Become a Professional Guitar Technician in Just 8 Weeks
Learn real-world guitar repair, setups, and fretwork inside a working professional shop— a real guitar repair training school, not a classroom. Learn from real, professional guitar repair techs, not musicians moonlighting as instructors.
👉 Train at Hank’s 5-star Guitar Repair Shop a
👉 Work on real customer instruments
👉 Graduate with job-ready skills
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WHY THIS SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT
This Isn’t a Luthiery School. This Is Real-World Training.
Most programs focus on building guitars.
We focus on what actually makes money:
- Professional setups
- Fretwork and playability
- Electronics repair
- Real shop workflow
You won’t spend weeks sanding wood—you’ll learn the skills that bring guitars back to life and keep customers coming back.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Hands-On Skills That Translate Directly to Income
- Complete guitar setups (electric & acoustic)
- Truss rod adjustment and neck relief control
- Nut slot cutting and refinement
- Saddle height and intonation
- Fret leveling, crowning, and polishing
- Electronics troubleshooting and repair
- Pickup height optimization
- Cleaning, polishing, and final detailing
👉 Every step is taught using a structured, repeatable system—not guesswork.
TRAIN INSIDE A REAL WORKING SHOP
Not a Classroom. Not Theory. Real Work.
At Hank’s Guitar Shop, you’ll:
- Work on real customer guitars
- Learn real intake and workflow systems
- See actual repair problems—not textbook examples
- Understand how a profitable shop operates
This is the difference between learning and being ready to work.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Guitar Tech Academy teaches the professional guitar repair skills needed AND the business skills you’ll need to become independent.
If you want flexible hours but need a dependable income you can live on – AND want to do work that you love, Guitar Tech Academy will not only help with the knowledge and skills, but through Guitars Done Right, you’ll receive additional support after graduation.
You’ll receive a stand-out listing on GuitarShopDirectory.com, a MasterPro Guitar SetupTM license plus online support from GuitarsDoneRight.com for tech, business and marketing questions to help you succeed.
Guitar Tech Academy’s guitar repair training school classes are small – just four students per cohort. If you miss this next set of classes, you’ll have to wait another two months.
Don’t put your future off – apply today.
Turn Skills Into Income
After completing the program, students commonly:
- Start a home-based guitar repair business
- Work in a music store or repair shop
- Add repair services to an existing business
- Flip used guitars for profit
- Build a flexible side income
👉 This is a practical skill you can monetize immediately.
WHO THIS IS FOR
- Adults looking for a practical, hands-on career
- Retirees who want income without heavy labor
- Musicians tired of relying on others for setups
- Anyone serious about learning a real trade
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
8-Week Hands-On Training Program
- In-shop training: 4 days per week
- Weekly online reinforcement sessions
- Small class size (limited seats)
- Direct instruction from working professionals
👉 You won’t get lost in a crowd. You’ll get trained.
WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE US
Built for Real Results
- ✔ Structured, professional setup system
- ✔ Focus on repair (not just building)
- ✔ Real shop environment
- ✔ Small class sizes
- ✔ Immediate, usable skills
COMPARE TO TRADITIONAL LUTHIER SCHOOLS
Different Focus. Different Outcome.
| Traditional Schools | Guitar Tech Academy |
|---|---|
| Focus on building guitars | Focus on repair & setups |
| Long programs (months/years) | 8-week intensive |
| Workshop/classroom environment | Real working shop |
| Theory-heavy | Hands-on, job-focused |
| Learn to build beautiful guitars | Learn to earn a good income |
👉 If your goal is to make money repairing guitars, this is the better path.
UPCOMING CLASSES
Seats are limited to maintain hands-on training quality.
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Start Your Career as a Guitar Technician
If you’re serious about learning a skill that can generate income—and you want to do it the right way—this is your opportunity.
👉 Apply today and secure your spot.
STUDENT RESULTS / TESTIMONIALS
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