Australian Guitar Making School Sydney

That I made a guitar I absolutely love without prior woodworking experience is a testament to the skill, both in Lutherie and teaching, at the Sydney Branch of Australian Guitar Making School.Teachers and students alike were friendly, welcoming, easygoing and very encouraging.Rather than weekly classes I attended training in an intensive format, completing the build in 3 weeks. I highly recommend this option for anyone who lives out of commuting distance.The workshop is well resourced. I came away with a damn fine instrument in a short timeframe, as well as a bunch of new skills. This experience represents excellent value and it was a privilege to attend. Im A very happy customer.

Started a Ukulele building course with Steve Toscano. He is a great teacher and very knowledgeable luthier. The workshop is well resourced with every tool for each job easily at hand.

What an excellent environment to lean new skills, Steve's teaching pace I think suits people who do and don’t have woodworking experience, come make a guitar or 6, now to learning to play.

Enquired about where I could learn to repair guitars : didn't even bother to reply!

Steve is highly experienced and knowledgeable in guitar-making, especially in Classical and Flamingo Guitars. His knowledge in the art of guitar-making is second to none. The workshop consists of 3-5 students and Steve supervises us along the way making sure a first-timer like me is guaranteed a very high quality guitar in the end! You get a few options choosing your wood - Indian rosewood, QLD Maple, Tasmanian Blackwood etc. It's a 4 hour session with a half hour break. The environment is relaxing and friendly, I'm thoroughly enjoying it, can't wait to see my final product!

Made my first guitar with Steve and Dave and I'm so happy with it's sounds and looks. It's gotten me hooked on guitar building and I'm currently working on 4 more! If you enjoy working with hand tools and collaborating with wood to bring out its best through fine woodworking, you don't even need to be a musician - I can play about 10 chords and have no sense of rhythm, but I love the craft and having one I made has motivated me to also keep learning how to play better.

Recently did an intensive electric guitar course with Vernon at the Hornsby school. Great experience. Learned so much and walked away with a ripper instrument. Recommended.

Highly experienced tutors in a vibrant atmosphere and safe work environment.Access to the best hand tools in the market. Great results on every new build .Incredibly rewarding experience.Highly recommended.

I'm building my second guitar at the Hornsby shed with Steve Toscano.Finished my first (classical) guitar a few weeks ago and immediately re-enrolled to begin my next - what's going to be a beautiful Tassie blackwood cutaway.