Tips for Maintaining an Acoustic Guitar

Learn about potential trouble spots to watch out for on acoustic guitars from Darren Gallman, our newest faculty member and the chief luthier at Gallagher Guitar Builders. Keep an eye out for future videos with Darren where he’ll teach some basic setup and maintenance...

Highlights from Gibson CEO J.C. Curleigh’s

J.C. Curleigh, President and CEO of Gibson Guitar A few weeks ago, J.C. Curleigh, president and CEO of Gibson Guitar, stopped by the school to speak to our students about the company’s momentum and how the next generation of luthiers has the potential to...

Graduate Profile: Dave Sabella

Meet one of our recent graduates, Dave Sabella, who now runs his own growing boutique guitar company, Jane Fox Guitars. Here’s more about him and his time at our school. Contact Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy Nashville Come experience an exciting...

History, Facts, & More about the Fender Telecaster Guitar

The Telecaster is a classic electric guitar introduced in 1950 by Fender, initially known as the Broadcaster. However, after a trademark dispute with Gretsch, a competing manufacturer, the guitar was renamed as the Telecaster in 1951. The name was inspired by...