Lehtela
Guitar Craft Expanded Luthiery Program
The LGC Luthiery School Program:
In its 7th year, our Luthiery School
is based on the premise of providing detailed instruction in the
art of guitar building with a unique hands-on approach. With the
exception of the first class, instruction is provided in a one-on-one
study with luthier Ari Lehtela. Unlike some schools, our program
covers the whole guitar building experience starting with basic
guitar mechanics and ending with a Guitar Building Master Class.
First
Year: Total of 3 classes in a trimester format.
Second
Year: Guitar Building Master Class
With
the completion of the program, the student will have a good understanding
of the intricate relationship of wood and other components as well
the importance of the relationship of the three important qualities
of a good luthier—craft, design and creativity.
Our
luthiery school, is pleased to introduce a trimester program with
a mission of providing comprehensive education to individuals interested
in the study of luthiery. The program is comprised of three progressive
classes covering the basics of guitar design and maintenace as well
as familiarity with woodworking relating to the craft of guitar
building.
Class
1: Guitar Set Up and Maintenance
This class introduces the student to the art of setting up a guitar
to play at its highest potential. Topics will include:
•
truss rod adjustment
• action adjustment
• nut adjustment
• minor fret levelling
• cleaning and polishing
• intonation
Each
student is encouraged to bring one of their own instruments for
an actual set up procedure. A set of strings of student's choice
will be included in the class fee. Class size: 2-7
Class
2: Fret work and Neck related adjustments
This class will take the student through all aspects of fretwork
and neck adjustment. The student will gain hands on experience in
a topic often shrouded with mystery. Upon completion the participant
will have a much more thorough understanding of the relationship
that exists between the neck and the body of the guitar. Topics
covered will include:
•
fret leveling, crowning and polishing
• re-fretting
• adjustment/ making a nut
• other neck adjustments not covered in Class 1
Requirements:
Completion of Class 1. Also, the student should bring an instrument
in their possession in need of the above mentioned work. If no such
instrument is available that student will be provided with one.
In addition, students will be required to bring their own fretting
tools and nut slotting tools. A tools list can be obtained by contacting
Ari Lehtela.
Class
3: Woodworking : Guitar Building
This is the final class offered prior to actual one-on-one guitar
building. In this class the student will become familiar with the
usage of the tools used in guitar building. They will also prepare
for actual guitar building by constructing certain templates, fixtures
and jigs necessary for high quality work. Topics covered will include:
•
basic woodworking know how
• guitar design
• building templates, jigs and fixtures
• preparing a list of materials for actual building
Requirements:
Completion of Classes 1& 2. Upon completion of Classes 1, 2
&3 the student may continue their pursuit of the art of luthiery
by scheduling a one-on-one guitar building study with Ari Lehtela.
Master
Class : Guitar Building
One-on-one guitar building with Mr. Lehtela. Learn the fine art
of luthiery while building your dream guitar. Contact Ari directly
for details and scheduling. |
