of famous pop hits are simply perfect.
Featured video: Beat It – Igor Presnyakov
18. andymckee
http://www.youtube.com/user/andymckee
Andy is one extraordinary guitarists. He plays acoustic guitar using his unique style of altered tunings, percussive hits and his fascinating tapping ability.
Featured video: Andy McKee performing “Hunter’s Moon” (international version)
19. funtwoHimself
http://www.youtube.com/user/funtwoHimself
Funtwo’s became famous after publishing his Canon Rock cover, where he presents his incredible electric guitar playing skills. Really worth taking a look at.
Featured video: funtwo – Canon (Cover.): Highest quality video in the World
Is there someone else you’d like to see on this list? Feel free to shoot me a comment.
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