Now Accepting Students for In Person Classes 

 

Join us for  2026 In Person Training

 

Exclusive Enrollment for Southeast Guitar Repair Academy’s In-Person Guitar Repair Luthier Program

We’re excited to announce that Southeast Guitar Repair Academy is opening enrollment for 6 in-person instruction spots each year with master luthier Barrett Culpepper at our Buford workshop.

Tuition: $10,000

Your tuition includes:

  • 4 weeks of intensive, hands-on training in our workshop
  • Lifetime access to our comprehensive Online Master's Program (a $5200 value) - allowing you to prepare in advance and continue learning long after your course.

A Focused Learning Experience

With a 1:2 Max student-to-instructor ratio, our program offers a deeply personalized and immersive education. This small class size ensures you receive one-on-one guidance, so you can master essential skills like setups, hand-carved bone work, fret dressing, refrets, and much more. You’ll never be left behind - we’re committed to your success.

Lifetime Learning

Your education doesn’t end after four weeks. You’ll have lifetime access to our ever-growing Online Master’s Guitar Repair Luthier Program, which includes a continually expanding library of repair tutorials and ongoing support from our expert team.

Accommodations

Need a place to stay? Lodging at our Student Apartment is available for $1,500 for the month.

Limited Enrollment

We know some students prefer hands-on, in-person learning. That’s why we limit our in-person sessions to just four annually. Due to high demand, spots are limited. Contact us today to check availability and secure your place.

Schedule

  • Class Days: Tuesday - Saturday
  • Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM (Tuesday - Friday), 10 AM - 4 PM (Saturday)

Enrollment Details

  • Deposit: $3,000 (grants you immediate access to the Master’s Online Course)
  • Remaining Balance: $7,000, due before your class starts

 

 

Students are expected to have the Stewmac Southeast Guitar Repair Academy Tool Package https://stewmac.sjv.io/zx9z00

and the following items for class:

-Respirator Mask

-Pliers

-Screwdriver set

-Pair of safety glasses

 

We will be supplying you a bonus Tool Kit on day 1 that includes the following items:

-electric screw driver

-Precision File set

-Fret Guards

-6" Machinists Rule

-Feeler Gauge

-Drill Bit String Winder Attachment

-Hex Key Set

-Snark Tuner

-Capo

-Digital Calipers

-String Clippers

-Rem Oil

-Lemon Oil

-Dunlop 65

-Graphite

-Woodworker Pencil

 

Please call to discuss any additional details or questions you may have. 

 

2026 Available Classes

 JUST ADDED!!! APRIL 14TH, 2026 through MAY 9TH, 2026. ( 2 Spots Remain)

 

 

June 2, 2026 through June 27, 2026 (SOLD OUT)

 

August 4, 2026 through August 29, 2026 ( SOLD OUT)

 

 

 

 

 

Sign Up For April 14, 2026 Class Start

Student Lodging Available

Student Apartment is just 1.5 miles away. $1500 Lodging fee.