GUITAR BUILDING COURSE
Learning to make your own guitar can be both satisfying and rewarding. Besides having a fun-filled and well-spent time, you may graduate towards being an accomplished luthier in the future!
Jeffrey's experiences as a dedicated and creative guitar maker since 1985, coupled with his understanding of guitar playing and teaching from his early years in 1975, will prove to be a deep well of wisdom that will be able to help you achieve your dream of being luthier. Jeffrey has established himself to be among the world's best in this profession as proven by the many awards, recognition and achievements he has won throughout his career.
Teaching is a serious commitment. I fully understand the responsibility in passing on my skills and knowledge to someone who's willing to invest his time and money. My view on students' learning is greatly related to the teacher's ability and knowledge. Students are likely to benefit abundantly when their teachers have mastery in knowledge and ability. With more than two decades of instruments building, I have designed this course with putting the students' learning as priority and also completing a good guitar starting from tonewoods selection to the finishing the guitar. Invariably, students will also learn the necessary theories, science and traditions that relate to guitar making. While some crafts skills are helpful, students in my course are not compelled to equip themselves with these skills prior to attending this course. It is more essential to bring the right attitude to learn. Liken to a kid who attempts his maiden bicycle ride, the joy of riding the first 100 meter without falling is unforgettably elating. Students are offered the options of building acoustic guitar, classical guitar, electric guitar or bass guitar.
Students will be exposed to a blend of traditional and modern approaches in making guitars. The duration for the course is only 2 weeks. After running numerous numbers of this course, no student has left my workshop without a complete guitar at the end. Suffice to say that this course will not turn you into a luthier but you will find it exceedingly satisfying when you hold the completed guitar in your arms. For those who wish to be a guitar maker, the learning journey will be longer. There is no substitute for time if one wishes to be an affluent exponent of the art of guitar making. Apprenticeship can be arranged by appointment for those who are ready to commit. If you need more personal information please email me to:
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My name is Enda Flatley, I travelled to Malaysia from Ireland to study guitar making under the guidance of luthier, CH Jeffrey Yong. I completed three instruments in two months of intensive training. The training I received was second to none, each day was filled with methodical design, careful craftsmanship and an abundance trade secrets were imparted on me along the way.
Outside of the workshop I was overwhelmed with Jeffrey's generosity and warm and friendly attitude to me. I would recommend Jeffrey to anyone serious about learning the trade or anyone in the market for a beautiful instrument. His guitars stand up beside any well known American luthier made guitars I've tried. |
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I completed the course with a beautiful guitar that is a pleasure to play and my students do not want to put it down.
Bob Martin - South Australia |
Workshop
The workshop is where we focus our efforts in crafting your inspired creation. With every baby step, the guitar begins to take shape. With every set back, you gained an important lesson. The many steps you have taken to put all the parts together will gradually make sense. A sense of pride grows as you witness your guitar grows. The many jigs and fixtures I have designed will simplify many arduous processes and yet ensuring quality in your built. My workshop is fitted with suitable machineries that will give speed and consistency to your building process. Eventually, a guitar emerges from all the parts and your effort. It will be beyond elation.
Here again, I want to thanks those that have selflessly shared their ideas and creativity in the methods and jigs that we can fabricate and used in our workshop. I hope some of my ideas and methods can inspire other emerging luthiers and luthiers to augment their craftsmanship and work. |
