GCA Nashville Director Michael Phifer (L.) with Calvin Rasmussen (rt.)
The winner of the fall 2017 Seymour Duncan Guitar Craft Academy Scholarship is Calvin Rasmussen. He explained that he decided to study at MI’s Guitar Craft Academy (GCA) because “I’ve been interested in building guitars for a year and a half. I’ve watched a lot of videos and have tinkered a little bit on my own here and there.”
He also adds “I chose MI because if you want to master something, you need to learn from a master. MI offers me a chance to benefit from the wisdom of some truly great artisans and craftsmen.” We welcome Calvin as a student at our new GCA Nashville Campus!
While at Musicians Institute, Calvin intends to “get a solid background in all of the areas of guitar craft – that will hopefully set me on a path towards becoming a master builder.” His future goals and aspirations are “to build guitars that people not only love to play, but love to look at, too!”
Everyone at MI congratulates Calvin on this achievement, which marks a great beginning to his studies. We look forward to seeing him reach his full potential while at MI.
Special thanks to our very special industry partner, Seymour Duncan for generously sponsoring this scholarship, which helps to provide talented students like Calvin with the support, tools and recognition they need to launch successful and creative careers in the music industry. The scholarship was created thru the generous support of Seymour Duncan Pickups and Pedals to honor innovative guitar legend Seymour Duncan.
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