Mary Spender

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I’m Mary Spender. I write songs, make films, and share what it’s really like trying to build a sustainable, independent life in music. Come along for the ride. "To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." LEONARD BERNSTEIN

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45.6K views - 1 week ago

Why This Double-Neck Acoustic Guitar Exists

Why This Double-Neck Acoustic Guitar Exists Mary Spender

22.4K views - 2 weeks ago

My NEW Studio Desk Upgrade is WILD!

My NEW Studio Desk Upgrade is WILD! Mary Spender

20K views - 3 weeks ago

How This Boutique Guitar ONLY Costs $1,300

How This Boutique Guitar ONLY Costs $1,300 Mary Spender

26.5K views - 3 weeks ago

The Guitar World’s Forgotten Genius?

The Guitar World’s Forgotten Genius? Mary Spender

5.8K views - 3 weeks ago

This PRS Sounds Ridiculously Good

This PRS Sounds Ridiculously Good Mary Spender

24K views - 1 month ago

The Fender Business Model For Musicians

The Fender Business Model For Musicians Mary Spender

23.6K views - 1 month ago

I Finally Met Danny Sapko | Tuesday Talks

I Finally Met Danny Sapko | Tuesday Talks Mary Spender

25K views - 1 month ago

Halfway Houses | New Original Song

Halfway Houses | New Original Song Mary Spender

16.4K views - 1 month ago

Why My iPhone is Black and White

Why My iPhone is Black and White Mary Spender

35.4K views - 1 month ago

The First Week of Pre-Orders | How To Make $100,000 From Music

The First Week of Pre-Orders | How To Make $100,000 From Music Mary Spender

23.7K views - 1 month ago

Weekend Warriors with Scott Bonneau | Tuesday Talks

Weekend Warriors with Scott Bonneau | Tuesday Talks Mary Spender

16.7K views - 1 month ago

Why This PRS Is My Favourite Guitar Right Now

Why This PRS Is My Favourite Guitar Right Now Mary Spender

44.4K views - 1 month ago

Can Live Music Actually Survive?

Can Live Music Actually Survive? Mary Spender

76.4K views - 1 month ago

I Don't Have It Figured Out

I Don't Have It Figured Out Mary Spender

19K views - 1 month ago

Why MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE by The Police is Perfect

Why MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE by The Police is Perfect Mary Spender

29.8K views - 1 month ago

My Goals for 2026 | How To Make $100,000 From Music

My Goals for 2026 | How To Make $100,000 From Music Mary Spender

49.9K views - 1 month ago

Where Music Will Live Forever.

Where Music Will Live Forever. Mary Spender

20.8K views - 1 month ago

Why Your Acoustic Guitar Sucks (Pro Advice)

Why Your Acoustic Guitar Sucks (Pro Advice) Mary Spender

103K views - 2 months ago

I'm Leaving Spotify

I'm Leaving Spotify Mary Spender

227.1K views - 3 months ago

Kurt Cobain’s $6 Million Guitar

Kurt Cobain’s $6 Million Guitar Mary Spender

28.5K views - 3 months ago

This Time is Too Fragile

This Time is Too Fragile Mary Spender

27.7K views - 3 months ago

This Crazy Thing Happened...

This Crazy Thing Happened... Mary Spender

43.5K views - 3 months ago

We Need To Talk About Apple.

We Need To Talk About Apple. Mary Spender

42.2K views - 5 months ago

This Simple Trick Transforms Chords

This Simple Trick Transforms Chords Mary Spender

18K views - 5 months ago

The Future of This Channel

The Future of This Channel Mary Spender

204.4K views - 5 months ago

Love or Hate Taylor Swift, You Can’t Ignore This

Love or Hate Taylor Swift, You Can’t Ignore This Mary Spender

74.8K views - 6 months ago

The Most Beautiful Telecaster in the World

The Most Beautiful Telecaster in the World Mary Spender

124.8K views - 6 months ago

What if MTV Never Existed?

