Charles Fox is the dean of educators in the field of guitar making. In over thirty years he has introduced hundreds of people to this craft and he counts many of today's successful luthiers among his former students. Charles began building guitars in 1968, and has since built every type, both as an independent luthier and as the head of guitar production shops. In 1973 he founded the first school for guitar makers in North America, the School of the Guitar Research & Design Center in South Strafford, VT. In 1993 Charles founded the American School of Lutherie in Healdsburg, CA. He is also a founder of the Healdsburg Guitar Festival.
We are extremely proud of our students and alumni , who have traveled from all over the world to attend Roberto-Venn. While most of our students do not have prior instrument building experience, they do share a common passion for guitars and many are players as well. It seems that each year we see a more sophisticated knowledge and perception of what guitars are about, how they are made, and their history. Collaborations among students, as well as instructors, continue to benefit all of us as we explore and improve our understanding and abilities in the guitar making art. We hope you'll join us.
LUTHIERS SCHOOL INTERNATIONAL
Sebastopol, California, in the heart of the Napa
Building the next generation of luthiers, one guitar at a time
Harry Fleishman, Director
Luthiers School International offers a variety of classes in steel string or classical guitarmaking.
Students build their own instruments from scratch, using individually selected materials of
the high quality you would expect in a fine guitar. We use no kits!
Sebastopol, California, in the heart of the Napa
Building the next generation of luthiers, one guitar at a time
Harry Fleishman, Director
Luthiers School International offers a variety of classes in steel string or classical guitarmaking.
Students build their own instruments from scratch, using individually selected materials of
the high quality you would expect in a fine guitar. We use no kits!
The Art of the Guitar in Atlanta, Ga.
This class 5 day (long weekend) class covers the fine art of building a guitar.
In the 40 + hours of shop time, we actually assemble a guitar using
radius forms and external molds.
Special time is set aside to cover the difficult topics of : voicing the top,
bracing, side bending,
neck fitting, neck shaping, fret work, set up, ...
Kent Everett, Master Luthier
This class 5 day (long weekend) class covers the fine art of building a guitar.
In the 40 + hours of shop time, we actually assemble a guitar using
radius forms and external molds.
Special time is set aside to cover the difficult topics of : voicing the top,
bracing, side bending,
neck fitting, neck shaping, fret work, set up, ...
Kent Everett, Master Luthier
Contact Michael Collins to find out about his next class in Luthierie in the Albany, NY area.
"To make classical guitars with a clear and clean treble and rich bass is my passion!
My goal is to help players get the guitar that is just right for their playing style or physical needs.
In 1977, I attended The Guitar Research & Design Center in South Strafford Vermont run by Charles Fox and George Morris, two of the most famous guitarmaking teachers. I've been making and repairing for 30 years".
"To make classical guitars with a clear and clean treble and rich bass is my passion!
My goal is to help players get the guitar that is just right for their playing style or physical needs.
In 1977, I attended The Guitar Research & Design Center in South Strafford Vermont run by Charles Fox and George Morris, two of the most famous guitarmaking teachers. I've been making and repairing for 30 years".
T.W. Doyle Guitar Co. presents courses in:
Theory and Construction of Stringed Instruments.
Learn to identify and choose the correct woods and build your own guitar.
Guitar Setups: From grinding frets to neck adjustments, it's all available.
Tom Doyle is one of the premier Luthiers of our time.
His background of repairs, restoration and building will immediately put you at ease.
If you have never been to a guitar course in your life, this is the one for you.
Learn to make necks and fingerboards, carve tops and backs,
do truss rod installations and even assemble guitar kits.
Did I mention that Tom has played with some of the biggest names in guitar history
and continues to do so on a weekly basis?
Catch Tom Monday nights with Les Paul (the man not the guitar)
Or just call him yourself 973 702 2243 for more info.
Theory and Construction of Stringed Instruments.
Learn to identify and choose the correct woods and build your own guitar.
Guitar Setups: From grinding frets to neck adjustments, it's all available.
Tom Doyle is one of the premier Luthiers of our time.
His background of repairs, restoration and building will immediately put you at ease.
If you have never been to a guitar course in your life, this is the one for you.
Learn to make necks and fingerboards, carve tops and backs,
do truss rod installations and even assemble guitar kits.
Did I mention that Tom has played with some of the biggest names in guitar history
and continues to do so on a weekly basis?
Catch Tom Monday nights with Les Paul (the man not the guitar)
Or just call him yourself 973 702 2243 for more info.
A passion of Mark's is to teach the art of Luthery.
He offers several types of apprentice programs tailored to meet the individual (adult) student's needs. Mark feels strongly about the need to continue the art of hand making instruments and loves the teaching process. On any given day there are 1 to 4 students working on various stages of their instruments. Mark also travels to local schools and organiztions to conduct presentations on stringed instruments and luthery. Field trips to Bluett Bros. Violins are common occurences for schools, Brownie Troops and our youngest pre-school friends in the York Pa. area.
He offers several types of apprentice programs tailored to meet the individual (adult) student's needs. Mark feels strongly about the need to continue the art of hand making instruments and loves the teaching process. On any given day there are 1 to 4 students working on various stages of their instruments. Mark also travels to local schools and organiztions to conduct presentations on stringed instruments and luthery. Field trips to Bluett Bros. Violins are common occurences for schools, Brownie Troops and our youngest pre-school friends in the York Pa. area.
