Ernesto Mercado Free intro lesson

Online guitar lessons, from your first chords to jazz.

Live, one-on-one lessons in English or Spanish. I build every plan around your level and the music you want to play.

Book a free 20-minute intro lesson
  • 20+ years teaching
  • Beginners to advanced
  • No contract
  • Evening times for Canada and the US
Ernesto Mercado, guitar teacher, holding his guitar in front of a painted wall in Guadalajara

What my students say

Reviews from my students on Superprof.

"I highly recommend Ernesto to anyone who wants to become a better guitarist. He is patient, inspiring, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping his students succeed. Be ready to improve quickly under his guidance."

Paul

"Ernesto is the instructor you're looking for! Knowledgeable, patient, and a great communicator. You're in good hands with him!"

Patrick

"Ernesto is the best teacher I've ever had. Highly recommend. He is patient and knowledgeable."

Will

Guitar lessons for every level

You start where you are. I don't use a fixed course: each plan follows your goals.

Beginner

Starting out

First chords, rhythm and clean changes, with songs you already know.

Beginner to intermediate

Playing your songs

Rock, pop, blues, bossa or ballads. Strumming, fingerpicking and reading chord charts.

Intermediate

Improvising

Choosing notes that fit each chord, so your solos follow the harmony instead of floating over it.

Advanced

Jazz guitar and harmony

Hearing the changes, voicings that connect, comping and chord melody. My specialty.

Why live lessons

  • Someone hears you play. Apps and videos can't tell you why a chord buzzes or why a solo sounds lost.
  • A plan, not a playlist. Each lesson builds on the last one, toward the songs you want.
  • A working musician. I play jazz, funk and Latin music on stage and in the studio.

How it works

Free intro lesson

20 minutes to hear you play and talk about your goals.

Your plan

I put together a plan around real songs, at your level.

Weekly lessons

60 minutes, live by video call, at a time that fits your time zone.

Prices

1 lesson, 60 min

US$35 · CA$45

Pay per lesson.

5 lessons, 60 min each

US$155 · CA$200

About 11% less per lesson.

The intro lesson is free. No contract and no subscription. You pay by card or Wise, only if you decide to continue.

Opening soon

Bolero, requinto and son guitar lessons online

Learn Latin guitar from the people who play it: working musicians from Mexico, teaching live in English.

Requinto lines, bolero accompaniment and son rhythms. It's hard to find a teacher for this music outside Latin America. I'm putting the first group of teachers together.

Join the waitlist: no payment, no commitment. One email when spots open.

About me

I'm a guitarist, producer and composer from Guadalajara, Mexico. I've been teaching guitar for over 20 years, at every level.

I play jazz, funk and pop as a guitarist and music director, I lead my own jazz group, EMQ, and I run my recording studio, Nau Music Lab.

Lessons in English or Spanish

If you're learning Spanish too, we can mix both.

Questions

Do I need any experience?

No. I teach beginners who have never played, and players who want to improvise over jazz changes.

What do I need for an online lesson?

Your guitar, a laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, and a stable internet connection. Headphones help but are not required.

What time are the lessons?

When you book, the calendar shows my real availability in your own time zone. I'm in Guadalajara, Mexico, so evenings in Canada and the US work well.

Are the lessons in English?

Yes. I teach in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.

How do I pay?

By card or with Wise, after the free intro lesson and only if you decide to continue.

Is there a contract or subscription?

No. You pay per lesson, or for a pack of five if you want a lower price per lesson.

Do you teach bolero and requinto guitar?

Lessons in bolero, requinto and son with Mexican musicians are opening soon. Join the waitlist.

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