ABOUT

Jamie Gale is a globally recognized curator, educator, and thought leader in the guitar industry — and the host of the acclaimed podcast Life With Strings Attached. His work explores the evolving intersection of guitars, culture, design, innovation, and the human stories behind them.

For more than two decades, Jamie has contributed to the un-written future of the guitar, sharing his perspective at some of the world’s most respected institutions and events, including centuries-old European luthiery schools, the Harvard Graduate School of Design, The NAMM Show, Mondo NYC, and La Biennale di Venezia.

With a career spanning nearly every corner of the guitar world — touring musician, retail, distribution, manufacturing, consulting, and global curation — Jamie brings a uniquely multi-dimensional understanding of how instruments are made, marketed, experienced, and valued.

As the curator of the internationally touring Boutique Guitar Showcase, Jamie travels annually to more than 25 cities across a dozen countries, keeping close to the pulse of makers, players, retailers, and emerging trends. These experiences fuel his work in helping builders and organizations shape authentic brands, sustainable businesses, and meaningful connections with their audiences.

Today, Jamie is dedicated to collaborating across disciplines — from music to design, neuroscience to engineering — to uncover new ideas and fresh perspectives that move the guitar world forward. Whether through his consulting, public speaking, the Boutique Guitar Showcase, or Life With Strings Attached, Jamie continues to champion the creativity, craft, and culture that define the global guitar community.