Training & Courses

My three decades of experience in acoustics have not only shaped my approach to lutherie but also fueled a passion for sharing knowledge and empowering fellow craftspeople. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of organizing seminars on measurement and tuning techniques for renowned international guitar-making organizations. This experience led me to develop comprehensive training courses that delve deep into the art and science of acoustic guitar optimization. These courses cover a wide range of topics, from fundamental measurement techniques to advanced analysis and optimization strategies, all presented through a variety of pedagogical approaches tailored to different learning styles. Whether you’re a seasoned luthier or an aspiring builder, these courses offer invaluable insights to enhance your understanding and craftsmanship.

Mastering the sound of the acoustic guitar, the workshop.

This two-days hands-on workshop, at Michael Greenfield’s beautiful Woodnest, will give you all the necessary competence to perform the most important tests and analysis of tone wood parameters and any type of acoustic guitar. Next session, 21-22 September 2024, more info here.

Single video chat (minimum suggested duration of one hour).

80,00 € / hr

Individual full course on acoustic guitar technique (no. 4 video chat meetings, six hours of course + technical documentation and support).

800,00 €

 

On-site training:

– Setup of a complete measurement system for instruments and tonewood evaluation.

– Theoretical training on acoustic guitars performances and design.

– Theory and practice of tonewood properties.

– Full characterization and measurements of tonewood and acoustic guitar parameters.

Measurement service

– Full evaluation of acoustic instruments with complete report.

– Tonewood samples characterization and report.

Please contact me to evaluate together personalized solutions and quotations.

Webinars

A selection of webinars about guitar building, follow my activity on my instagram channel. 

Measuring and tuning the performances of the acoustic guitar

A webinar for the European Guitar Builder association that explores the new techniques of measurement and evaluation of the acoustic instrument. Technical parameters that are related to the acoustic performance, sound and timbre of the instrument, which allow the contemporary luthier to benefit from a technical approach in support of traditional instrument making.

Acoustic guitar Tonewood parameters measurement and selection

A webinar for the European Guitar Builders and French Guitar Luthiers associations, from Giuliano Nicoletti of Iulius Guitars. From the rectangular raw sample to the finished instrument, an overview of the available techniques and suggested practices to guide the guitar maker to consistently build the best instruments. Through the different steps of the build, with increasing levels of complexity.