Video Series

Robert O'Brien - Trevor Gore interview

Luthier and instructor, Robert O'Brien, sits down with Australian luthier, Trevor Gore, for a Q&A session about guitars
Robert O'Brien - Trevor Gore interview
14:53
O'Brien Guitars - Lute family instruments
06:22
O'Brien Guitars - 2020 Beginning of year video
02:49
Joe Robinson - Misty
06:02
Guitar Town 2019 - Sunday workshop with artists
90:22
The Lost Fingers - She's fresh
04:34
The Lost Fingers - Pump up the jam
04:05
Joe Robinson at Guitar Town 2019
02:50
Joe Robinson interview - Guitar Town 2019
05:05
Muriel Anderson interview - Guitar Town 2019
09:42
Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp 2019 - Sugarfoot Rag by Hank Garland
03:30
Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp 2019 - Drive in by Jerry Reed
05:44
Richard Smith performsThe Entertainer
04:24
Richard Smith performs Danza Paraguaya
03:55
Muriel Anderson plays Starry Starry Night at Guitar Town 2019
03:45
Muriel Anderson plays a latin version of Superstition at Guitar Town 2019
05:51
O'Brien Guitars - 2019 beginning of year video
02:18
Paco Chorobo USA Flamenco Guitar Building Course 2019
00:31
Christie Lenee at the Guitar Town 2018 Saturday morning Q&A
08:50
John Jorgenson at Guitar Town 2018
04:17
Andy Mckee at the Guitar Town 2018 Saturday morning Q&A
03:59
John Jorgenson at the Guitar Town 2018 Saturday morning Q&A
08:01
Guitar Town 2018 - Acoustic Q&A workshop
55:53
Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes at Guitar Town 2018
02:35
Al di Meola at the Guitar Town 2018 Saturday morning Q&A
01:52
Rory Hoffman at the Guitar Town 2018 Saturday morning Q&A
02:18
Christie Lenée performs Graceland at Guitar town 2018
05:32
Rory Hoffman performs at Guitar Town 2018
03:00
Christie Lenée at Guitar Town 2018
09:14
Rory Hoffman Bossa Nova at Guitar Town 2018
05:34
The John Jorgenson Quintet at Copper Mountain Guitar Town 2018
06:04
Liam O'Brien plays the Beatles at Guitar Town 2018
03:04
Bella Speelman perfoms at Guitar Town 2018
01:56
Rory Hoffman at Guitar Town 2018
03:56
Bella Speelman at Guitar Town 2018
03:37
Liam O'Brien at Guitar Town 2018
03:55
John Jorgenson Quintet live at Guitar Town 2018
03:40
John Jorgenson Quintet - Live at Guitar Town 2018
12:33
Richard Smith - Would you like to play the guitar?
02:35
Eric Johnson at Guitar Town 2012
11:23
Eric Johnson at Guitar Town 2012
04:38
More Eric Johnson at Guitar Town 2012
00:00
Joe Robinson - guitar influences
02:56
Robert O'Brien - French polish course Curitiba
01:22
Jam session 2014 Guiitar Town
08:57
Guitar Town 2014 acoustic musicians guitar workshop
59:55
Tommy Emmanuel and Laurence Juber Backstage jam
01:39
O'Brien Guitars Fan Mail from Dennis Brink
01:25
Welcome to 2018 - Shop Maintenance Time
02:18
Merry Christmas from O'Brien Guitars
02:58
Guitar Town 2017 Acoustic Musician's Guitar Workshop
65:21
Tommy Emmanuel Rhythm section
04:18
Tommy Emmanuel - Blood Brother
05:53
Tommy Emmanuel at Guitar Town 2017
05:12
Tommy Emmanuel Boogie Woogie
11:16
O'Brien Guitars - Dan Erlewine interview
20:46
Guitar Town 2016 - electric session
13:23
Guitar Town 2016 - Sweet Georgia Brown
05:09
Guitar Town 2016 -
06:22
Rocky Mountain Guitar Camp Concert
00:06
GFA 2016 Interview with Marshall Brune - $235,000 Torres guitar
09:31
Online Flamenco Guitar Building Course and Documentary
01:58
Andy McKee plays his harp guitar at Guitar Town 2015
05:12
Andy McKee at Guitar Town 2015
05:25
Eric Johnson at Guitar Town 2015
02:55
Ramirez Guitar shop tour - August 2012
02:12
David Nichols Custom Pearl Inlay
03:56
O'Brien São Paulo Guitar Show - Sponsors
04:03
O'Brien São Paulo Guitar Show
02:55
Colorado Luthiers Group meeting May 2014 - Part I
10:03
Colorado Luthiers Group Meeting May 2014 Part II
10:11
Colorado Luthiers Group meeting May 2014 Part III
39:57
Robert O'Brien interview for American Lutherie magazine Part IV
21:33
Robert O'Brien interview for American Lutherie magazine Part III
15:22
Robert O'Brien interview for American Lutherie magazine Part II
10:34
Robert O'Brien interview for American Lutherie Magazine Part I
12:28
O'Brien Guitars Blooper video
01:14
Luthier Course in Brazil - Borges / O'Brien - 10º Curso de Lutheria
01:22
An Evening with José Romanillos - Part IV
12:20
An Evening with José Romanillos - Part V
25:16
An Evening with José Romanillos - Part III
23:16
An Evening with José Romanillos - Part II
16:42
An Evening with José Romanillos - Part I
19:08
José Romanillos Spanish Guitar and Vihuela Museum - Sigüenza Spain
02:31
Euclides Marques Plays Lamento By Pixinguinha on a Tessarin 7 String Guitar
04:02
Euclides Marques performs on a 7 string guitar built by Antonio Tessarin
04:34
O'Brien Guitars - Learn Guitar Building
02:03
O'Brien Online Guitar Building Courses
03:07
"Voicing" the Guitar - Lecture - Robert O'Brien
70:50
Side Bending by hand.mpg
18:13
How to select wood for guitar soundboards
18:23
O'Brien Guitars 2010 private guitar building class promo
01:38
Highlights from Healdsburg
10:00

