Here you will find a series of self-published articles, links to my free video content, and podcast appearances. I try to create a continuous flow of content that is transparent, honest and engaging. My goal is to educate, inspire and share the real picture of life as a contemporary luthier. Please enjoy and subscribe if you would like updates of new material as it comes online.
WHY ITS CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG LUTHIERS TO THINK OUTSIDE TRADITION
WHY ITS CRUCIAL FOR YOUNG LUTHIERS TO THINK OUTSIDE TRADITIONJUNE 15, 2017LET ME PREFACE THIS ARTICLE BY SAYING THAT IT IS MY OPINION THAT A LUTHIER ISN’T REALLY A LUTHIER UNLESS THEY UNDERSTAND AND...
BRANDING
BRANDINGJUNE 15, 2017I RECENTLY GAVE A LECTURE AT THE A.S.I.A. SYMPOSIUM ON THE CHALLENGES OF BUILDING A CAREER IN LUTHERIE. DURING THAT LECTURE, I TOUCHED ON SEVERAL THINGS WHICH I WILL PUT DOWN IN...
APPRENTICESHIPS UPGRADING AN ARCTHOP
APPRENTICESHIPSUPGRADING AN ARCTHOPAPRIL 7, 2017RECENTLY A CLIENT FROM HAWAII SENT ME AN ARCH-TOP GUITAR OF HIS FROM A CHINESE MANUFACTURER. IT WAS A PRETTY NICE INSTRUMENT, IT HAD A NICE TOP, SOME...
UPGRADING AN ARCTHOP
UPGRADING AN ARCTHOPAPRIL 2017RECENTLY A CLIENT FROM HAWAII SENT ME AN ARCH-TOP GUITAR OF HIS FROM A CHINESE MANUFACTURER. IT WAS A PRETTY NICE INSTRUMENT, IT HAD A NICE TOP, SOME REALLY NICE MAPLE...
APPRENTICESHIPS
APPRENTICESHIPSDECEMBER 9, 2016IN ORDER TO TALK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS TODAY IT’S IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT APPRENTICESHIPS HISTORICALLY. BACK IN THE PRE-INDUSTRIAL DAYS SKILLED TRADES MADE UP THE BULK...
IF YOU DO WHAT YOU LOVE….
IF YOU DO WHAT YOU LOVE….OCTOBER 30, 2016A COMMON PHRASE IS THAT “IF YOU DO WHAT YOU LOVE YOU’LL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE”. I HAVE HEARD THIS PHRASE MORE TIMES THAN I CAN COUNT. USUALLY THE...
JOHN MONTELEONE ARTICLE
JOHN MONTELEONE ARTICLEPOSTED ON JULY 31, 2016RECENTLY I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF SPEAKING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE IN DEPTH ON HIS LIFE, CAREER, AND PROCESS ON BEHALF OF GUITAR CONNOISSEUR MAGAZINE. THE...
NEW YEAR – NEW SHOP!
NEW YEAR – NEW SHOP!POSTED ON MARCH 30, 2016WELL, LAST NIGHT I OFFICIALLY SIGNED THE LONG OVER DUE LEASE TO A NEW SHOP SPACE. THE END OF 2015 WAS CHALLENGING. SOME PERSONAL/FAMILY ISSUES IN ADDITION...