An introduction to ceating musical instruments.

"This book presents the authentic stories of American DIY music, with step-by-step projects, photo studies of antique instruments, interviews with music legends, and historical accounts. Shane Speal, the King of the Cigar Box Guitar, shows how anyone canbuild amazing musical instruments from found items"--

Provides information about makerspaces and and the maker movement and how makerspaces can be used to make basic musical instruments.

"Music has been a powerful tool for self-expression for thousands of years. And while modern instruments are often very expensive, the truth is that anyone can make their own! With the information, projects, and resources found within these pages, young musicians will quickly be making and playing their own instruments" -- Provided by publisher.