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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSGUITAR CRAFTMAJOR AREA // GUITAR CRAFTGCRFT-101 ELECTRONICS 1 (1)An introduction to guitar and bass electronics. Topicsinclude: understanding magnetic, piezo, and activepickups, proper shielding techniques, switching options,and proper soldering technique as well as troubleshooting and repair. Students are required to research awide range of after-market electronics. Ten lecture hoursand 10 supervised lab hours plus projects for one quarter.GCRFT-102 FRETWORK AND SETUP 1 (2)In this course, students will learn essential guitarmaintenance techniques used by professional technicians.String height and truss rod adjustment, intonation,fret dressing and fret replacement are covered alongwith effective methods for troubleshooting relatedproblems. Students will learn principles of temperamentand harmonics as well as how to adjust the instrumentfor proper musical “feel.” Eight lecture hours and 24supervised lab hours plus projects for one quarter.COURSESGCRFT-103 INSTRUMENT DESIGN 1 (2)Every detail of an instrument’s design affects its musicalityand playability. This course covers principles of neck,headstock, and body design, including the weight andmusical properties of various types of tone woods aswell as pickguard and control cover fabrication anddesign, selecting instrument hardware, musical qualitiesof hardware materials, overview of instrument fabricationhistory, and template design. Eight lecture hours and14 supervised lab hours plus independent researchassignments and design projects for one quarter.GCRFT-104 INSTRUMENT FABRICATION 1 (6)Building outstanding instruments starts withunderstanding the tonal properties of wood and shapingit to produce the most musical results. This course isan introduction to the use of woodworking tools andtechniques, including routing, jointing, milling, andshaping along with the use of large industrial and handheld tools. Six lecture hours and 33 supervised lab hoursplus independent fabrication projects for one quarter.GCRFT-105 INSTRUMENT REPAIR (2)This course covers the methodology and organizationof materials and procedures for basic guitarrepair and modification. Topics include: building therelationship between musician-client and technician, andcommunicating in musical and technical language. Twelvelecture hours plus projects for one quarter.14GCRFT-201 ELECTRONICS 2 (1)Prerequisites: GCRFT-101 Electronics 1A continuation of Electronics 1; students learn electronictroubleshooting and wiring modifications, coil taps, phaseswitching, and other more advanced electronics applications.Students will also learn how to make their own magneticpickups, balancing output and tone to arrive at optimal tonalproperties for different instruments and stylistic applications.Ten lecture hours and 12 supervised lab hours plus projectsfor one quarter.GCRFT-202 FRETWORK & SETUP 2 (2)Prerequisites: GCRFT-102 Fretwork & Setup 1 Continuationof Fretwork & Setup 1 with emphasis on final preparation fordemands of professional setup. Four lecture hours and 30supervised lab hours plus projects for one quarter.GCRFT-203 INSTRUMENT DESIGN 2 (1)Prerequisites: GCRFT-103 Instrument Design 1 Studentsdesign a tilt-back neck and body and research the designand fabrication of classic instrument designs, including theFender Stratocaster and Gibson Les Paul. Four lecture hoursand six supervised lab hours plus independent researchassignments and design projects for one quarter.GCRFT-204 INSTRUMENT FABRICATION 2 (6)Prerequisites: GCRFT-104 Instrument Fabrication 1. Theultimate proof of a luthier’s knowledge and skill is in theinstrument itself. As the centerpiece of the program, eachstudent designs and fabricates a personal electric guitaror bass from raw materials, including instrument bodies,necks and pickups as well as painting and buffing. Fourlecture hours and 35 supervised lab hours plus independentfabrication project for one quarter.GCRFT-206 FINISH WORK (3)Prerequisites: GCRFT-103 Instrument Design 1, GCRFT-104Instrument Fabrication 1:An instrument’s finish is not onlycosmetic, but can have a profound effect on its musicalproperties. This course covers procedures and techniquesfor finishing and repairing musical instruments, includingpreparation, painting, and buffing. Twelve lecture hours and24 supervised lab hours plus projects for one quarter.PERFORMANCE // GUITAR CRAFTGCRFT-107 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 1 (2)Private instrument instruction on electric guitar or bass witha focus on understanding the relationship between musicalstyle, technique, sound, and instrument design. One privatelesson hour per week for one quarter.ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONSGCRFT-207 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 2 (2)Prerequisites: GCRFT-107 Instrument Performance 1.Continuation of private instrument instruction on electricguitar or bass with a focus on understanding the relationshipbetween musical style, sound, and instrument design. Oneprivate lesson hour per week for one quarter.GCRFT-307 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 3 (2)Prerequisites: GCRFT-207 Instrument Performance 2.Private instrument instruction on acoustic guitar with focuson understanding the relationship between musical style,technique, sound and acoustic guitar design. One privatelesson hour per week for one quarterGUITAR CRAFT// ACOUSTIC GUITAR DESIGNGCRFT-107 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 1 (2)Private instrument instruction on electric guitar or bass witha focus on understanding the relationship between musicalstyle, technique, sound, and instrument design. One privatelesson hour per week for one quarter.GCRFT-207 INSTRUMENT PERFORMANCE 2 (2)Prerequisites: GCRFT-107 Instrument Performance 1.Continuation of private instrument instruction on electricguitar or bass with a focus on understanding the relationshipbetween musical style, sound, and instrument design. Oneprivate lesson hour per week for one quarter.EMPHASIS // GUITAR CRAFT ACOUSTIC DESIGNPrerequisites: GCRFT-203 Instrument Design 2. Every detailof an instrument’s design affects ergonomics, function,sound and playability. This course covers principals ofacoustic guitar neck, headstock and body design, includingselection of hardware and template design. Eight lecturehours, fourteen supervised lab hours, research assignmentsand design projects.COURSESGCRFT-303 ACOUSTIC GUITAR DESIGN (2)GCRFT-304 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FABRICATION (5)Prerequisites: GCRFT-204 Instrument Fabrication 2. Eachstudent builds a complete acoustic guitar from raw materials.Topics include: wood selection, sizing stock and surfacing,bracing, neck and body construction, scaling, marquetry,inlay work and setup. 20 lecture hours and 39 supervised labhours plus projects.GCRFT-305 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FIXTURES (4)Prerequisites: GCRFT-203 Instrument Design 2. Design andmanufacture of all necessary fixtures for the constructionof an acoustic guitar. Includes molds, clamping fixtures andlayout templates. Six lecture hours and 28 supervised labhours.GCRFT-306 ACOUSTIC GUITAR FINISHING (2)Prerequisites: GCRFT-106 Finish Work. Techniques forfinishing acoustic guitars, including wood preparation, filling,masking, sealing, top coating, sanding, color sanding andbuffing. Eight lecture hours and 14 supervised lab hours.15

ADMISSIONSCERTIFICATES Guitar CraftGuitar Craft // Acoustic Guitar DesignABILITY TO BENEFIT NOTICEMusicians Institute does not participate in Ability to BenefitPrograms. As such, all students must meet minimumadmissions requirements.REGISTRATIONStudents are expected to arrive prior to the start of classesfor registration and orientation. Late registration will be helduntil Friday of the first week of classes. Registration afterthe first week of classes is by permission only. Studentswho need housing/roommate assistance should arrive atleast two weeks prior to the start of classes. Daily housingmeetings and new student tours will take place duringregistration week.APPLICATION PROCESSGENERALCERTIFICATE16Send all of the following items together by mail along withany additional items required by the program to which youare applying (see below): Completed application form. 100.00 USD application fee. High school diploma or proof of G.E.D. Equivalentfrom an accredited institution (please provide anofficial English translation if the original is not inEnglish).ORIENTATIONOrientation will be held on the Thursday prior to the startof classes. During this meeting, you will learn about schoolpolicy and procedures, Student Affairs, Juries and otherschool-related topics.APPLICATION REVIEW ANDNOTIFICATIONClass sizes are limited and placement priority is givento students in the order of accepted application. Fullycompleted applications are reviewed for acceptance on anongoing basis. Accepted applicants will be notified by mail ortelephone. Applicants who are not accepted will be notifiedby mail or telephone.SCHEDULING/REGISTRATION/ORIENTATIONMI students are expected to arrive prior to the start of