[JessThrasher]

I work at a music store just to let you know. I work with sales, not repairs and tech. Some of the older people working at the store fix guitars and such. I want to start fixing guitars, and I even have abit of knowledge with the way they work. I can't work as a tech cuz im self taught at fixing. I can't find any course to take either. I could start an apprenticeship with the store's owner and I might do that sometime. Any clue how long it will take?

[SprayTech]

Going to a Luthiers school would be my choice if I wanted to learn the trade .
I just did a fast google search and they are everywhere .

[JessThrasher]

What about apprenticing under a professional?

[SprayTech]

nothing wrong with that , but you may have a better chance working with a pro easier if you go to a luthier school first , as most pro's dont have the time to teach every little nuance , and learning the basics first will be a much needed .

I Re-finish Automobiles for a living ( 30 years now ) and I went to school first as no shop would hire me because I didnt know the basics , as they dont have time to teach , as they are busy making money , but after I had all the basics down , I found an easier time of finding a job , then learned more from each painter I worked with as I learned my trade better and better . After a few years of working at different shops with several painters I went out on my own as a full fledge painter and have not looked back . But I still go to schools to keep up with all the new products to stay up on my career . Its never an end to learning !

This is just my take on wanting to learn something . Nothing wrong learning from a Pro , but his time and patience may be limited as he is busy making his shop money and may not have all time to work with you as a student

[karcey]

Good suggestion by SprayTech. Starting your own training is a great way to show a future employer that you're really interested.