I get emails from people all the time that have used my online courses to build their guitars and other instruments. Here is a recent email I received. 

Hi Mr. O'Brien,
Just a few pics of my first build: cherry neck, back, and sides, Engelmann spruce top. It took me about a year of off and on work to complete. I followed your online course and I could not be happier with the way it turned out.  Thanks to you I was able to do it. I used the Bright Tone by Crystalac. Brushed it on,  used a pint of sealer and a pint of Bright Tone and I let it dry for 2 weeks, buffed it out with my homemade blue jeans buffing wheel and it is a mirror finish. Thanks for making it easy for me!  Mike
 
 

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Here is what others are saying about my courses.

Your online class is perfect! It is like being in your shop. I am a piano tuner/ re-builder, but my passion has always been for the guitar. I have been a player and teacher for a long time and have even done fret jobs, head stock repairs, etc. I love being in the shop and as a classical and jazz player, plan on going through your arch top class next. Thanks again for offering these classes. - Gary

I purchased your online Acoustic Guitar Building course and just want to say I have found it extremely valuable. - Kevin

When I got the steel string course, it was a gold mine for me because it presented everything so clearly, logically, and sequentially, all I needed to do was follow the instruction and learn by doing, which is the only way this work goes. The video presentation is just right - the focus is the task at hand, everything's clear and easily visible, and there's no distraction from the work. Also, the process is broken up into an orderly, and DIGESTABLE organization. - Peter
 

Your style and instruction is second to none. Thank you. - Bill

"Robbie has the unique ability to make you feel as though you are right there with him in his shop. In his amicable and casual yet confident style he looks straight into the camera, speaking directly to you while he shares his wealth of knowledge with a touch of good Irish humour." (Canadian spelling) - Ernest

What makes these lessons work for me is the simple fact that Robbie is a gifted educator. I spent my entire career in education and educational administration. During those 40 years I encountered many good teachers, some fair teachers, and a few horrible teachers. The great teachers numbered the fewest. They stood out in innumerable ways. But mostly they understood the difference between being an expert in their chosen field and being an expert in the communication skills necessary to communicate effectively and well. Great teachers accomplish both, and to do so in a compelling, engaging manner that empowers students rather than overwhelm them! In my opinion, Robbie is a GREAT teacher. He's obviously an expert. But he's an expert educator as well. And that makes the project engaging, fun and achievable for his students. I recommend his video courses wholeheartedly, and with my highest respect and admiration. - Paul

If you prefer one on one instruction here in my shop, I can also make that happen.  
Next year's teaching schedule is already full. Contact me to get on my waiting/cancellation list or to reserve dates for 2023.