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I just finished the Classical Guitar! This is a big deal for me. It's the first Guitar that I've built totally on my own. I used your Classical Guitar build video and your Classical Guitar voicing video for guidance. I worked very hard at staying within all the measuring tolerances that you presented for the build and as beginner I think that I did pretty well. I'm really happy with the guitar. I think that it sounds and looks good! I'll be starting another one very soon. You're a wonderful teacher. Thank you for your support. Polly

I put the strings on my second guitar build today. I followed your on-line Classical Guitar course and added some ideas from Jay Lichty’s Advanced Ukulele course(side sound port design and bound fingerboard). Both courses have great detailed step by step instructions. Thanks again for these wonderful resources. Ken

Thank you for the work you’ve put in building such an incredible website for teaching lutherie. Following your classical guitar building course, I was able to build one that surpassed all my other guitars (including my Cordoba C7) and used the knowledge acquired to build two outstanding Arabic ouds, I am attaching here my 3 projects as “proofs” or as a “thank you”. André

I second the video course from Robbie O'Brien for Classical Guitar building. It will be very good money spent. I don't think you will regret it. Also, you can go to LMI and order a Robbie O'Brien kit that has all the materials you will need to build your guitar, or you can customize it if you want different woods, etc. Check it out. Robbie is an EXCELLENT teacher. You can't go wrong Kevin

I have built three classicals from your online course and they came out great. Larry

I have enjoyed the course immensely and it has filled in quite a few gaps in my lutherie knowledge. Dan

I am in the process of finishing my first classical guitar with your online course. I have enjoyed the process and am interested in building a acoustic guitar as well Craig

I have purchased your online lesson for classical guitar building. It is amazing so far, I’m in chapter two. Craig

These manuals, together with the O'Brien online classical guitar course, are terrific--exceptional resources for students to study. I'm a recently retired veterinarian and I built several ukuleles this past year to develop some basic skills and knowledge of instrument construction. Now I'm going to attempt my first guitar build. It will be much easier using these resources as a guide. Thanks for help! Ken

parabéns!! para o seu excelente curso ! Cristiano - Brazil

Definitely get the Classical Online Course! I have watched it several times. But, I still haven't been brave enough to pick up the chisel to some high dollar rosewood, so I am still yet to start my first guitar Anthony

Definitely get the Classical Online Course! I have watched it several times. But, I still haven't been brave enough to pick up the chisel to some high dollar rosewood, so I am still yet to start my first guitar Anthony

Of all the books and references on classical guitar construction I own, I find yours most helpful! Don

You've said you like to see pictures and hear how your students have done. I'm attaching 3 pictures from my first classical guitar, based on your excellent video series. It's not perfect and I know what I would do different next time, but I learned a lot from making this and from your video series. Now I'm on to my next one (I have 2 customers waiting) ... Ron

I've finished my first classical guitar based off of your excellent video class. I learned a lot from it. Ron

I'm making my first classical guitar based off of your excellent online videos. So far, so good. Ron

Thanks for the great course. Peter

After 4 months of research, starts and stops I've finally finished my 1st classical in about 5 weeks using Robbie's course. I'm a bit in shock that it actually plays and sounds good seeing I had zero experience or tools starting out. This has been the hardest thing I've ever done and really can't believe I'm done. Certainly it has a few issues like little cosmetic things only I see or others if they really look, but overall I'm happy with it. Peter

I am attending your classical guitar building course. First, let me congratulate you on the amazing video material you created. I truly think your course is fantastic and extremely valid. It is teaching me many things and the more I watch the more enthusiastic I become. I just finished to watch and study chapter one and I already created quite a good piece of neck. Luca

I bought the course the other day and just completing watching it and taking detailed notes. It was extremely valuable and I really enjoyed it! Mizan

Comprei o seu curso de Violao Clássico. Puxa estou muito contente, valeu cada centavo! Me arrependo de não ter comprado seu curso antes, que maravilha! Cristiano - Brazil

I have purchased both your classical guitar building course and your steel string course. I have built 4 classicals and 2 steel strings. As always your videos are great and serve as a wonderful guide through the whole process. Steven

I am hooked! I am enjoying watching and learning how to build a classical guitar. I am binge watching through the lessons and cannot wait to get started. I am taking your advice and watching all the videos before starting. Raul

I recently purchased your classical guitar building course and I watched 20-30% of the contents so far. It’s a great course. Thank you so much making this available. Tateo

I started watching the videos already. I find them very interesting, especially the way you show several ways to do the same operation with less specialized equipment. Dan

I been through the classic online course several times & now assembling the shop – so I’m close!Thanks again for making such a fantastic course I am a retired professional trainer for Wilson Learning and I have never seen better! Ken St. John

I’m currently working my way through your online classical guitar building course. I wanted to say thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills of this amazing tradition with the rest of the world. I’ve had many years of woodworking experience and would never have been able to get as far as I have so quickly without your course. Jason

I finished my third Spanish guitar and the first one using your videos as my guide. What an amazing learning experience! Thank you for that. Your insights and detailed guidance gave me the confidence and the excitement to get the job done. As someone who’s only made a couple of Adirondack chairs until three years ago I’m very grateful for your expertise. Couldn’t have done it without your eyes and voice with me the whole way. Thanks. Noah

I just purchased your acoustic guitar course. I tried to ignore it for months but I just have to do it. It's true - I'm a repeater having used your classical course a few years ago with a wonderful result. Bob

This is a great course, and a significant addition to the instructional material available on guitar building. Jimmy

Just recently bought the 1st two chapters of your on-line classical guitar course and am absolutely loving them. Rick

Your videos are amazing. Your first video was the classical guitar course. I was the first person to purchase and have never looked back. To this day I reference that video. Very organized, logical step by step. Heidi

Just purchased the Classical Guitar Building course. I am already on CH. 4. So far the course is really making everything come together. I have read just about every classical guitar making book out there and now it's really making sense. Thanks for your hard work! Steve

I just finished my 3rd classical guitar using your online course.The course is terrific! Thanks again for teaching me how to make guitars. Steve in Minnesota

I purchased your online courses for classical and steel string guitars. In my opinion these are the best guitar-building instructional materials (video or written) available anywhere. Every step is explained and demonstrated in intricate detail. Your teaching style has a way of reducing stress and making the entire process an enjoyable journey, and the end result is a really great guitar! Jim

"I was the first person to purchase Robbie’s first online course “Classical Guitar Building” It feels as though Robbie is still right there, supporting me every step of the way. His in-depth step by step video programs are amazing and his style of building make it so easy to follow. It makes for a very pleasant building experience. I continue to purchase his online courses when ever a new one arrives online. I am now a full time builder and love when my instruments are played all over the world. Thanks Robbie for being such a great friend, an amazing teacher and mentoring me into the luthier I am today. " Heidi in Canada