Proper overwhelmed by the amount of positive feedback. I’m making a conscious effort to read each comment here, as the trolls seem to have backed off lately my moderator tells me. Thanks for commenting and I will get back to them when I can x

@srhatfield

10 ай бұрын

I just saw your channel come across my YT stream and thought "Wait, what?" and watched this video. You are amazing! I am so blown away by how far you have come at such a young age, and how you have done so many things well. Great job!

@jeffallen3382

9 ай бұрын

I just found your channel and have been binge watching all your videos. I really love the idea you have about making a scrapbook of photos to give to the customers of your guitars. What a great idea!

@flashwashington2735

9 ай бұрын

I am glad you didn't beat down the male luthiers too even things out!! Ha ha!! About the mental thing you're right! I have nothing!!! Yes to knowing your worth! Yes to experimenting. Yes to distinguishing yourself with inspiration and imagination. I know nothing about luthiers, but it seems to me that for some builds and build techniques, materials, or custom inlays and treatments you would be able to charge more. God bless.

As a retired luthier myself...(that still makes stuff and uses machines he probably shouldn't) I think it's great to see women learning the craft. I would not remotely care one way or another what the person looked like that made my guitar, man, woman, other, good is good, how does it play? How does it sound? And personally, I would have been tickled pink and shitless to have a man or woman want to learn my craft. You get to teach someone, you get the respect of being a teacher, you get to pass down your knowledge, and why you would be offended by an apprentice that so happens to look nice is frankly just stupid. People are people, have fun, teach stuff, learn stuff. Life is short, way too short to be offended by everything. I'd have been thrilled as hell if my girlfriend wanted to learn guitar making. Sad part is that I never got to teach anyone what I know, so the craft dies with me. My secrets will be lost, and it just annoys me to think some jackhole had a nice young lady wanting to learn his craft and he got butthurt and ruined it. You done fucked up, man. Good job. And she's probably making better guitars than you anyway. 😆

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

@behonestwithyourself3718

10 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same way. You can't fake craftsmanship. Doesnt matter who makes it if it's a nice instrument is just that. The wood and tools sure don't care what gender you are.

@peterszutu555

10 ай бұрын

It’s not too late. Take Daisy as a journey person. She obviously is quite accomplished already but you have decades more experience that she may want to tap from time to time. I’m 78, retired ten years and young people in my field continues to ask for my help every few weeks or months. Keeps me connected with what’s happening.

@diogenes1815

10 ай бұрын

I work as a sculptor in the film industry, there are as many women as men working there. I’ve had the opportunity to learn from seriously hardworking skilled women as well as being able to impart my knowledge to the younger generation, I notice that young women tend to be more open too and appreciative of learning from me and I have noticed certain individuals progressing faster as a result.

@billfromgermany

10 ай бұрын

Very interesting, and brave of you to share such intimate thoughts. Thanks for the tip on therapy, my granddaughter is an amazingly talented person, about to start Uni to study fashion. She has mental health issues, and maybe your tip will help her. I’m retired and an enthusiastic woodworker. Love fine tools, almost to point of fetish, play guitar badly, and want to build a semi-acoustic.

Wonderful vid - thanks for letting us into your journey, Daisy!

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

thanks florian

My dad was a woodworker and left me most of his tools to me. For a long time I was REALLY intimidated by it but your videos got me willing to try it and I've fallen in love with it as a hobby,

@interiot2

9 ай бұрын

Anybody that does this needs to have a little respect for the tools. However, I notice a clear distinction between "women's pasttimes at making things" and "men's pasttimes at making things" - women's pasttimes don't involve anything remotely sharp or dangerous. I did whittling / wood carving for a while, which is an enormously creative and artistic undertaking, especially when carving faces, and painting the wood at the end. I met almost a hundred wood carvers, and there were a handful of women, probably because you hold a [exquisitely] sharp knife the whole time.

