Artisan Piano meetings have been a huge help because it goes beyond the standard classroom material making the same concepts more palatable, entertains, and they come from real world technicians who are all working and growing together. Also, the real life hacks that fix things when the standard methods just don't cut it are a huge help.

Artisan Mentoring offers interaction with the next best thing to in-person learning. Technicians and students get to ask questions about the details and tricks of the trade in the way that suits them. A technician can communicate via live video or live chat, so if you're not a great orator you can still ask a question.

I'm a linguist and tend to think in those terms: the mentoring program has helped me learn to speak the language of piano technology. It's sometimes difficult to get a feel for how to think and speak about the material from an asynchronous online course, but being able to interact in real time with students and colleagues and instructors has improved my understanding and ability to work through sometimes complex information.

Artisan Mentoring has been a wonderful way to reinforce my piano technician training through tutorials, discussions, and question/answer sessions. One of the greatest benefits has been the interactions with other technicians to discuss what they are working on or how they have been successful on troublesome repairs.

My wife is a classically trained pianist and skilled music teacher. We own a music school here in Alabama with seven pianos. Tuning those pianos twice a year can get expensive, and with a growing list needing attention, it felt natural to learn tuning and regulation myself. I’ve already learned so much and am actively taking on work.

The mentoring is amazing. It has shown me the level of detail and craftsmanship in this instrument. You and David explain everything in simple ways I can follow, which isn’t easy. I’ve learned to remove and repair actions and feel supported every step of the way.

Artisan Mentoring has given me the confidence to work on pianos that are not my own. I successfully tuned my sister’s and my mom’s pianos even when I couldn’t get mine to cooperate. With some of David’s feedback while he was doing the pitch raise and subsequent tuning, I’m finally getting my piano to a place where it sounds playable. I don’t think I’d be where I’m at right now if it wasn’t for the mentoring program. I’ve still got a lot of work to do before I can really start a business, but I’m a lot more confident and capable than I was even a few months ago.

The Artisan Mentoring program is much more; the social media resources and responsiveness of the instructors means there is always someone to answer your technical questions. Plus, David focuses quite a bit on the business end of piano tuning, helping newcomers to navigate running a successful piano service operation.

I live in an area of the country where there are almost no piano technicians other than myself and my business partner, Victor. Artisan Mentoring allowed me to be part of a community of technicians that I can learn with and bounce ideas off of. It’s also been such a privilege learning from an expert like David, who is generous enough to teach about the craft and the business side of piano technology.

Artisan Mentoring is a lifesaver. Passing an online piano technician course is just the first step. You need mentors who are personally invested in your long-term success, and that’s exactly what Artisan Mentoring provides. The sessions are personable, relevant, interactive, and encouraging, and the community has become a professional family that motivates me to excel at this amazing craft.

Artisan Mentoring has helped me get a grasp on several important topics. One of my favorite things is that it’s inclusive to techs of every skill level, no matter the topic, and I’ve felt very welcome in the community.

Artisan has provided me with an incredibly accessible outlet to a wealth of knowledge in the piano service sphere. In a world where competition, barriers to entry, and education costs are higher than ever, it’s refreshing to find true professionals and educators ready to share their craft simply for the sake of preserving it. Thanks for all you guys do!

Artisan Mentoring has challenged and inspired me to take my tech skills to the next level. Although I had the education and theoretical skill to be a successful piano technician, the combined knowledge and expertise of the coaches has helped me with everything from piano repair to business management.

The Artisan Mentoring program has really helped build my confidence in pursuing my journey to become a piano technician. I’ve wanted to pursue this trade for some time, and the mentoring program is helping ensure that I am successful while becoming a valuable asset to the profession. I could not recommend it more.