Luthier Classes

I spent the first two decades of my career at a luthier school where I had the opportunity to study both how guitars work and how to teach those principles effectively.

I now am happy to offer individual and group classes taught via zoom.

I specialize in acoustic guitar voicing using scientific principles. My standard classes teach my method of voicing that uses measurement techniques and calculations to ensure consistency in a guitar build. I also offer Luthier coaching and mentoring for those who need more general guidance.

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Selecting Top Wood for Acoustic Guitars

In this class you learn about material properties, how to measure them, and what they mean when selecting a top. Included in the class is my custom wood calculation spreadsheet. I will teach you how to use the spreadsheet to do the calculations so you can measure and rate your own tops. Finally, the calculator can give you a final thickness target that will ensure your tops are always the right thickness for your build style.

$350

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Acoustic Guitar Voicing and Modal Tuning

In this class you will learn the factors in controlling the sound of your acoustic guitar and how to measure them.

The acoustic guitar is incredibly complex, yet fundamentally simple. In this class I focus on learning the fundamentals of voicing so that a builder can learn to make the right choices in their builds.

We will learn what the modes of the acoustic guitar are and how we can measure them. We will discuss the strategies that can be used to tune the modes in the build so that each instrument comes out the way we hope.

This class is rooted in scientific measurement with the belief that if it's real, we can measure it. No magic techniques.

cost: $350

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Customized Mentorship

I offer this class as an open ended option for people who need help but there isn't a particular area of need greater than an other. I can work with you remotely on development of techniques and areas of improvement. Classes can be customized to the individual.

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Luthier Classes

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