In Person
master the craft
We are thrilled to be offering hands-on training events, all hosted at our facility here in historic downtown Oregon City, OR. The school is a dedicated training space outfitted with everything a technician could want. Attendees work on real pianos in a safe and supportive environment, with full access to pianos, tools, and their own workstations.
Our goal for these events is to customize the experience for each attendee. You’re in the driver’s seat—tell us what you need and want to learn, and we’ll make it happen.
LIVE IN PERSON EVENTS!
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Why it's Different!
Small group size: We keep it intimate so every student gets meaningful time with instructors
Real skills, real feedback: You’ll practice on actual pianos under real-world conditions
Supportive coaching:
Whether you're tuning your first piano or refining decades of
experience, our mentors meet you where you’re at and help you level up
Industry connection: The optional Classic Pianos visit gives you behind-the-scenes exposure to the retail and concert service world
What to expect
Our retreats are five full days of immersive, hands-on piano
technician training. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with experienced
instructors and coaches in a small, focused group—building essential
Pianocraft skills through real practice, real feedback, and real
community.
This isn’t a lecture hall. It’s a working,
collaborative space where you’ll ask questions, make mistakes, and get
it right—all with expert guidance and plenty of one-on-one attention.
*Before
registering, we do a quick screening call. This helps us personalize
your Pianocraft experience and make sure we custom the training to your
current skill level.
Tuition & Enrollment
Each Artisan Retreat is offered at a flat rate of $2,500.
This includes:
- Five full days of in-person training with expert instructors
- Lunch and snacks throughout the day
- Evening field trip to Classic Pianos
*Please Note: Retreat
registrations are fully refundable up to 30 days prior to the scheduled
event. Cancellations made within 30 days of the retreat date are not
eligible for a refund, but the amount can be credited toward a future
event.
Tools
All essential tools will be provided during training so you can
experiment and find what works best for you before investing. If you
already have tools, feel free to bring them—we love comparing favorites!
Lodging and Transportation
Workshop tuition does not include travel or lodging, but we’ve made
planning easy. We’ve partnered with the Rivershore Hotel, located just
minutes from the training facility, to offer discounted rates for
Artisan School attendees.
- If you choose to stay at the
Rivershore Hotel, we provide daily shuttle service to and from the
training site—no need to worry about commuting! - Airport transportation is not included—attendees will need to arrange their own rides to and from the airport.
- Evening activities and dinners (outside of scheduled group events) are optional and not included.
- Students should plan to arrive the Sunday before the retreat begins and depart the following Saturday.
On-site lunch is provided each day.
Snacks and refreshments are available throughout the day.
Our Promise
At The Artisan School, training and empowering piano technicians has
always been at the heart of our mission. We are committed to shaping
the next generation of skilled piano tuners by providing expert
mentorship and hands-on training by providing an immersive,
skill-building experience for those looking to master the art of piano
tuning and repair

Artisan is known for excellence and creating a one of a kind experience.

All programs created have been tailored to help you master this trade!

All programs created have been tailored to help you master this craft!!

Gain all the knowledge and skills necessary for you to thrive in Pianocraft!