The Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery offers several programs for those interested in learning guitar-making at its campus in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has graduated more than 1,200 students since 1975. It offers two programs in luthiery. The guitar-making and repair course covers the fundamentals required to produce guitars. Classes take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday for five months. A tool use and maintenance seminar teaches students about hand and power tools used in making guitars over three days.
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
4011 South 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-243-1179
roberto-venn.com
The American School of Lutherie in Portland, Oregon offers a variety of complementary courses designed to educate skilled luthiers in the art of guitar-making. The program centers around five-day seminars and two-week courses in contemporary guitar design and hands-on guitar construction. For those already building guitars, the school offers classes in producing in a small shop and advanced guitar design.
American School of Lutherie
2745 Southwest Scenic Drive
Portland, OR 97225
503-292-2385
americanschooloflutherie.com
The Chicago School of Guitar Making is Chicago's only school of luthiery. The school offers four classes in guitar repair, including fret work, the setup of guitars and basses, guitar and bass electronics and advanced guitar repair. Two classes instruct students in how to design and craft guitars--guitar design and theory and the constructive techniques workshop. The school also offers weekend workshops as well as a workshop in inlaying and engraving for guitar makers.
Chicago School of Guitar Making
1240 North Homan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60651
773-489-4830
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Atlanta Guitar Works School of Building and Repair offers students the opportunity to learn how to make and repair both electric and acoustic guitars. Both courses require 150 classroom hours to complete, which takes six weeks of working six days per week. Students learn how to make guitars with both a bolt-on neck and guitars made out of a single piece of solid wood. Repair courses take place during the morning hours, while building courses take place in the evening. Atlanta Guitar Works is a fully functioning guitar production and repair shop, so students will have access to a complete guitar shop throughout their studies.
Atlanta Guitar Works School of Building and Repair
4071 Wash Lee Court
Lilburn, GA 30047
404-245-4527
atlantaguitarworks.com