It is understandable if someone who has been crafting musical instruments their whole life is outraged by anyone who had just build his first kit guitar and calls himself a Luthier. There is much more information on schools and places for apprenticeship in the “Is there a school for Lutherie near you?” list, at the bottom of the page. Every 1/16” in thickness, the amount of glue and layer of lacquer is significant. How long does it take to become a Luthier? ‘The Electric Luthier’ is concept, not a title, and if offends anyone’ I do apologize. Luthiers do not make Pianos and Harps. I try and keep this list updated, feel free to send a mail  schools@the electricluthier.com  if there are additional schools or if there are any errors in the information provided. Strictly academic, the programs for “Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair Degree” in the USA, span from two to four years. Louis, MO www.radicic-guitar-zither.com, Everett GuitarsDecatur, GA www.everettguitars.com/, Finocchio GuitarworksEaston, PA www.finocchioguitar.com, Fretted Strings Lutherie SchoolDavis, CA www.frettedstrings.com, www.galloupguitars.comGeiger School of LutherieCarmel, CA www.geigerguitars.com, The Guitar Services WorkshopNashville, TN www.guitarservices.com, Harry Fleishman’s Luthiers School InternationalSebastapol, CA www.fleishmaninstruments.com, Hawkins GuitarVirginia Beach, VA 757-818-8370www.hawkinsguitar.com, Haight GuitarsScottsdale, AZhaightguitars.com, J.S. Bogdanovich GuitarsSwannanoa, NC 28778www.jsbguitars.com, James CondinoAsheville, North Carolinacondino.com, Jason Wolverton School of LutherieLaguna Beach, CAwww.jasonwolverton.com/index.php?/instruction/-learn-the-art-of-lutherie/, Jeffrey Elliott and Cyndy BurtonPortland, ORelliottguitars.com, Leeds Guitarmakers’ SchoolNorthhampton, MA www.leedsguitar.com, La Gitana InstrumentsGroton, MAthomasknatt.com, Lichty GuitarsTryon, NC www.lichtyguitars.com/, MI Guitar Craft Academy NashvilleNashville, TNnashville.mi.edu, Midwest Guitar SchoolSt. Strictly academic, the programs for “Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair Degree” in the USA, span from two to four years. This site is owned and operated by Yoav Binyamini. ", apparently the answer is a year, although it probably helps to get the right book to start. There are two main type of stringed instruments, Plucked or strummed and Bowed (although some of the bowed instruments can be plucked as well). The shape, the type of woods, the thickness, the support all have a great affect on the final instrument. And there are plenty of courses and apprenticeships that in a wide range of lengths. To some, a mere formality, a sensitive subject for others. This is why it remains one of the few woodworking skills that is still best learned through an apprenticeship, or if you have time and tools you can learn on your own but without the close eye of a master builder. I was left to teach myself for the majority of my career, though I was blessed by the guidance and help of several luthiers whom I deeply respect and consider my dear friends to this day. For many luthiers, it may take months or even years to build one instrument. Today there are plenty of small schools and programs and even some larger institutions and colleges offering a “Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair” degree or certificate. A large part of guitar building involves woodworking and carpentry skills. Louis, MO 63118www.midwestguitar.com, Musicians InstituteHollywood, CA www.mi.edu, Nazareth Guitar InstituteNazareth, PA www.americanarchtop.com, North Bennet Street SchoolBoston, MA www.nbss.edu, O’Brien GuitarsParker, CO www.obrienguitars.com, Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA www.orangecoastcollege.edu, Planet BluegrassMain, Lyons, CObluegrass.com, Red Rocks Community College School of Fine Woodworking and LutherieLakewood, CO www.rrcc.edu/finewood/finewoodpdf/Finewoodworking/guitar.html, Ribbecke GuitarsHealdsburg, CA www.ribbecke.com, Roberto Venn School of LuthieryPhoenix, AZ www.roberto-venn.com, Rock ‘n’ Roll Guitar Building