activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 7
- Create Member Gallery Pages Event and Member Photography ArchivingBuilds gallery pages for members, including high-quality digital photos, text, and links to their websites.
- Host Biennial Symposia Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOrganizes biennial symposia for stringed instrument makers, repair technicians, and hobbyists, featuring presentations, speakers, workshops, and opportunities for members to display products and for suppliers to sell goods.
- Host Biennial Symposia Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOrganizes biennial symposia for stringed instrument makers, repair technicians, and hobbyists of all skill levels, featuring presentations, speakers, workshops, and opportunities for members to display products and for suppliers to sell goods.
- Maintain Online Member ResourcesBuilds gallery pages for members with photos and text, publishes news and reviews online, and is converting back issues of Guitarmaker Journal into a fully searchable online archive.
- Maintain Online ResourcesBuilds gallery pages for members with photos and text, publishes news and reviews online, and is converting back issues of its magazine into a fully searchable online archive.
- Organize Biennial Symposia Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOrganizes biennial symposia for stringed instrument makers, repair technicians, and hobbyists of all skill levels, featuring presentations, speakers, workshops, and opportunities for networking and product display.
- Publish Guitarmaker MagazinePublishes the quarterly Guitarmaker Magazine, providing members with four annual issues and access to back issue PDFs and other content online.
capacity building · 7
- Develop Online ResourcesTransforms Guitarmaker Journal into a fully searchable online archive and converts back issues of its magazine to PDF format for online access, while also publishing news and reviews online.
- Facilitate Networking and Business OpportunitiesFacilitates networking and learning opportunities for new companies with experienced builders, and provides opportunities for businesses to meet customers and suppliers at its symposia.
- Facilitate Networking and Business OpportunitiesFacilitates networking and learning opportunities for new companies with experienced builders and provides opportunities for businesses to meet customers and suppliers at its symposia.
- Facilitate Networking and Business OpportunitiesProvides opportunities at its symposia for new companies to network with experienced builders, and for businesses to meet customers and suppliers, handle tools, and learn about lutherie.
- Provide Lutherie Workshops Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOffers workshops at its symposia on various lutherie techniques, including fretwork, inlaying, sharpening tools, building consistency, neck removal, and nut/saddle repair.
- Provide Lutherie Workshops Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOffers workshops at its symposia on various lutherie techniques, including fretwork, inlaying, sharpening tools, building guitars consistently, removing guitar necks, and using UV-cure epoxy for repairs.
- Provide Workshops at Symposia Specialized Musician & Instrument Maker SymposiaOffers workshops at its symposia on various lutherie techniques, including fretwork, inlaying, sharpening tools, building guitars consistently, neck removal, and nut/saddle repair.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Consensus-Driven Governance consensus_governanceThe organization develops its governance and mission through a consensus-driven process, emphasizing integrity and collective input from its members.
- Consensus-Driven Governance consensus_governanceThe organization operates with a consensus-driven process to develop its governance and mission, emphasizing integrity and collective input from its members.
- Fostering Community and Professional Networking community_buildingThe organization builds a supportive community for stringed instrument artisans, makers, and repairers to combat the solitary nature of the profession, facilitate networking, and encourage the exchange of information and experiences among peers, including new entrants to the field.
- Knowledge Preservation and Professional Development knowledge_preservationThe organization preserves and shares guitarmaking knowledge through digital archiving, publications, and educational forums. It enhances professionalism by providing resources, technical information, workshops, seminars, and historical presentations, and by facilitating knowledge transfer from experienced members to newcomers.
- Promoting Hand Craftsmanship and Innovation promotion_and_innovationThe organization promotes the art of hand craftsmanship in stringed instrument making and provides a forum for members to exchange innovative ideas, thereby advancing the profession.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
ASIA Symposium
Biennial educational gathering for luthiers and repair technicians featuring presentations, workshops, vendor exhibitions, and networking opportunities; held at East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania
Guitarmaker Magazine
Quarterly publication included with membership, providing technical articles, tool and book reviews, and member content related to stringed instrument craftsmanship
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Acoustic Guitar Magazine Partner — Provides new members with a one-year free subscription to Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
- Aulson Inlay Partner — Jamie Aulson from Aulson Inlay has benefited from networking and learning from experienced builders at ASIA symposia.
- Aulson Inlay Partner — Jamie Aulson from Aulson Inlay has established invaluable bonds and learned from experienced builders through ASIA.
- Blues Creek Guitars Partner — John Hall from Blues Creek Guitars provided a testimonial about how ASIA helped him acquire information and advance his career.
- Blues Creek Guitars Partner — John Hall from Blues Creek Guitars received help and information from ASIA members.
- Blues Creek Guitars Partner — John Hall from Blues Creek Guitars received help and information through ASIA.
- East Stroudsburg University Partner — Hosted the 2019 symposium.
- East Stroudsburg University Partner — Hosted the biennial symposium in Pennsylvania.
- Gruhn Guitars Partner — Greg Voros, Repair Dept. Manager at Gruhn Guitars, highlights ASIA's role in the lives of stringed instrument makers and repairers.
- Gruhn Guitars Partner — Greg Voros, Repair Dept. Manager at Gruhn Guitars, highlights ASIA's role in the lives of those making and repairing stringed instruments.
- LMI Partner — Chris Herrod from LMI uses ASIA Symposia to meet customers, learn about their needs, and establish relationships.
- LMI Partner — Chris Herrod from LMI uses ASIA Symposia to meet customers, suppliers, and learn about lutherie.
- LMI Partner — Supporter of ASIA and exhibitor at the symposium.
- Martin Guitars Partner — Michael Dickinson from Martin Guitars has grown skills and met knowledgeable people through ASIA.
- Michael Dresdner Partner — Chosen to launch the concept of ASIA and facilitate the development of its mission and bylaws.
- StewMac Partner — Matt Brooker from StewMac is a luthier who benefits from ASIA membership.
- StewMac Partner — Matt Brooker, a luthier from StewMac, benefits from ASIA membership.
- StewMac Partner — Matt Brooker, a luthier from StewMac, provided a testimonial about the benefits of ASIA membership.
- Vintage Guitar Magazine Partner — Published an article about the symposium written by Dan Erlewine.
- frets.com Partner — Frank Ford from frets.com provided a testimonial about the value of meeting and interacting with other professionals through ASIA.
- frets.com Partner — Frank Ford from frets.com values meeting and interacting with other professionals through ASIA.
- frets.com Partner — Frank Ford from frets.com values meeting other professionals through ASIA.