Meet Your Luthier
Garrett P. Clark, D.O., M.S.
Founder of ClarkWerx LLC
Dr. Garrett Clark is the founder of ClarkWerx LLC, employing his musical composition skills and over 37 years of guitar knowledge into a variety of endeavors including studio recording, guitar intonation, setup, and fretwork.​
The Artisan Behind the Craft
Garrett Clark began playing guitar at the age of 15. His formal training in classical guitar started at the age of 18, when he was accepted to Mercyhurst University's D'Angelo School of Music with a focus of study in classical guitar performance. He later shifted his focus to study music composition under American composer and author, Dr. Albert Glinsky.
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In addition to innumerable guitar performances and ensemble recitals, Clark has composed works for small ensemble, orchestra, piano, string quartet, and various solo instruments. He offered private guitar instruction at Lynch Music in Fairview, PA before returning to college to pursue a career in medicine.
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Clark received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, with a Masters of Science degree in Medical Education from LECOM. Additionally, Clark completed a mini-fellowship in Geriatrics and a fellowship in Integrative Medicine after his residency.​​​
"He has a very developed classical technique."
- Jim Lynch, Showcase Magazine
Spirit Dancing
written and performed by Garrett Clark
Garrett Clark independently released his solo classical guitar album entitled Spirit Dancing, showcased on WQLN radio and WJET's Craig Warvel in the Morning radio show. The album has garnered favorable rapport locally as well as nationally from the likes of California-based, Guitar Solo Publication's Anthony Jesse.
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Before internet streaming enthusiasm, Spirit Dancing sold at local stores such as Barnes & Noble, Media Play, Dig-Dios, and many other local venues. His album is now available on several streaming platforms.