Bernard Kleiman JobLink Learning Center jointly managed by USW Local 1010 & Arcelormittal USA.
In cooperation with the School City of Hammond, Adult Education Program & The Institute for Career Development.
David Dolak
Lutherie (string
instrument construction) Instructor
David Dolak is a scientist, musician, luthier, and outdoorsman. He grew up in Hammond and has worked a variety of careers including steelworker, consultant, scientist at Argonne National Laboratory and college professor.
Since 1999 he has worked full---time at Columbia College Chicago where he teaches the course “The Physics of Musical Instruments.”. He apprenticed as a luthier in the shop of Osman Tilev and since 1988 has built a wide variety of string instruments including guitars, ukuleles, and dulcimers. He is also an active musician as a guitarist and singer. He is an active hiker and camper and has ridden his bicycle solo across the United States and around the Great Lakes.
