Lutherie

Lutherie

Lutherie

Lutherie

Imagine, arriving at Planet Bluegrass eager to assemble your first musical instrument. After meeting your instructors and fellow students, you get to choose a mandolin kit, each one made of beautiful woods, and begin. Four days later, you leave with a mandolin, created mostly with your own hands and partly with the assistance of a group of remarkable luthiers who facilitate this unforgettable building experience in our onsite workshop.

We hope you’re able to join us in 2023 for an experience that you can be proud of every time you pick up your instrument to play knowing that your hands themselves built it.

Mandolin Building

This year, we’ll have 15 mandolin building spots available that feature a new mandolin design (See Mandolin Building 2.0). There is no building experience required - just a good attitude and focus. Tuition includes your mandolin kit and expert instruction from luthiers Marcus Engstrom, Dan Roberts, Bobby Wintringham, Brody Klemer, William Classon, and Mark Gibson.

Mandolin Building 2.0

The Experience