Program Overview

The student will be able to identify the different components and parts in a basic guitar circuit and how they work. They will be able to explain how a guitar produces sound and how the components work together to produce sound. The student will be able to do basic troubleshooting and simple repair of guitar circuits. Basic soldering skills will be covered.

The student will be able to identify the needs and benefits of caring for their instrument. They will be able to identify problems with humidity, structural issues, and general wear and tear vs neglect. They will be able to correct simple issues perform a restring and preventive
maintenance.