When I was 13, I threw myself into musical instrument repair with the goal of working full-time as a luthier. I flew to GAL con, I read everything I could get my hands on, I built several instruments of mediocre quality (at best), and eventually had a breakdown when I saw just how badly, at 22 years old, my financial prospects were. After living the trade every waking moment for almost 10 years, I gave up. I wound up falling into the eyewear industry by complete chance, and now at 34 I can say that it is the greatest joy of my life. Despite the ups and downs, there has never been a time that I couldn't find ways of making money. And ultimately, I think that's because despite my love for luthiery, it wasn't my true soulmate. Whereas the optician trade has become such a fundamental joy in my life, that I don't see now how I could live without it. Point being, you have to do what you really love, not just what you believe that you love. Maybe it takes time to figure that out. Where I am now, I can safely say that if I die at my bench, I will say to myself "Alright, I'm ready."

As a female luthier I've enjoyed watching your channel so much. These questions can be very invasive and hard to discuss, and it's always encouraging to see someone like me talking about these topics.

I'm a Luthier too! It's been WILD dealing with other men in the field! It feels genuinely helpful to find others like myself in this field, mostly because of shared experience and supporting each other. This video gives me inspiration on ways I could revamp what I do as a freelancer.

As a metal health therapist and a very amateur instrument builder, it is always cool when someone with a platform normalizes getting mental health help. Thanks.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

So glad you approve - thanks for doing what you do!

@gregsyner774

10 ай бұрын

@@DaisyTempest not sure about approval. How about affirmation? And screw mean people… you make cool stuff.

@skaramicke

10 ай бұрын

I think metal health is the best genre of health, for sure 🤘

@interiot2

9 ай бұрын

Yes! Depression and PTSD are currently kicking my butt. But I've found art therapy to be enormously helpful, and luthiery is certainly artistic.

Luthier here! I'm so sorry you had to deal with discrimination in this business! Anyone should be able to be a luthier if they want to learn! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Keep up the great work you've been doing! 👍👍❤❤

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the support

The commemorative book that accompanies each build is priceless

I think it’s admirable how you show your vulnerability by being unsure about your work at first. Along the line you know you’re getting there and build great guitars (or whatever it is one does). The way you setup your business (a guitar does’t leave until you’re satisfied) has made you a great luthier and your work ethos is stunning. I love watching your video’s because every one is like a little story before bedtime: humorous and most of all interesting even for me as a guitar teacher. Please keep up the good work!

Hi Daisy, I have noticed that true professionals are always willing to help others because, apart from the joy of it, they know that the person they’re helping still has to do the work to learn the subject / craft etc. i.e. I can show you how to swim, but you still have to get in the water and practice. Well done you for sharing! I’ve followed you from the start and it’s great to see you grow in every way. Cheers!

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

Dead on! thank you for the kind words.

I feel blessed that your video crossed my feed. I am not a luthier. But your attitude, philosophy and persistence can be applied to so many other things. I’m truly inspired. Thnku for taking a chance and opening up!

Thank-you for your candid answers! Your reasoning in regards to pricing your work and pacing yourself (starting about 5:35) is exceptional advice for someone learning any trade, stepping out on their own. There is an immense amount of pressure to "keep up" with factories or well-established makers, when we should really be carving out our own niche.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

If you price yourself right people will be there to support you if you do the marketing.

@flashwashington2735

9 ай бұрын

@@DaisyTempest If you get a reputation for 'giving away' your precious work. If you get a reputation for shoddiness or low standards. Then you have a long, hard row ahead. Because your formal production quality and word of mouth, let alone internet, reputation can drag you down for years. You can become resentful if your situation and poison the whole thing. God bless your visions and you. Thanks.

I’m not sure what I enjoyed more about this video… learning so much about Daisy or seeing pictures of little Daisy. 😊

My week has been themed by insights into the experiences of three admirable women; 1) I listened to Fern Brady’s audiobook in just two days flat; it is brilliant! 2) I learned who Mia Mottley is, and heard her marvellous speech at COP22. 3) and now this impressive biographical video from Daisy Tempest. I’m a 49yo white male, with autism, and I’m always thrilled to see good people push on in the face of adverse societal pressures.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

This is so lovely! Thanks or the kind comment.

