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Luthier Schools

#2
Well I have a friend that builds and does all repairs. He said that he didnt like the luthery schools because you simply cant learn it in the time that they usual allow. Instead he got an apprenticeship with a local luthier and has been very happy. Plus its way cheaper.
If you want to go to a school though Ive heard good things about Roberto Venn in Arizona. They seem to be substantially cheaper than alot of the others.
 
#3
Check out the Redwing program. I visited the college recently and it's a really nice place. The facilities are very nice and staff very friendly. It's a one year program, but they're adding a second year with a focus on designing instruments. Definitely worth checking out.
 
#4
LaklandBass said:
Well I have a friend that builds and does all repairs. He said that he didnt like the luthery schools because you simply cant learn it in the time that they usual allow. Instead he got an apprenticeship with a local luthier and has been very happy. Plus its way cheaper.
If you want to go to a school though Ive heard good things about Roberto Venn in Arizona. They seem to be substantially cheaper than alot of the others.
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Very nice , i have noticed a few luthier schools corse work is 11-22 weeks.

and you have to pay tons of money to get extra experiance at the schools.

as for the apprenticeship , the only somewhat local luthier is in Palatka Florida , but he is a very busy man , I have asked if he would allow the apprenticeship , and he clearly stated he does'nt have the time to take one in with his current builds.

Would have been very convenient due to the fact that is 20-30 minutes from my house.
 
#6
yea man, chances of making good money quick with lutherie would be a miracle. What im saying is, if you do go to school, with financial aid, I bet you would have to work your ass off to pay for the usual expenses in life as well as school. I believe paying big money for tuition makes sense only if there is a pertinent demand in the field and that it pays good. without being pessimistic, there is not a high demand of boutique instruments.
 
#8
Roberto Venn does offer financial aid, although I'm not entirely sure of the details. And as far as the length concern of their course, it is only 20 or so weeks, but keep in mind that it is every weekday, 10 hours a day. Unless you try really hard not to, you will end up eating, sleeping, and breathing guitars (and basses!) for those five months.
 
#9
Yvarg said:
Roberto Venn does offer financial aid, although I'm not entirely sure of the details. And as far as the length concern of their course, it is only 20 or so weeks, but keep in mind that it is every weekday, 10 hours a day. Unless you try really hard not to, you will end up eating, sleeping, and breathing guitars (and basses!) for those five months.
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I have looked into this school , and I agree with the statement of eating/sleeping/breathing basses on that one , haha

I might ask the luthier in Palatka one last time , as a shop hand and work from there
 
#10
I have had several people want to work with me but I have been scared to death because of the liability. The Machines we work with don't just sting. Band saws, Planers and table saws BITE. 1 accident and I get sued and lose my house so I have always said sorry but I can't......t
 
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tjclem said:
I have had several people want to work with me but I have been scared to death because of the liability. The Machines we work with don't just sting. Band saws, Planers and table saws BITE. 1 accident and I get sued and lose my house so I have always said sorry but I can't......t
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Very good point , Liability is a huge thing , but I would be willing to sign whatever papers needed .

This is a dream of mine
 

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