I love receiving pictures and comments from students that have used my online courses from the Lutherie Academy to build their instruments. Here is an email I received recently from a student.
Robbie,
"I put the strings on my second guitar build today —12 fret classical with Spanish Heel. I followed your on-line Classical Guitar course and added some ideas from Jay Lichty’s Advanced Ukulele course(side sound port design and bound fingerboard).
The sides and back are Pau Ferro and the top is Engelmann Spruce, bindings are Ebony as well as the headstock top and bottom laminates.
Both courses have great detailed step by step instructions. Thanks again for these wonderful resources."
Ken Baber
 
 
This was only his second build folks! This could be you. It has never been easier to learn the art of lutherie. Check out all the online courses available at the Lutherie Academy.
Here is what others are saying about the courses Ken used to build his guitar.
"When Robbie began spreading the word that a ukulele course featuring Jay Lichty was in the works, I got in line to purchase the series. I have had no regrets. There is excellent camaraderie between him and Robbie from off-camera. The videos are fun! I was already a maker of guitars and ukuleles before I bought this course. I am a better builder now." - John Calkin in American Lutherie Magazine
Jay doesn't hold back in this course as he shows you all the tips and tricks he uses to build his world class ukuleles that are sold all over the world. You will learn how to do a zero fret, soundport, arm bevel, cutaway, slotted and bound headstock, bound fretboard, mitered purflings and even how to install a pickup! This course shows how to add all the bells and whistles to your instrument. In the finishing chapter, which can be purchased separately, he shows how to apply a water based finish and level and buff to a high gloss.
There is something for everyone in this new course , even if you do not build ukuleles you can apply the information to other instruments. Below is a promo video of the course.
"I purchased your online courses for classical and steel string guitars. In my opinion these are the best guitar-building instructional materials (video or written) available anywhere. Every step is explained and demonstrated in intricate detail. Your teaching style has a way of reducing stress and making the entire process an enjoyable journey, and the end result is a really great guitar!" - Jim
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If you are interested in learning to build guitars or just want
to see how I build my guitars then schedule a class with me.
If you are in need of a concert quality classical or steel string
guitar then let me know as I would love to build a guitar for you.
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