Musical instrument them to make zithers. The Yakuts believe that making drums from trees struck by lightning gives them a special connection to nature. Musical instrument construction is a specialized trade that requires years of training, practice, and sometimes an apprenticeship. Most makers of musical instruments specialize in one genre of instruments; for example, a luthier makes only stringed instruments. Some make only one type of instrument such as a piano. Whatever the instrument constructed, the instrument maker must consider materials, construction technique, and decoration, creating a balanced instrument that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Some builders are focused on a
Gene Wooten career he was best known for playing on Patty Loveless' award winning acoustic album, Mountain Soul. Wooten’s craftsmanship with wooden instruments of all kinds impressed his peers. He worked for various musical instrument manufacturers, repairing instruments for some of the world’s most famous Bluegrass musicians. He was especially appreciated for his ability to work on the dobro. Gene Wooten Gene Wooten (June 5, 1953 in Franklinton, NC – November 7, 2001 in Nashville, TN) was an American dobro player and multi-instrumentalist. Wooten became serious about playing music professionally while a student at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and ultimately