classesfor Scheduling, Registration, and Orientation. Students whoneed housing and/or roommate assistance should arrive atMI as early as possible prior to the start of classes.SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSIn addition to the items listed above, you must submit arecording of both a musical audition and your speaking voicewith a short narrative in English telling us why you want toattend Musicians Institute (see application form for details).Fully completed applications will be reviewed with placementpriority given to students in the order of accepted application.Accepted applicants will be notified by mail and telephone.Applicants who are not accepted will receive notification bymail only, along with the specific reasons for non-acceptance.ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ADMISSIONSNOTICES REGARDING CREDITNOTICE CONCERNINGTRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS ANDCREDENTIALS EARNED AT MUSICIANSINSTITUTEMusicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy Nashville isa special purpose institution. That purpose is inspiringexcellence in the art of guitar building and design whilepreparing students for careers in the music industry.Students should be aware that transfer of credit is always theresponsibility of the receiving institution. Whether or notcredits transfer is solely up to the receiving institution. Anystudent interested in transferring credit hours should checkwith the receiving institution directly to determine to whatextent, if any, credit hours can be transferred.CREDIT GRANTED FOR PREVIOUSEDUCATION, TRAINING, ANDEXPERIENCE.Musicians Institute Guitar Craft Academy does not acceptor grant credit for/from previous education, training orexperience.Any covered individual will be able to attend or participate inthe course of education during the period beginning on thedate on which the individual provides to the educationalinstitution a certificate of eligibility for entitlement toeducational assistance under chapter 31 or 33 (a “certificateof eligibility” can also include a “Statement of Benefits”obtained from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA)website – eBenefits, or a VAF 28-1905 form for chapter 31authorization purposes) and ending on the earlier of thefollowing dates:1. The date on which payment from VA is made to theinstitution.2. 90 days after the date the institution certified tuition andfees following the receipt of the certificate of eligibility.Guitar Craft Academy will not impose any penalty, includingthe assessment of late fees, the denial of access to classes,libraries, or other institutional facilities, or the requirementthat a covered individual borrows additional funds, on anycovered individual because of the individual’s inability tomeet his or her financial obligations to the institution due tothe delayed disbursement funding from VA under chapter 31or 33.The transferability of credits you earn at Musicians Institute isat the complete discretion of an institution to which you mayseek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or certificate youearn in your program is also at the complete discretion of theinstitution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits,degree, or certificate that you earn at this institution are notaccepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, youmay be required to repeat some or all of your coursework atthat institution. For this reason, you should make certain thatyour attendance at this institution will meet your educationalgoals. This may include contacting an institution to which youmay seek to transfer after attending Musicians Institute todetermine if your credits, degree, or certificate will transfer.GENERALThe transferability of credits you earn at Musicians Institute isat the complete discretion of an institution to which you mayseek to transfer. Acceptance of the degree or certificate youearn in your program is also at the complete discretion of theinstitution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits,degree, or certificate that you earn at this institution are notaccepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, youmay be required to repeat some or all of your coursework atthat institution. For this reason, you should make certain thatyour attendance at this institution will meet your educationalgoals. This may include contacting an institution to which youmay seek to transfer after attending Musicians Institute todetermine if your credits, degree, or certificate will transfer.VETERANS INFORMATIONDISCLAIMERWhile Musicians Institute