Parsons Guitar Repair & School 66 East Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118

"DJ’s knowledge of teaching and patience and his understanding of my abilities as a student made for a great experience. I’m a chef by trade. Dj gave me the recipe to be successful as a guitar repair tech. I consider him a friend and a mentor! Thank you"

"DJ is an awesome instructor. He knows how to balance respect for the student's time with getting everything done, and done properly. I just completed the accelerated course as I'm from out of town and I couldn't be more pleased with my experience. I would highly recommend anyone interested take a course with him. You will learn things the correct way and leave feeling comfortable with the knowledge that he's given."

"I wanted to learn how to properly maintain and repair guitars. I did a few things online but was not confident with the results. Then I found Parsons Guitar Repair School! This course was awesome! It was so informative and helpful! Working hands on with DJ was a great experience and a great opportunity. The learning begins as soon as you enter the classroom and it does not stop until the session is finished! I took the two week accelerated course. I am so glad that I did! Learning from DJ makes this course so good because, not only is he a great person, but he thoroughly explains and demonstrates every process to complete to work. He gladly answered all of my questions! After completing the course, I have more confidence, more knowledge, and a much clearer understanding of correct guitar set ups and repairs. If you are considering becoming a guitar tech, or just want to learn how to set up and repair your own guitars, take this course! Invest in yourself! You, and the guitars you work on, will be happy that you did!"

"I took the accelerated course with DJ and it was the perfect fit for what I needed. DJ's accelerated course is articulate and thorough, touching on all the details needed to offer guitar repair services when completed. The course taught me everything I was looking to learn, and every second was spent learning and applying necessary trade skills. I would recommend the accelerated course to those with some previous guitar setup and repair experience, who are looking to dive deeper into things, though it is also a great fit for a fast-learning beginner as well. DJ will walk you through what you are doing, why you are doing it, and most importantly, how not to do it. His decades of experience and knowledge are a fantastic resource to have, and I am very grateful for our time spent together during this course."

"I decided to take DJ’s accelerated 2 week course and just completed it. First thing I’ll say is he has his lessons down pat! Every minute was utilized efficiently. He went over common procedures in a clear way. The program was structured in a way that simulated a busy repair shop -multitasking on different tasks at the same time. It’s one thing watching YouTube videos showing how to do something and another to have a pro show you and watch while critiquing you. I learned a ton in two weeks! Many of the things I never tried on my own were successfully completed and I’m proud of my results. DJ is a no nonsense kind of guy who doesn’t waste time. His passion for the craft is clear. He explained from the beginning that it’s a ton of information to cram into two weeks and that listening is key. He does it very well and I have zero regrets other than taking a beater guitar to do a successful fret job on. The results were that good. Thank you DJ! About me: I’m an adult learner who has a lifelong passion for guitars and music in general. At one point I had a small business fabricating tube amps from scratch. I’ve worked in quite a few skilled trades so I have confidence in my hand skills and attention to detail. That being said I’ve always wanted to work on guitars on a professional level. I’m reaching a point in life where I want to follow my passion. My experience has only been with tinkering with my own instruments and a few friends’ guitars/basses. Minor repairs etc."