Guitar Repair and Construction Program Coursework

The nine-month program begins in late August with four-week classes in tool preparation, safety, woods and materials. The students then learn set up and repair of acoustic and electric instruments, fretwork and acoustic guitar neck resets. In the spring semester, students put together all of their skills as they begin the process of building a fine handmade acoustic guitar from scratch.

Courses required to complete the Diploma in Musical String Instrument Repair - Guitar

MSIR1306 Introduction to Tools
MSIR1307 Basic Materials
MSIR1403 Acoustic Guitar Set Up, Lab
MSIR1404 Acoustic & Electric Guitar Set Up Lecture
MSIR1424 Fretwork
MSIR1425 Acoustic Guitar Neck Resets
MSIR1431 Guitar Repairs
MSIR1440 Guitar Acoustics
MSIR1450 Finish Work
MSIR1460 Acoustic Guitar Construction Lecture
MSIR1462 Acoustic Guitar Construction Lab
MSIR1492 Electric Guitar Set Up, Lab