I’m a versatile guitar instructor and builder/repair technician based in Los Angeles, with experience teaching, performing, building, repairing, and maintaining guitars across rock, jazz, flamenco, and contemporary styles. I value tone, playability, and musical expression, and I bring a hands-on, craft-focused approach to both the instrument and the classroom. I’m passionate about helping students grow technically and creatively, while also applying craftsmanship in lutherie and setup to ensure lasting playability and tone. My work spans teaching, performance, recording, and construction, and I enjoy guiding players toward meaningful, lifelong musical development.

Doug Litvak

I’m a versatile guitar instructor and builder/repair technician based in Los Angeles, with experience teaching, performing, building, repairing, and maintaining guitars across rock, jazz, flamenco, and contemporary styles. I value tone, playability, and musical expression, and I bring a hands-on, craft-focused approach to both the instrument and the classroom. I’m passionate about helping students grow technically and creatively, while also applying craftsmanship in lutherie and setup to ensure lasting playability and tone. My work spans teaching, performance, recording, and construction, and I enjoy guiding players toward meaningful, lifelong musical development.

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I’m a versatile guitar instructor and builder/repair technician based in Los Angeles, with experience teaching, performing, building, repairing, and maintaining guitars across rock, jazz, flamenco, and contemporary styles. I value tone, playability, and musical expression, and I bring a hands-on, craft-focused approach to both the instrument and the classroom.

I’m passionate about helping students grow technically and creatively, while also applying craftsmanship in lutherie and setup to ensure lasting playability and tone. My work spans teaching, performance, recording, and construction, and I enjoy guiding players toward meaningful, lifelong musical development.

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Education

Guitar Building / Lutherie Program at Red Rocks Community College
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Associate Degree, Audio Engineering & Sound Design at Pinnacle Sound Masters
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Music Theory & Composition Coursework at Metropolitan State University
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Private Flamenco Guitar Study at Private study with Chris Vasquez
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026
Jazz Performance & Theory at Private study with Keith Oxman & Curtis Fuller
January 11, 2030 - May 6, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other