Alumni Spotlight – Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery

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PROGRAMS
Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery offers three program types:
5-Month Core Guitar Making Program

Accredited, in-depth course on building guitars from scratch, basic set-up and repair; each student builds 2 custom guitars.

10-Week Build and Repair Courses

Focused training for specialized skills in instrument repair and custom construction.

2-Day Weekend Classes

For enthusiasts seeking additional luthiery skills.

5-month Accredited Program
Guitar Making and Repair

10-Week Courses
Guitar Repair, Advanced Guitar Repair, Advanced Guitar Making

2-Day Weekend Classes
Pickup Winding, Set Up, Amp Design & Construction, Fretwork, Road Tech, Lap Steel, French Polish
ABOUT
Our Team
Our Story
Guest Lectures
Alumni Spotlight
Student Guitar Gallery
Path of a Luthier – short film
FAQs
Financial Aid
Military Veterans
Tool Use Seminar
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5oth Anniversary Guitar Project
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Our Programs

About RV

HELPFUL INFO

Path of a Luthier is a documentary short film featuring the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery.

For 50 years Roberto-Venn has trained thousands of people in the art of luthiery.

See how we’re celebrating

Contact Us

Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
1012 Grand Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85007, United States

Phone: 602-243-1179
Toll-Free: 800-507-3738
Email: info@roberto-venn.edu

Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM, MST
Saturday and Sunday: We’re usually closed (unless there’s an elective course scheduled).