ALFREDO LERMA LUTHIER
Friends of the Workshop
Alfredo Lerma Luthier
Alfredo Lerma was born in 1975 in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina and has Spanish citizenship, which has allowed him to collaborate with masters from various countries around the world.
He started building musical instruments in 2006 and since 2015 he participates in various historical lutherie associations and his research projects have been awarded with international prizes and grants.
He is currently located in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he creates and preserves musical instruments for private collectors, museums, conservatories, music schools, and individual artists.
While continuing his work, he is also busy training the next generation of luthiers through various public and private educational institutions.
Germán González Estomba - Uruguay
Luthier of Classical and Spanish Guitars
A lifelong resident of Montevideo, Germán dedicates kindly his time to working with Spanish and Classical Guitars family and the musicians behind them.
Thomas D. Mattano - Italy
Violin & Historical Instruments Maker
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he is currently based in Cremona, working with historical plucked and fretted string instruments for various masters and performers around the world.
Andrea Salomé - Colombia
Oboist in Chamber Ensembles
Andrea is a resident oboist and student at the National University of Colombia. You can contact her if you need reeds for oboe or English horn. She performs as an interpreter in chamber ensembles and gives introductory lessons for students.
Facundo Fernandez Luna - Uruguay
Director, Musician and Composer of Original Soundtracks
Renowned Uruguayan artist, dedicated to orchestral training in national and international institutions specialized in BSO. He is one of the most outstanding musicians in his country, working with famous film directors, short films and documentaries.
Nicole R. Álvarez - Uruguay
Specialist in Regional and Folkloric Instruments
Born in New Jersey, USA and now based in Montevideo, Nicole (aka Dr. RevOps) manages the technical aspects of the workshop´s website and operations. In the shop, she dedicates her pasion to working regional and folkloric instruments.
Martín Berloto - Uruguay
Specialized Technician in Guitars, Electric Basses and Amplifiers
Established in Montevideo, is dedicated to the repair, modification and calibration of guitars, electric basses, and amplifiers. He has over 20 years of experience working with musicians worldwide. He also offers online courses through his platform, “Electrónica para Músicos”.
Ars Nova - Cuba
Early Music Ensemble
Integrated by talented musicians, this ensemble has made multiple presentations with resounding success in different scenarios of their country and the world. Celebrating 20 years of trajectory, it is a true honor to count on their participation in our network of associated artists.
Sabrina Lastman - Uruguay
Singer, Performer & Teacher of Feldenkrais for Musicians
Citizen of Montevideo, trained in New York and Israel. Her productions and shows have been recognized internationally. Continuing with her artistic presentations, she is also dedicated to the training of musicians using the Feldenkrais method.
Juan Oscar Muzio - Argentine
Luthier of Antique Instruments and Classical Guitars
Established in Buenos Aires, he has more than 40 years of experience in lutherie, teaching and concert activity. Collaborating with the research of traditional guitars and antique instruments, in 2015 he was invited to inaugurate the “Escuela de Luthería” in Luque, Paraguay. Musicians from Europe and America own instruments of his authorship.
Maria Machado - Spain
Master Luthier of Violin, Cello & Doublebass
Born and graduated from the "Escuela de Lutheria in Tucumán", Argentina, María is currently based in Valencia. There she works in the construction, restoration, repair and maintenance of all the instruments that make up the fretted string family.
Claudia Gulich y Juan Oscar Muzio - Argentine
Duo en Consonancia
They are dedicated to the interpretation of Original Music for Guitar Duo of the XIX, XX and XXI Centuries, with reproductions of instruments built by Juan. They have presented their concerts in the main halls of the country and through online platforms. In 2024 they performed as soloists with the Guitar Ensemble of the Juan José Castro Conservatory.
Eduardo Sohns - Argentine
Teacher, Performer of Early and Folklore Instruments
Born in Buenos Aires, he studied early music in Switzerland. Back in his country, he taught early music at the National and the Municipal Conservatory. He is the author of numerous publications related to Renaissance music and in addition to his interest in early music, he plays Latin American instruments.
