Hands on Basic & Advanced Courses, Custom Designed Training and Masters Level Residencies in construction design and repair taught by George Rizsanyi, recognized world wide for the design and construction of his exquisite, hand-made, custom-built guitars.

Additional Info

Dates: Ongoing courses & workshops taught year round. Contact us for course dates.

Prerequisites: Some basic knowledge and skill with hand and power tools recommended.

Wood Materials: Included in Cost.

Hardware ie Machine Heads, cases, pickups, electronics and bridges for electrics are not included

Advance Preparation: Guitarmaking: Tradition and Technology by William Cumpiano and Jon Natelson.

Accomodations: We do not offer accomodation but we can assist in locating comfortable affordable accomodation for students needing a place to stay..please let us know what your living requirements might be.

Materials Included

All required wood materials needed for each course/workshop and guitar are provided.

Hardware and cases are the responsibility of the student. You may provide your own or they can be obtained at additional cost.

Use of all hand tools needed for the job is provided while you are here.

Enrollment Requirements

A deposit of 50% is required in advance. The balance is due on first day of course, by cash or certified cheque.

To enroll:

Call (902) 481-7614

Refund Policy

Upon receipt of written notification of cancellation, the balance of your deposit will be refunded based on the following schedule:

More than 30 days in advance of start date: Full refund, less 50%

Zero to 30 days in advance of start date: No refund