ALFREDO LERMA LUTHIER
Lutes and Historical Guitars
Preserving Sound, Honoring History
There are few activities that remain so deeply rooted in traditional methods and techniques as the arts and crafts involved in lutherie.
For more than 15 years, I trained with masters from around the world in the construction, restoration, and conservation of historical instruments, as well as in anthropological, organological, and musicological research on the evolution of stringed instruments.
These experiences have given me a deep respect for the knowledge and understanding required to preserve these arts and crafts, and I have taken on the responsibility of dedicating myself to passing on as much of the knowledge I have acquired as possible to future generations.
The Lutherie Legacy
Through different stages fo technical, university, and artistic studies, I taught myself my craft.
I have been working with musical instruments of various types, such as violins, violas, harps, lyres, pianolas, mandolins, lutes, vihuelas, and classical, romantic, Renaissance, and baroque guitars, for almost 20 years.
I currently reside in Montevideo, Uruguay, where I continue to research and share my experiences in collaboration with fellow musicians, luthiers, and apprentices.
I feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy this work with archaeologists, musicologists, museologists, and historians dedicated to the preservation of instruments belonging to public and private collections around the world.
Lutherie Courses
Without the transmission of knowledge, many arts and crafts are doomed to die out with their masters.
Having dedicated my life to lutherie, I believe it is important that this profession be preserved and continue to develop in the future, and this is what drives me to offer my personalized courses.
In these classes, we carry out specific tasks, focusing on the concrete objectives necessary to complete each apprentice's projects.
I met Alfredo Lerma almost 10 years ago. I was a student in his luthier workshop for several years, where I learned a lot. He is a person who will enlighten you when you are learning something...
Maria Elena Wassan
In addition to being one of the kindest people I have met in Montevideo, his work restoring my archlute was beautiful and made it possible for me to do the concert. I thank you immensely Alfredo.
Anderson de Lima
Alfredo Lerma is a great luthier. He has the skill, the knowledge, and the passion for what he does. He has repaired several of my instruments, leaving them as good as new. I had the opportunity...
Isidoro Roitman
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