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If you want above average results, you need an above average teacher. Bryan is that and more.”
Chris Griffiths,
President and CEO,
Garrison Guitars
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The Masters Course expands your training to an advanced level. It’s 24 weeks of full-time training and guitarmaking here in our school, plus the chance to observe the workings of our active guitar repair, building and restoration business. Your hands-on education includes creating four quality guitars yourself, plus more: we’ll introduce you to the real world of making a living in lutherie. Establishing a business plan, choosing tools, designing your own shop, and working with suppliers are all part of this curriculum.
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Term 1 WEEKS 1-8: Repairs, building a flattop, building an electric |
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Term 2 WEEKS 9-16: Tooling, guitar design, building a classical |
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Term 3 WEEKS 17-24: Business plan, shop layout, archtop building |
The three 8-week terms are challenging and hard work, but your skills will really grow. Some techniques will come naturally for you, while others are harder. For the difficult processes we’ll stop and take extra time, repeating and reworking a step until you’re comfortable with that procedure before moving on to the next step. We encourage you to criticize your own work and set your goals high. You’ll be amazed at what you can do.
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School of Lutherie
