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A Guide To Becoming A Guitar Repair Technician

By Donna Fisher


Guitar repairing involves resolving problems that have occurred to stringed musical instruments. It sounds like such an easy and enjoyable career paths to those who like playing the instrument. However, this practice involves much more. Guitar repair includes; examination and identification of possible problems, replacing parts, adjusting string settings and tuning it. One needs to be tactful and patient especially when dealing with annoying clients.

Many may view this career to be strange and unrewarding. Actually, on the contrary, it is quite a fascinating occupation and many techs who work as stringed instruments specialists earn a living from their maintenance. An advantage is that being an expert may earn you a contract with a band to maintain and repair their tools when it is out on shows or after a performance.

Being knowledgeable about the instrument helps a lot. As much as many may debate that it is not mandatory for one to have academic degree for them to pursue this occupation, the fact is that you are a better competitor when you have a degree certificate to your name. In addition to guitar knowledge, you should also learn band, languages and mathematics to be a competent repairer.

To become a proficient luthier, it is critical that you study the instrument. Learning how to play should come first before planning to become a technician. In high school, spend time to learn the several styles of playing. These classes teach you invaluable lessons that you can utilize during repair works such as strumming, understanding the string structure, tuning and adjusting sound.

Vocational lessons are equally important. Training instills in you the techniques of making a guitar, fixing damaged instruments and the technological aspect in the field. Most of these programs take about two years. Moreover, students become knowledgeable in woodworks, bringing together different apparatuses and putting finer details to new guitars. This practice molds you into a qualified luthier.

It is the ambition of a repairer to provide maintenance solutions to a widely known band. This is possible. However, young and inexperienced repairers should not be too fast to realize this dream. Rather, they should begin with seeking association with less popular bands. As you advance upwards, so does your experience. Experience leads to professionalism which empowers you to offer quality service.

Build a network. It is very important to create a warm long lasting relationship with other luthiers and bands. More often than not, repair opportunities come through referrals. Bands relate and refer a repairer to another band. By maintain a stable network with your clients, Producers and band managers will not hesitate to offer you jobs because of the trust and quality of work you do.

To be a competent luthier, consider attaching yourself to professional establishments. Associations for repairers offer career advancement opportunities for its members to acquire more professional techniques in repairing. For instance, an organization may provide a chance to attend conventions and networking seminars which offer invaluable lessons. Moreover, you may also be connected to online lessons to learn more about your occupation.




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