Daisy, you’re one of my favorite KZread escapes! Not only do you know how to use brain, aesthetics and hands, you infuse a level of craft and beauty most folk just don’t. Keep up the good work, grow Temoest as you see fit, and FUCK anyone telling you otherwise. I’m a fan!

New here, one word, 'inspirational', and the one thing you said, "If you don't think Luthering is for you", hit a nerve as I've been procrastinating, thanks.

They’re not trolls Daisy, cowards I would think, green with envy over your skill and craft. I wish you nothing but success for future

Well done Daisy. Your plate is full and you're loving it. The short definition of success (if you ask me). Wishing you continued prosperity and joy.

Daisy, you really are an inspiration, both as a thoroughly 'switched on' business person and a very talented woodworker. Your personality shines and I can see you having a successful career in the media, should you want it. Keep up being brilliant and Bravo.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.

@DS-nw4eq

10 ай бұрын

It’s important to switch on and maximize potential on full throttle. Always the first lesson in businessing school. I businessized my growth rate twofold and was able to live out of a bigger car

I just found your channel. I'm not a woodworker or musician but I love to both 1) watch craftspeople doing their craft and 2) hear about them speaking their passion. Subbed! I look forward to watching more. I also love the philosophy of 'make great products and charge for the worth of those great products'. Confidence + Mastery = Business

hand crafted items are alot better, i'm glad to see you're doing quality over quantity

Okay.... the Book of Photos.... Game changer! I would pay extra if I had a hand built instrument for that! Very clever!

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked them!

@CarlYota

10 ай бұрын

@@DaisyTempestso the book contains a photo of every guitar you’ve made to date? or it contains only photos of the guitar that client bought? I’m a furniture maker and I kind of like the idea of a book of photos detailing the build process of the piece. It would show how much goes into it.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

It’s a book that photographs the specific guitar in question being built from start to finish. Would be a great idea for furniture! The books are printed at a London printer on thick paper and hand bound by someone in London too. Each book costs about £200 to make but it’s well worth it.

I guess I never thought of being a luthier as anything other than being a person that repairs and maintains musical instruments... I mean, yeah, someone has to make them - the nice ones, I guess - but when I think of guitars and ukes and violins and stuff I pretty much picture a bunch being made in a factory by craftspeople, but not by a "luthier" per se. Learned something new today.

We often find that while there's been people working in industries that were once considered male or female dominated in the past, it takes only a few trailblazers to show that gender bias towards industries and careers are a footnote in the history books and that anyone can truly do anything. Even the comments here highlight that you are an inspiration to many out there. Thank you for sharing your story (so far), keep up the great work!

Sort of a side issue, but for anyone starting out and outfitting a shop, I’ve had good luck at thrift shops and what in the US are called antique malls. At least in the Midwest you can often find old hand tools like planes that are in perfectly good shape and much cheaper than new. The steel of the blades is of good quality and they only need proper sharpening. When power tools became available a lot of carpenters and cabinetmakers stopped using the hand tools and put them away. Their families are now clearing out the basements and getting rid of those tools.

Frankly, when I heard you say you had an Eng. Lit. degree and learned photo- and videographing to be more valuable in a potential apprenticeship, I was really impressed. That's an attitude to admire and quite the accomplishment in and off itself. But on top of that you are humble, professional and seem kind to yourself and others. And if that is not enough, you are also an outstanding communicator and teacher, you can draw, have a sense of humor and you are an amazing crafts person. I have tried and failed at fine woodworking often enough to have an idea how much patience, practice, intelligent trial and error and talent the work you do must have taken. This video has really helped to maybe learn how to get there. For purely selfish reasons, I'd ask you to please keep making videos!

I often watch your videos because I find your voice soothing but you never fail to impress me with your work ethic and good sense. Thanks for being part of the KZread community.

That's fascinating. You answered a lot of questions a lot of us probably wouldn't have dared to ask.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed :)

Your work speaks for you plus it's an added bonus for a luthier allow the world to all the expertise and intricacies guitar making and luthiers knowledge and experience plus a view into different customers guitars that you're making for them.

