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Course Schedule, Costs & Application

Spring 2012

February 13, 2012 - June 29, 2012

Fall 2012

August 30, 2012 - February 1, 2013

Spring 2013

February 11, 2013 - June 28, 2013

Tuition
Tuition for the 10-11 school year  is $9,950. This figure does not include cost of the student's tools or materials for student instruments. Financial Aid is available to students who qualify. Contact Bart Applewhite for more information. He can be reached by phone at 602-243-1179 or 1-800-507-FRET, or by e-mail at info@roberto-venn.com.

The cost of the optional Tool Seminar remains at $325.. 

Tools
Roberto-Venn provides the students with some of the specialized tools required for guitar building, as well as most supplies such as glue, sandpaper, and various solvents. However, students are required to have a kit of personal tools and supplies. A list of these tools is provided to students before the first day of class. Many of the required tools are available for purchase from the school at competitive prices, although students can buy them elsewhere or bring tools they already have. Questions regarding the suitability of personal tools can be answered by the R-V staff. The R-V School's current total cost for the tools we stock is about $500 plus tax**. We also require students to purchase a tool kit provided by Stew Mac (www.stewmac.com) which will include more specialized lutherie tools for fretwork and nut and saddle work. These tools cost around $400

Instrument Materials
The cost of materials used for the two required student instruments can vary widely depending on wood, hardware, and electronics choices. The cost for the two required student instruments averages about $1425 plus tax**.

** Tax (9.3%) will be added to all material purchases.

Note: Roberto-Venn does not accept credit cards

 

Application Procedure 1. Complete and sign the Application for Instruction. Please note which course you plan to attend. (Fall or Spring) Download here: Microsoft Word format,  Adobe PDF format 2. Enclose a copy of your high school diploma and high school transcripts, or G.E.D. (or recognized equivalent) 3. Read and sign the Understanding R-V Training and Course Content form. Download here: Microsoft Word format, Adobe PDF Format   4. Send a check or money order for $250* along with your "Application for Instruction", a copy of your diploma, transcripts or G.E.D. and the "Understanding R-V Training" form to the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery. * The $250 payment is refundable prior to enrollment and represents a $50 application fee and a $200 tuition down payment.

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