Workshop Details for Parents

Electric guitars are an excellent vehicle to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.  Many teachers around the country are participating in week-long workshops to bring this exciting project back to their students.  This project gets students excited about school. Some students report that they see a relevance to other subjects, and having found direction for their future as a result of building an electric guitar in school.  Schools implement differently.  In some cases, the guitar may be part of a class, such as an Engineering & Technology department Manufacturing class, or may be an after school club.  Guitar kits of high quality components are available to students for under $200.  See the FAQ page for more information.

Typical teacher workshop sessions include the following:
• STEM Learning Activities in the following disciplines: Physical Science, Math, Engineering, CADD, CNC, RPT, Reverse Engineering, etc.
• Lab time for practical application
• Develop and share a STEM learning activity
• Guitar Body, neck, fret board selection and preparation
• Headstock design
• Fretting
• Electronic installation
• Neck Installation and setup
• Intonation
• Rock Star Friday

Take a look at a typical workshop agenda

Download a Participation Agreement      Participation agreement details may change based on the grant funding.

We encourage you to share these documents with your supporting faculty and administrators.

Here is the pay off: Engaged student learning

Our Faculty Team can also provide consulting on the training, development, and implementation of a guitar building workshop at your location.

Contact Mike Aikens at mike.aikens@bc3.edu for more information.