Ignacio Casciani Castellano - Uruguay
Luthier of Violin, Cello & Doublebass
Born in Montevideo, he studied music and lutherie in Switzerland. Back in his country, he continues to play double bass in the main orchestras and chamber ensembles of the region, while working in the construction, restoration, repair and maintenance of freted string instruments.
Sergio Esteban Lobo - Argentine
Luthier and Teacher at "Escuela de Luthería Alfredo Del Lungo”.
Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, he is in charge of the workshop practices in Violin, Viola, Cello and Restoration of Plucked Instruments in the "Escuela de Luthería". He lives in Tafí del Valle, where he has his private workshop.
Marcos Labraga - Uruguay
Concert guitars Luthier
He currently resides in Ciudad de la Costa, dedicating himself exclusively to the manufacture of concert guitars. Its instruments, with a clearly defined personality, are used by professional guitarists both on stage and on recordings.
Marcos Pablo Dalmacio - Brasil
Teacher, Composer and Orquestal Director
Performer of period instruments (vihuela, lute, mandolin and renaissance, baroque, romantic and terzine guitars). He gives concerts, masterclasses and lectures at festivals, universities and conservatories in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Spain, Portugal, France and Brazil. He has recorded editions in discographic and digital formats and is the author of the book “A sonata para guitarra na Viena de Beethoven e Schubert”. He is artistic director and violinist of the Orquestra de Cordas da Ilha (Florianópolis) and Artistic Director of the International Guitar Festival of Balneario Camboriú.
Germán Plessl - Argentine
Master in Fine Signature Furniture
Argentine cabinetmaker and designer, creator of GP Ebanisteria de Autor, a school that bears his name. He studied at The Krenov School Fine Woodforniture, California and worked as a cabinetmaker in Berlin for 5 years. His works are recognized for technical excellence and an intimate conversation with wood and forms, exhibited and published in private collections in the USA, Germany, England and Argentina. As a teacher he has trained a large number of students in the art of cabinetmaking, both in his own country and in Chile, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Mexico and Colombia. His workshop is located in Villa del Parque, Buenos Aires.
Gabriel Aguilera Valdebenito - Italy
Musician, Performer and Master of Historical Lutherie
Born in Chile and resident in Europe since 1980, he has become one of the leading Masters of Historical Lutherie in the construction of Antique Instruments in Latin America, Europe, Asia and USA. He has recorded albums with several historical and Latin American music groups and his performances are acclaimed in all venues. He has also developed his acting career, participating in series and movies in various parts of the world. He is currently based in Tuscania, where he trains in his workshop the apprentices of the next generation of Luthiers.
Valeria Galan - Uruguay
Valeria Galán Producer
Artist and producer with an intense activity linked to local and international music and performing arts. She dedicates her work to the creation, production and management of flamenco artists' shows and other editorial lines. Winner of several worldwide calls, she currently directs the annual cycle of international flamenco at the Teatro Solís, declared of interest by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Uruguay.
Gustavo Reyna Vezoli - Uruguay
Teacher, Composer and Performer of Classical & Early Instruments
Gustavo is a Uruguayan citizen, dedicated to teaching in public and private institutions. His performances as a soloist and as part of Chamber Ensembles (playing works for Lutes, Archilutes, Vihuelas, Classical, Romantic, Renaissance and Barrroque Guitars) have been praised all over the world.
Associated Artists Directory
It is essential to work collaboratively with performers, composers, artistic producers, lutherie tool suppliers and colleagues from all over the world to develop cultural and educational community projects.
This call is to share information about our research and professional experiences, promoting teamwork and disseminating updates on our artistic activities.
Continuous learning and teaching is one of the main objectives of this interdisciplinary cultural network, celebrating our passion for music.
If you want to join this community of professional artists, contact me to send you the details and join the members of this community of associated artists.