SchoolNapa, CArobertleeguitars.com/robert-lees-rock-n-roll-guitar-building-school/, Siminoff Luthierie CampAtascadero, CA www.siminoff.net/luthierie_camp/, SF GuitarworksSan Francisco, CAsfguitarworks.com, Sound Guitar WorkshopSeattle, WAwww.soundguitarworkshop.com, Southeast Technical CollegeRed Wing, MNwww.redwingmusicrepair.org, Spencer AcousticsGarland, TXspenceracoustics.com, Thomas DoyleWantage, NJ www.tomdoyleguitars.com, Utah School of Guitar MakingDirector & Luthier: Justin Lesliewww.facebook.com/utahschoolofguitarmakingUSGMguitars@gmail.com, Vermont Instruments School of LutheriePost Mills, VT www.vermontinstruments.com, Violin Making School of AmericaSalt Lake City, Utah www.vmsa.net, Wells School of LutherieDaytona Beach, FLwellsguitars.com, William CumpianoEasthampton, MAcumpiano.com, Whetstone School of LutherieBrattleboro, VTwww.whetstoneschool.com/, Woodcraft of Houston SouthwestHouston, TX www.woodcraft.com/, Burghardt Luthiery, Géza BurghardtVancouver, BCgezaburghardt.com, The Canadian School of LutherieToronto, ONwww.canadianschooloflutherie.com, Dragonfly GuitarsGibsons, BC www.dragonflyguitars.com/wp/, Ecole Nationale de LutherieQuebec City, Qcmetierdart.com, Fret Works Guitar Repair SchoolCalgary, ABwww.fretwork.com, Geary Guitar WorksToronto, ON 416-579-4880www.gearyguitarworks.com/, Guitarwood Luthery SchoolHamilton, Ontarioguitarwood.ca/content/, Hamm-tone Guitars & School of LutherieWinnipeg, Manitobawww.jeremyhamm.ca, Loucin Guitar Co.Oakville, ONwww.buildaguitar.ca, Pembina Valley LuthiersLa Riviere, Manitobajeremyhamm.ca, Robert Anderson GuitarsVictoria BC, Canadarobertandersonguitars.com, Summit School of Guitar Building and RepairQualicum, BCwww.luthiers-international.com, Timeless InstrumentsTugaske, SKwww.timelessinstruments.com, Webber GuitarsNorth Vancouver, BCwebberguitars.com, William Okos MusicLaughing Tree GuitarsSummerland, BCwww.williamokosmusic.com, European Technological Institution for Music Professionals (ITEMM)Franceitemm.fr/formations/en/, Which Glues are Right for Electric Guitar Building and Repair. The practical advantages as far as speed, accuracy and mostly consistency for any type of production is undeniable. TheElectricLuthier.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Being an occupation that dates back to the middle ages, as with many other professions, apprenticeship used to be the most common way to learn a trade. There is a popular theory that it takes 10,000 hours to become a master at any craft. Are there no mediocre Luthiers (like there are in any other craft and profession)? If anything, I would say ‘I dabble in Lutherie’. Is it the number of years or instruments? right? A slight change of angle, a smoother neck and mirror like frets would make the difference between a great guitar to an OK guitar. Having said that there is still a lot of manual work that still needs to go into an instrument to give it that final touch. On the other hand no credentials are needed, there is no graduation, certification or exam to indicate it. Unlike your basic carpentry , where... Angled Vs. Flat Headstock, Which to Build? Personal disclaimer: The writer of this post is not a professional Luthier. That is what separates boutique and Custom Shops from your ‘Standards’.However, there are still ‘purists’ who claim and practice Lutherie ‘old school’ and prefer (mostly or exclusively) manual tools and techniques. One would learn from the Master Luthier for a few years and would either inherit to shop or open his own. By definition a Luthier is someone who builds and repairs stringed instruments such as violins and guitars. A Luthier is a maker and repairer of stringed instruments. It gives a nice break angle to the strings and puts pressure on the nut. And there are plenty of courses and apprenticeships that in a wide range of lengths. Stringed instruments and guitars, have traditionally been built with an angled headstock. Then there are the acoustics. Is it the quality of work, the fine tuning of the instrument. Jump to the full list at the bottom of the page.

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