The industry I work in is full of grumpy old men terrified of being replaced. Even as a man I was still treated badly because I was 25 when I started. Now, 13 years later, nothing has changed apart from the fact that the grumpy old men are 13 years older. I have been considering a career change as I built some electric guitars during lockdown and often repair/setup guitars for friends. I find it very enjoyable and do intend to have a go at an acoustic. If you need an apprentice i'll sign up!

That was impressively personal, informative, and inspiring‼️ I am a retired building contractor who followed many of the same principles you espoused in your story. As a ‘geezer’, I find your honesty and forthrightness most refreshing. I wish you all the best for what I am sure will be a most satisfying and rewarding future‼️🍷🍷🍷🍷

I too, build acoustic instruments. Started late in life with it so no pressure to make a living at it. I think gender should never be a factor in the discussion of anything about building wooden instruments. Same goes for race, religion, ethnicity, and all the other ways humans have of identifying characteristics. In my shop the only judgements that are made are about sound, playability, and aesthetics. We like it like that.

Your journey in being a Luthier is a great testimony. Im thankful for this story and am glad you overcame many trials to be as skilled as you are. God bless you Lady!

Hey Daisy, this is inspirational! I'm a musician, not a maker, but to hear your down-to-earth take on the values and uncompromising commitment to quality in your work has got to be the best advertisement possible. Thrive and prosper!!

Beautiful, articulate, well spoken, impressive, talented craftsperson.

I don't play the guitar and I don't make them either. I do find you and what you do interesting and entertaining. Keep up the awesome work.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

That's great to know - thanks so much!

What an inspiring video! As a parent of 3 young women, this content is gold. You're a creative, intellegent and high skilled craftsperson who clearly values ongoing learning and collaboration. Wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration.

You’re a wonderful artist, so proud for you that you’ve got past the (nonsense) genital bias and become a well rounded, levelheaded person. Those who don’t put their all into their work are the most demeaning of others work. If people have to ask what my artwork costs simply can’t afford it.

Every good undertaking has a good personal story behind it. Thank you so much for sharing yours.

The picture book is a really great idea. Really cool

Daisy, Thank you for being so open about how you have grown as a business and about how important mental health is. You are inspirational for not just luthiers and musicians, but for all business owners.

Inspiring! Thank you.

I wouldn't say your job is "unusual." Maybe more like..."unique," which is great! As a jack of all trades/master of none, I admire people that are good at focusing on a particular thing.

"...be the best craftspeople we can.." Perfect! And I respect your non-negotiables. You be you.

Loved it!

What a great candid video! Very inspiring.

A million years ago I was an apprentice Joiner going to the tech in Bangor a story by the lecturers was of two young lads who had set up making guitars in a small industrial unit in Bangor. This was the 70's and we could not figure out how you could make a living making guitars surely that was something Americans done . That became Lowden guitars ,who after many transformations ( and some big issues) over the years, are still on the go with George and his family producing guitars backed by no other than Ed Sheeran. As a nation we have always under valued the ability to create with your hands, 'it wasn't after all what professionals done !'. For a short period of time I taught boys and girls in a school how to make coffee tables I always considered it was therapy for them and for us teachers. However through the 80's with the demise of crafts being taught in schools ( the wealth creators in society were after all the Bankers in London as Mrs Thatcher would often cite ) and with a mortgage and family to support I then left woodworking and teaching , retrained in Law and spent my life flying a desk. It is a different world now made different by people like you Daisy and hopefully a realisation in society the true value of those who can create with their hands.

Always enjoy stopping by your channel and admiring the journey so far!!

Love your work, love your videos, Daisy! Best wishes in all you do!

I think I was lucky enough to stumble across you in KZread shortly after you began making videos. In that short time your videos have come so far and I feel privileged to be around near the beginning of your journey. You're an inspiration and I thank you for sharing this bit of if yourself. 😺

Good for you for understanding that learning a craft is getting an education. If you want someone to give you an education you need to offer them something in return. I run a cabinet shop, and I get so many kids walking in of the street with no skills expecting me to both train them and pay them a high wage at the same time. They seem to think my shop is a kinder garden: they get to play with cool tools, I clean up after them. To add insult to injury they expect to walk away with a fist full of cash to go out and party with their friends after work.

