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### ALFREDO LERMA LUTHIER

# Instrument Maintenance

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## Course Overview

This comprehensive instrument maintenance workshop covers everything from diagnosing the most common problems to making basic instrument adjustments.

The course is suitable for all audiences and skill levels, offering a practice-oriented approach.

In this course, we evaluate, recondition, maintain and make the necessary fundamental adjustments to classical guitars and other plucked string instruments **(not including electric or electroacoustic instruments)**, using elements, materials and household items, which can be found in any home goods market.

**It is offered in two formats: in person and online, which you can [access here](https://lutherieacademy.com/courses/cleaning)**

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## Course Contents

Regular maintenance is crucial to improving the playability, sound quality, and durability of your instrument. By mastering these skills, you not only save on repair costs, but you also develop a deeper connection with your instruments.

- #### Detailed Diagnostics
  
  Gain hands-on experience in cleaning and conditioning your instrument's tuning pegs, nuts, frets, and performing a complete polish.
- #### Hands-On Skills
  
  Gain practical experience with tuning pegs, nuts, frets, and overall cleaning and polishing.
- #### Materials Included
  
  All necessary materials are provided; simply bring your instruments.
- #### Expert Instruction
  
  Work under the guidance of a luthier with a respectable professional career, who will accompany you in every step of the process to maintain your instrument.

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## Course Details

**Terms & Conditions:** Prepayment. \***24 hours notice of cancellation** is requiredfor rescheduling.

**Participants:** Individual | Group class **(personalized attention).**

**Duration:** 1 class with **3 hours**.

**Requirements:** Suitable for anyone interested in learning with the technical, theoretical, and practical guidance of a professional luthier. Please note that **the use of work clothes, closed shoes and proper safety equipment is mandatory at all times in the workshop.**

**Location:** **Uruguay.**

****It is also offered [online](https://lutherieacademy.com/courses/cleaning), and you can access [here](https://lutherieacademy.com/courses/cleaning)****

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11800 Montevideo, Uruguay

 

**Phone:** +598 97 727 097

 

**Email: **luthier@alfredolerma.com

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