Classes & Workshops

Kent Carlos Everett has had the pleasure of lecturing at the Healdsburg Guitar Festival,
the Association of String Instrument Artisans Symposium, the International School of Luthiery ,
The American School of Luthiery, the Southeastern Bluegrass Association,
The Georgia Woodworkers Guild, as well as various schools and universities.
He has actively been teaching luthiery since 1993.

Now with over thirty years of guitar building experience,
Everett finds himself in a wonderful position to help promote craftsmanship and art of musical instrument building.

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Guitar Construction 3.0

Due to to my full building schedule, I am not able to offer the
guitar contruction (process and technique) class for 2009.

Be sure to read students' comments at the Class Photos page.

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Fret Work
This 2 day class covers the elements of a good fret job.
We walk through the entire fretting process as we prepare the guitar, fret, crown, and detail a proper fret job.
This class is not intended for those interested in learning to refret guitars . This class is geared towards the guitar builder.

$375 - 2 days - 3 students

Fall 2009 - Atlanta - Class Days - Sat / Sun
Dates - TBA

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How to Adjust your Guitar:
This is a two hour class on how to adjust and care for your guitar-
nut height, saddle height, truss rod, neck pitch,...
Well spent time to learn how to keep your guitar in great playing condition
or to help in checking out used and a new instruments.
$165 - 2 hour private class, bring your guitar.
(2 people & 1 guitar per class = $200)

This class is available (in Atlanta) each month by appointment.

More Info

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Private Consultation:
I'm happy to advise you with your building project. Often guitar builders will make monthly appointments.

Please keep in mind I have a busy schedule, so we need to plan in advance for your instruction.
$85 an hour for private workshop consultation

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Guitar Critique:
The best way to improve is to get real advice about your guitar building progress.
You can make an appointment to send your guitar to the workshop.

Then I will spend one hour examining your instrument inside and out.
After that, I spend at least 15 minutes playing the guitar in several different styles.
All this in order to give you a serious critique concerning the instrument's
play-ability , fit and finish , tone , sustain , volume , construction quality ,
areas for improvement , ... and marketability.

This is a "gloves off" critique and intended to give you real information and
real guidance for your work. $85 flat fee - shipping not included.

- Please note -
Any guitar sent without a prior appointment will be returned to sender.

I do not want to have to do that, so make sure to make an appointment
before shipping your guitar to the Everett workshop.

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Advanced Workshops
At times I am able to orginize larger workshops to cover
common construction problems. Check here for dates and topics.
Neck fitting and shaping, fret work, side bending, voicing the top, using exterior molds,
wood bindings, work flow, finish sanding and final buff, ...

2009 - None Currently Scheduled

Workshops are presented in a lecture / demo format and can run from 6 to 8 hours per workshop.
Prices vary - contact Everett for more info.

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Mater Class - Workshop - April 2007

Fretting Workshop - October 2007

Voicing Workshop - May 2008

 

Fretting Workshop - May 2009


Thanks to Robbie O Brien and Red Rocks Community College for hosting many master classes.

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Speaking Engagements
Industry Specific - topics include:

How a Guitar is Built (slide presentation)
Marketing your Handmade Guitar
Small Shop Production (slide presentation)
The Art of Guitar Building Design

Non Industry Specific - topics include:

How to Make a Living Outside of the Main Stream of Business
Setting Goals and Achieving Them - Lessons of the Professional Artist
How to Change your Hobby into a Profession

Exercises and Stretching for the Craftsman

Event Speaker Fees vary depending on time and travel.
Most presentations are 45 minutes long and involve a slide presentation,
then we end with 15- 30 minutes of open discussion and questions.

The lecture for your event can be tailored to your needs.

If interested in having Mr. Everett speak at your next event , send him an for more info.

 

General Class Info

All classes are taught in the "California Method" of construction instruction.
Here you will watch me at work, participate in the various aspects of the construction,
and learn how to build a guitar or improve your skills using advanced techniques.

We have found that this lecture / demo format is the best way to thoroughly cover
a lot of information in a short amount of time.

You are encouraged to arrive with lots of film for your camera and lots of questions.
(No videos please.)

Be sure to read students' comments at the Class Photos page.

All class dates subject to change.