Australian Guitar Making School

14/09/2026

10/09/2026

Check out Michael's rosette built at the Hornsby workshop...

03/09/2026

🔥 Flashback to this absolute stunner! 🔥

Built at the Toscano Guitars Sydney workshop by student Ben Holgate, under the tuition of Steve Toscano.

This was Ben’s second guitar he built at the school, and every part of it was handmade by Ben. Yep, even that beautiful rosette! The guitar was finished off with a traditional hand applied French polish.

Made from all master-grade timbers:

Back & Sides: Ziricote
Soundboard: Cedar
Fretboard, bridge, armrest: Ziricote
Neck: Mahogany

A seriously beautiful build and a great example of what can be achieved by hand in the workshop. 👌
Again, well done Ben!

31/08/2026

Tim finished his OM Acoustic build today at the Port Stephens workshop.
This is Tim's first ever guitar build. All handmade out of mastergrade materials, what a beauty.

27/08/2026

Get Dad making his own Guitar for Fathers Day.

27/08/2026

Dropped back into the OG workshop yesterday for a social catchup with these legends. So many of us started our guitar making journey here with Strato!

22/08/2026

What a wall!!! Guitar making student at the Hornsby workshop Jaimie made all these axes with us. And they aren't just wall hangers, Jaimie gigs with these throughout Sydney in his band - & out
Bloody beautys, and work horses. All handmade, with love and care.
Well done legend! So proud!

12/08/2026

Bens Uke update at the Port Stepens workshop.

03/08/2026

Ever dreamed of building your own handcrafted guitar?
I have a few places available in my weekly guitar making classes at my Hornsby workshop. Whether you've never picked up a tool before or already enjoy woodworking, I'll guide you through building a beautiful heirloom quality instrument you'll be proud to own for a lifetime.
🎸 No previous experience required
🎸 Pay as you attend
🎸 Friendly, relaxed and social environment
🎸 All materials and tools supplied
🎸 Week day, week end, and evening classes available
Send me a message or give me a call on 0467 647 936 to secure your place.