Ervin Somogyi Course in Australia

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:11 pm

Hi all

I've had some correspondance with Ervin about the workshops that he is considering at the Thomas Lloyd school in Melbourne.

There may be a possibility that he will deliver one or two day workshops aimed at different levels and may lead on to him delivering the full week long course at a later date.

All of this is at a very early stage of consideration.

I'd like to know what sort of interest there would be and what your main area of interest would be - steel or nylon string.

I know your first question will be "How much will it cost?"

To be honest I don't have a clue but I would imagine it would be commensurate with Ervins reputation, experience and standing within the luthiery community.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 6:58 pm

I'd be very interested in the in depth course in either nylon or steel strings. I'd imagine we'd be looking at the long course that may be offered at a latter date, as a trip 1/2 way across the continent gets a bit rich if it was just a day or two. However, if the short course was going to be geared above the beginner level then I may consider it as well.

Tigermyrtle · Post by **Tigermyrtle** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:09 pm

Cairns To Melbourne thats not far, Allen,
Fast car you be there and back in no time.
Tassie Bob

Allen wrote:I'd be very interested in the in depth course in either nylon or steel strings. I'd imagine we'd be looking at the long course that may be offered at a latter date, as a trip 1/2 way across the continent gets a bit rich if it was just a day or two. However, if the short course was going to be geared above the beginner level then I may consider it as well.

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:14 pm

I'd be interested in the week long course as well Allen. Steel String.

Seeing as though I'm close to Melbourne I'd be in for a shorter course if that was available as well.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:17 pm

I rode my motorcycle down to Bob's back in February. 10,000 km round trip. and my arse is just recovering. I'd be up for it again, as I had just the best time.

Tigermyrtle · Post by **Tigermyrtle** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:37 pm

Well it looks to me that Geelong Bob, Will have to see if he can talk Ervin into doing the short course & the long course back to back.
At least you dont have to build the guitar with your Arse.
Tassie Bob

Allen wrote:I rode my motorcycle down to Bob's back in February. 10,000 km round trip. and my arse is just recovering. I'd be up for it again, as I had just the best time.

liam_fnq · Post by **liam_fnq** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:41 pm

i was thoroughly impressed with ervin's replies in one of the other threads and would be interested in doing the course.

visiting bob sounds like a worry though

my arse is just recovering. I'd be up for it again, as I had just the best time.

Bob Connor · Post by **Bob Connor** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:42 pm

ozziebluesman · Post by **ozziebluesman** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:58 pm

Well, I would like to throw my hat into the ring. It will depend on when and where before I could make a full commitment. My parent live in Victoria so I could arrange a visit with them at the same time.

Steel string for me.

Cheers

Alan

Paul B · Post by **Paul B** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:33 pm

I'm in, steelstrings prefered.

Obviously dependant on the cost.

kiwigeo · Post by **kiwigeo** » Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:44 pm

Its a no brainer...I'm definitely in.

SuperDave · Post by **SuperDave** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:46 pm

Hi i'm only new to the forum but would be interested in steel string construction.

Totally dependent on cost though. Being a PHD student my budget may not stretch that far.

Allen · Post by **Allen** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 4:48 pm

Welcome to the forum Dave. Glad to see you jumping in and posting.

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