About My Video Series

Luthier Tips du Jour

In 2008 I started a free instructional video series on Youtube called Luthier Tips du Jour. This series has become very popular the world over and has grown to be a very inclusive “How to” video library. It continues to grow as I add more videos every few weeks to the already extensive list.

How I began the Luthier Tips du Jour series is an interesting story. I literally had the idea come to me in the shower one morning. Not knowing anything about video editing or even camera work I almost gave up on several occasions. In the beginning I was spending more than 40 hours to produce a 5 minute video. It took an exacting toll on me, my shop time and my personal life. LMI turned me onto some video editing software and that helped considerably. I now am able to edit the videos much quicker but still spend a considerable amount of time to produce the videos. It has been a huge learning curve for me and I continue to learn more about video production with each video I produce. You will notice as you watch the videos that over time the quality of the editing has improved considerably.

The second largest viewing audience I have comes from Brazil. In February of 2009 Cesar Tessarin suggested adding English and Portuguese subtitles to the videos and then took on the task of translating the audio and including the subtitles for both languages in the videos! This is also a monumental task and I am very grateful to Cesar for taking this on. Using the CC option on Youtube allows the viewer to then have the subtitles translated into any other language. Having the Portuguese subtitles allows the Youtube CC translation to be more true to the original when translating to other Latin based languages than if it were being translated from English.

Luthiers Mercantile International proudly sponsors the Luthier Tips du Jour videos. In addition to LMI, videos 1-65 also say sponsored by the Red Rocks Community College School of Lutherie. I started that program in 2003 and grew it to International recognition with over 100 students per semester. However, I left the college in March of 2012 and am no longer associated with the school. Videos after number 65 reflect this.

I hope you enjoy the videos and appreciate my efforts.

Watch Luthier Tips du Jour

Luthier Tips du Jour Mailbag

Over the years I have gotten many emails from viewers around the world asking questions on topics they have seen in my Luthier Tips du Jour videos. So, in January of 2013 I decided to address some of these questions in a new series called Luthier Tips du Jour Mailbag. These videos are not subtitled.

Watch Luthier Tips du Jour Mailbag

Product Videos

I have been asked to do many product demo and instructional videos. Since I am a consultant for LMI I do most of the videos for the products they develop. These are available here as well as on DVD’s when you purchase the products from them. Some of these videos are short demo videos while others are very in depth instructional videos on how to set up and use different products.

Watch Product Videos

Robert’s Guitars

If you have ever wondered what an O'Brien Guitar sounds like, here are a bunch of videos of folks playing his guitars.

Watch Videos About Robert’s Guitars

Instruments built by students

Many folks come to O'Brien Guitars every year and build their guitars with Robert. Here are some videos of those guitars.

Watch Videos of Instruments Built by Students

Repairs

Many of the repairs I do in my shop have been documented on video. Check out these videos to see some of the scope of my work. If you want to go more in depth and see more details about some of the repairs, check out my Repair and Restoration Course. Greg Maxwell also has a Setup and Repair Course that you will find useful.

Watch Videos of Repairs

Live Streams

Do you want to learn more about all things lutherie related and have some fun doing it? Then check out this list of my Live Stream videos. Some of the guests on my Live Streams are the best in the business and willingly share information and their experiences with the viewers in an interactive and fun format!

Watch Live Stream Replays

Builder's Showcase

This series of videos was the brainchild of friend and fellow luthier, Elaine seat. She invited members of my invitation only private Google Chat Group to showcase their work using the Zoom platform. Viewers were able to ask questions about their work and guitars. A lot of useful information was freely shared.

Watch Videos of Builder's Showcase

Other Videos

Here you will find a bunch of my other videos. These range from videos of guitars produced in my private guitar building classes to videos of artists playing some of my guitars as well as interviews with people like renowned luthier José Romanillos.

Watch Other Videos