Build You Own Guitar 18- Week Course

Build your own quality classical guitar from start to finish.

Utilizing a combination of traditional and modern building techniques, students will use a selection of hand and power tools to construct a traditional, Spanish style, Classical guitar. The class meets once a week in the workshop for 4 hours at a time, over the course of 18 weeks.

There is no previous woodworking experience needed. During each meeting, Il fully explain, demonstrate, and guide students through the steps needed to build a handcrafted instrument from start to finish. Students are encouraged to take notes during the course for future reference and to log the specific measurements and construction elements of their instrument.

There are several build options available. To facilitate construction of the instrument within the designated timeframe, i will prepare some of the build elements ahead of time. In such cases, students will still shape and /or fit those elements into the instrument.

Over the course of the 18 weeks, I will explain and demonstrate the finish process of French Polishing. Students will have opportunities to practice French polishing during the course of the 18 weeks. Once the instrument has reached the finishing stage, the initial wash coats will be applied in the shop. Students then take the instrument home along with the provided materials needed to French polish. The finishing process will be completed at the student’s home at their own pace. I will be available for help upon request if needed.  Once the finishing process is complete, student bring the instrument back to the shop for the final elements and set up.

No woodworking experience is necessary.  I demonstrate and explain each step as we work on your build in a fully equipped workshop with all of the tools, clamps, templates, jigs, glues etc. needed to facilitate construction.  

Each 18-week session meets once a week for four hours. Class size is very limited to allow for proper care and attention to detail for each participant.  

If you're interested in learning more about the course, call me or text at 714.270.6069, or send me a message by clicking the button below.