Reviews of Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery (School)

Doc Payton

This is very unexpected and very sad! Very bad phone etiquette/customer service. I called the school this morning and asked if they could do some work on my guitar. I wanted to get my Gibson SG refretted. I was transferred to John who is suppose to be the go to person for my situation. Instead, I was told by John that he didn't want the job or the hassle because Stainless Steel frets are too hard on his tools and he decline to do the work then proceeded to rush me off the phone and hung up on me in mid sentence of my question!!! I'm sorry but did I not call a well established and famed school of Luthiers for their assistance??? I didn't call Guitar Center or Bizarre Guitar or any other fairly competent business, I went straight to the G.O.A.T so I thought!! But I do appreciate that they saved me from spending my hard earned money there!! I guess, thanks for NOTHING!!!

Andrew Beckius

An amazing program led by equally amazing instructors...

John Lippi

The oldest GUITAR MAKING SCHOOL in North America! *Although they sometimes take in repairs to work into their curriculum, R-V is NOT a repair shop, so the only reviewer offering low marks should amend his review and visit an authorized Gibson repair tech... This SCHOOL offers an introduction to a very deep and multifaceted craft. You get out of it what you put into it... 42+ years in business and alumni working in most of the major guitar companies in the world speaks volumes. There's always room for improvement, but overall I had fun as a student, made some very cool instruments, and learned a lot!

Erik Reed Mohn

A fantastic place to train. Outstanding staff.

Steve Janka

Fall of 2010 graduate.

James Sanscrainte

I was a student in 2012. I have been through lots of training and education, and this was the best educational experience I've ever had. They are great educators and trainers. People come from all over the world to this school for a reason. Graduates leave with solid skills for entering a historic trade.