Video Finds: Young Jason Kertson Performs “Drifting” on Two Guitars at Once
Here’s something fun.
Jason Kertson does an amazing job of performing on acoustic guitar — with a twist.
He’s playing two guitars at once!
In this video, Kertson taps out the rhythmic and melodic parts for Andy McKee's "Drifting" from the album Art of Motion.
He uses two guitars during the song, one for the bass notes and percussion and the other for the lead.
Kertson started posting videos at age 12. Now 16, he has posted several YouTube covers and writes and performs original music as well.
Check out this awesome video below. Find out more at jasonkertson.com.
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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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