About the Owner

Robert Gucwa, the owner of Kudzu Music, has been deeply passionate about both music and craftsmanship for many years. His journey into the world of lutherie began while he was a student at Appalachian State University in Boone. Over time, Robert’s passion for lutherie grew, and he honed his skills to offer high-quality instrument repair and restoration services full-time. Before acquiring Kudzu Music in early 2025, he opened and operated Morganton Music Patch in Morganton, NC, where he built a reputation for both his craftsmanship and his dedication to the local music community. In addition to his work as a luthier, Robert is an accomplished musician, playing both violin and guitar, which allows him to bring a musician's perspective to his craft. His commitment to music and the local community continues to drive the success of Kudzu Music.

Our Goal

At Kudzu Music, our goal is to foster a vibrant, welcoming space for musicians of all levels and backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing high-quality instruments, expert repairs, and personalized service to help our customers achieve their musical dreams. Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced player, we aim to support your musical journey with the best products, knowledgeable advice, and a passion for music that is reflected in everything we do. We believe in building lasting relationships with our customers and creating a positive impact on the local music community through exceptional service and care.

Kudzu Music offers instruments, supplies, and accessories for almost every musician, skill level and budget.

For the guitar enthusiast, we have entry level instruments through professional models. We also stock a large selection strings, picks, straps, and cleaning supplies. Furthermore, the electric players will enjoy our stock of Epiphone and Ibanez guitars and basses. We also carry a variety of Boss and Electro-Harmonix effects pedals and many other effects processors to take your playing to the next level. Our assortment of cables and mic equipment will help you get the sound you want.

For our keyboard players, we have Yamaha, Roland and Casio – along with benches, pedals and adapters.

We offer several student violins – for our youngest students to adults. Don’t forget to get your strings, shoulder rests, and rosin.

For our percussionists, we have plenty of drum sticks, supplies and rhythm instruments. We carry handcrafted Bonham Cajons – made in North Carolina.  A wide assortment of quality harmonicas, recorders, and tin whistles are available for our folk and blues enthusiasts.

Finally, our extensive library of print music includes titles from every genre, era, and for almost every instrument. If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll do our best to get it for you!