What if MTV Never Existed? Mary Spender

13.2K views - 6 months ago

Wake Up To You (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

Wake Up To You (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

176.8K views - 6 months ago

I'm Scared To Be This Honest

I'm Scared To Be This Honest Mary Spender

114.3K views - 7 months ago

Church Bell (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

Church Bell (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

32.8K views - 7 months ago

How Fleetwood Mac Ruined Their Career… Almost

How Fleetwood Mac Ruined Their Career… Almost Mary Spender

15.3K views - 7 months ago

The Guitarist Behind David Bowie’s Greatest Tracks – The Earl Slick Interview

The Guitarist Behind David Bowie’s Greatest Tracks – The Earl Slick Interview Mary Spender

65K views - 7 months ago

The Outfield - Your Love [Cover by Mary Spender and Tom White]

The Outfield - Your Love [Cover by Mary Spender and Tom White] Mary Spender

62.9K views - 8 months ago

My Painful Relationship with the Viola

My Painful Relationship with the Viola Mary Spender

38K views - 8 months ago

CDs are back. Here's why.

CDs are back. Here's why. Mary Spender

198.6K views - 8 months ago

The Government is Betraying Musicians

The Government is Betraying Musicians Mary Spender

89.9K views - 8 months ago

Why SULTANS OF SWING by Dire Straits is Perfect

Why SULTANS OF SWING by Dire Straits is Perfect Mary Spender

561.8K views - 8 months ago

What Happens When I Walk Into A Guitar Store?

What Happens When I Walk Into A Guitar Store? Mary Spender

74.6K views - 8 months ago

The Story Behind 'Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms'

The Story Behind 'Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms' Mary Spender

249.2K views - 8 months ago

The Spotify Vampires Are Killing Music

The Spotify Vampires Are Killing Music Mary Spender

121.5K views - 9 months ago

The Birth of Music Piracy

The Birth of Music Piracy Mary Spender

27.2K views - 9 months ago

Make Me An Offer (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

Make Me An Offer (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

130.1K views - 9 months ago

Billy Strings - Know It All (Cover by Mary Spender)

Billy Strings - Know It All (Cover by Mary Spender) Mary Spender

21.9K views - 9 months ago

I Met Dire Straits Legend: John Illsley

I Met Dire Straits Legend: John Illsley Mary Spender

203.3K views - 9 months ago

Inside My New Creative Space

Inside My New Creative Space Mary Spender

20.1K views - 9 months ago

I Can't Pretend

I Can't Pretend Mary Spender

37.5K views - 9 months ago

Dua Lipa - Pretty Please | Cover by the Mary Spender Trio

Dua Lipa - Pretty Please | Cover by the Mary Spender Trio Mary Spender

52.4K views - 10 months ago

Traveling with Instruments Sucks

Traveling with Instruments Sucks Mary Spender

40K views - 10 months ago

Do You Want To Play? (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

Do You Want To Play? (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

497.4K views - 10 months ago

I Bought My First Gibson Guitar (Second Hand)

I Bought My First Gibson Guitar (Second Hand) Mary Spender

76.3K views - 10 months ago

Otis Redding - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay (Cover by Mary Spender)

Otis Redding - Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay (Cover by Mary Spender) Mary Spender

47.5K views - 10 months ago

What's in my Camera Bag? A Gear Breakdown

What's in my Camera Bag? A Gear Breakdown Mary Spender

17K views - 11 months ago

One Kept Secret (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

One Kept Secret (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

107.8K views - 11 months ago

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop (Cover by Mary Spender)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop (Cover by Mary Spender) Mary Spender

116.4K views - 11 months ago

This Truly Breaks My Heart

This Truly Breaks My Heart Mary Spender

88.8K views - 11 months ago

I Lost My Way Mary Spender

118.3K views - 1 year ago

What Happened At The NAMM Show?

What Happened At The NAMM Show? Mary Spender

77.4K views - 1 year ago

Getaway Sun (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender

Getaway Sun (Official Music Video) | Mary Spender Mary Spender

22.6K views - 1 year ago