Guitar Setup: Understanding Your Guitar with Harmen Hielkema

Get to know your guitar inside and out with Harmen Hielkema, local luthier and guitar whisperer, in this practical, one-hour introduction to guitar setup and maintenance. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, learning how to care for your instrument can transform your tone, comfort, and confidence.

🔧 In this session, you’ll learn:
• How to identify setup issues
• Basic adjustments you can do yourself
• How setup impacts sound and playability

Bring your questions and your guitar — Harmen will guide you through the essentials to help you play your best.

🛠️ Guitar Setup: Understanding Your Guitar with Harmen Hielkema
📍 The Rockshop, Whangārei
🗓 Thursday, May 22
🕓 4:00 – 5:00 PM
🎟 Koha entry

Part of Creative Northland’s Guitar-Themed Thursdays Koha Workshop Series for NZ Music Month