Bridge and Frets

01/16/2025

Listen in to Rick Wilson talk about the collaboration of Moonshine Custom Guitars in the development of the next generation of skilled luthiers.
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01/16/2025

Your tax deductible donation supports our mission of providing our new apprenticeship program designed to train skilled technicians in stringed instrument repair and building—an essential but often overlooked part of the music industry.

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At Bridge and Frets, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we believe that strong communities are built on opportunity and craftsmanship. We’re excited to introduce our new apprenticeship program designed to train skilled technicians in stringed instrument repair and building—an essential but often overlooked ...

12/06/2024

One step closer ---- the inaugural home of Bridge and Frets is secured! My little Grinch heart grew 3 times today with the news we have this amazing space to house our non-profit right here at home in White Bluff, TN.
Next: Let's fill up the classes and build some guitars!
The Bridge and Frets Mission: Our mission is to empower individuals through hands-on education in the art and craftsmanship of guitar building, providing them with the skills, confidence, and opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in music-related industries.

11/25/2024

January we'll host our first guitar build class. Today was day 2 of the dry run. Scheduling out the timing. Creating the tool list. Finishing and assembling. Can't wait to have you join us for this project!

Individuals in the weekend workshop cohorts will leave with a finished guitar or bass from an original body and neck designed by Rick Wilson, customized by the student.

Interested in joining us? Drop a comment below to get early notice of open registration.

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11/23/2024

Building websites is not for the faint of heart. Okay, building websites is not in my wheelhouse.

11/10/2024

Love collaborating with friends and partners like The Quest Center for Art & Community Development to serve our community by teaching guitar building and repair.
Watch here for weekend workshops and long term internship programs beginning in January 2025.

Congratulations to our friends Laura & Rick Wilson, founders of the newly formed 501(c)3 Bridge and Frets based in White Bluff, TN. Bridge and Frets offers affordable hands-on education in the art of guitar building, providing individuals with skills, confidence and opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in music-related industries. They’re also the official guitar repair partner for the Quest Center. If you or someone you know has an interest in learning the craft of guitar building and repair from some of the best in the business but are concerned about cost, opportunity is knocking!

10/31/2024

Established October 2024, Bridge and Frets is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing training and mentorship in the fine art of building, repair, and maintenance of guitars. Internships available.