provides no guarantee that employment will result from attending or completing any program offeredby the institution, we are dedicated to assisting students in finding professional opportunities. For more information on our Artist& Industry Support Center, visitnashville.mi.edu.DIVERSITY STATEMENTMusicians Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment for the community it serves. Members of the MIcommunity include students, faculty, administration, families, and visiting artists. As an institution that is dedicated to preparingstudents for careers in the diversified music and entertainment industry, MI strives to cultivate talented individuals from across allbackgrounds with conscious efforts to enrich the global public.ADMISSIONS OFFICE MUSICIANS INSTITUTE - 6752 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD, HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028PHONE: 1 (800) ALL-PLAY EMAIL: ADMISSIONS@MI.EDU17

TUITION & FEES 2020-2021TUITIONQUARTERPER QUARTERTOTAL CREDITSPER CREDITTOTALCERTIFICATEGUITAR CRAFT2 7,995.0030 533.00 15,990.00GUITAR CRAFT // ACOUSTIC DESIGN3 7,995.0045 533.00 23,985.00FEESAPPLICATION EQUIPMENTFEEECOSTMATERIALS(NON(NONREFUNDABLE) REFUNDABLE)OTHER FEESPER QUARTERTECHNOLOGY FEETOTAL(NON-REFUNDABLE)GENERALCERTIFICATEGUITAR CRAFT // ALL PROGRAMS 100.00 400.00 15.00 530.00GUITAR CRAFT ACOUSTIC DESIGN 100.00 400.00 15.00 545.00TUITION DEPOSIT: 300.00; All programs are refundable.NOTE: Published program lengths are based on optimal course load at 15 credits per quarter for all other programs. Please see Enrollment Status forfurther information. Tuition costs vary by quarter based on number of credits.Tuition and fees for all programs are charged on a quarterly basis and are due at the time of registration for each quarter of instruction. All programsrequire students to source their own materials, software and equipment. Visit nashville.mi.edu/student-materials for a complete list of these requireditems. Students are not allowed to enter MI facilities or attend classes until required tuition and fees are paid in full. See student Billing departmentfor current information. Costs vary according to manufacturer prices and features. Please contact our Admissions Department for details on the feespertaining to your specific start date.† Multiply technology fee by number of quarters referenced on the previous page.18ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.

TUITION & FEES 2020-2021ADMINISTRATIVE FEESRe-Application FeeLate Registration FeeRetest due to Rescheduled/Missed Exam FeeTranscript Request FeeRushed Transcript Fee 50 100 50 per test 15 20COURSE-RELATED FEES:Some courses require additional fees for supplies and/orequipment. Course-related fees must be paid at the timeof Registration. Courses with related fees are noted underCourse Descriptions. Fees may change without notice;current information will be provided at the time of registration.BOOKS AND MATERIALSBOOKS, DEVICES AND SUPPLIESBYOD POLICYAs such, you will need a device that meets the followingspecifications below:GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: A smart phone, tablet or laptop computerInternet connection for device/computer (wi-fi orethernet recommended).Built-in or external speakers, headphones, or similarfor audio playback.Apple Devices:iPad (iPad2 or newer recommended**)iPad Mini (Retina display suggested**)iPhone (4s or newer recommended**)iOS 7 or above is recommended.** All device versions are technically compatible with thedelivery application. However, older devices may be limited bymemory and CPU requirements of a given book/file size. It islikely that students with iOS devices pre-iPad 2/iPhone 4 willexperience diminished functionality the deliver application.Android Devices:Phone & tablet devices utilizing the Android OS arecompatible with the deliver application. Due to the widevariety of manufacturers and models, a standardized list ofactual devices cannot be issued.Android OS 4.4 or above is recommended.Desktop Readers (Mac and Windows):These desktop reader applications require Adobe AIR to beinstalled and current on the machine. All tech specificationsare related to same minimum requirem

ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO THE CATALOG OCCUR FREQUENTLY. PLEASE VISIT NASHVILLE.MI.EDU/CATALOG FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. MUSICIANS INSTITUTE GUITAR CRAFT ACADEMY NASHVILLE 5000 Harding Place Nashville, TN 37211 800-255-7529 (Toll Free) 615-333-9423 (Local & International) As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review