Your channel is great. Don't let the haters get to you they're just jealous of your talent and your entrepreneurial spirit.

Simply wonderful to see you and your business grow Daisy - very inspirational on so many levels! Congratulations!

Always enjoy your time that you share.😊

61 year old male professional finish carpenter here and I think its a shame that you have had some resistance to learning the craft. Also it's been a dream of mine to make musical instruments as I retire and I wouldn't think twice about learning from you or your mentor Rosie the craft. I would love it. I wish you all the best and hope you have great success. Also, don't be afraid to increase how much you charge. You deserve to be paid for what you know and can do with your hands.

Daisy, please accept this as a message of encouragement. I am old. I have "been around the block." What I see from your work is, a very talented Luthier with an incredible passion for the work you do and, the satisfaction of the customers you serve. Your heart, soul, spirit, blood sweat & tears are literally poured into EVERY instrument you produce...You ponder over every detail. No matter how big or small. For the small minded pundits who feel compelled to bring age, gender or whatever insignificant bias measurements into play, I say, GO GET STUFFED! At the end of the day, what matters IMO is, do YOU make a memorable instrument?...If so, you should be well compensated for your skills and passion. Personally, I look at myself in the mirror each day...Have a good chuckle then get on with the business of living in whatever form it may bring. YOU are incredible! Somehow, you just need to convince yourself and accept it...Being awesome aint so bad...I did it once for a week; then, I got tired

@jeffhughes6167

10 ай бұрын

I didn’t come here with the intention of reading a full novel, but it was very enjoyable THANKS !!!

It's inspiring to hear about the journey that led you here! Really shows that hard work pays off. Loved this vid and kudos for being so open about it all.

Thanks Daisy, you are a true inspiration.

Daisy, you're so enthusiastic! It's refreshing to see someone who really loves what they're doing. Thank you!

A very interesting video, Daisy. Thank you for such a frank discussion.

Thanks so much for opening up to us, I always manage to learn something from your videos - Cheers from Canada

Daisy. I'm 58 years old and been a woodworker since I was 13. Yacht builder, ecclesiastical furniture maker, Woodworking coach and Restorer. You are so inspiring. I've subscribed. One thing we all have to remember is. We all come from different places and especially with woodworking, have different ways to achieve our goals. Keep going, I think KZread will be your biggest earner in these early years. Then as you get the decades behind you, you'll become a very accomplished and prized maker. Jamie aka The Worcestershire Cabinet Maker.

thanks for the inspiration!

Loved this. You are inspiring, Daisy!

Daisy, I was really impressed by the creative thinking you demonstrated. Selling art to pay for tools. You really have your head on straight. Good for you. After watching your videos I can see that sensibility and integrity pervade you life and profession. I have no doubt that your guitars are of the highest quality. The world could use more people like you. Well done.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

This means a lot. Thank you x

Great video. Thanks for opening up!

It’s just nice to see fresh young faces in luthiery. I like to watch luthiers to pick up tips and tricks, as an amateur guitar repairman. I very much look up to you luthiers, so it’s refreshing seeing younger people in the trade. I don’t get why people would be negative about you being a luthier.

A very interesting, informative and intriguing video. It’s nice to know more about you, Daisy. Congratulations on overcoming past struggles and moving forward.

Daisy, what a wonderful person you are and a very skillful luthier ! Thank you.

Very Transparent... thank you Daisy.

One of my Lee Neilson planes has gone missing recently….I was seriously upset! They really are beautiful, love the feel of their chisels, it’s taken an awfully long time to assemble them, you get there through time!

Your passion shines through and the quality of your work is always evident in your videos. It's great to see someone pursue their dream with the energy you've shown, hungry to learn, hungry to grow and to succeed. With your drive and determination, I don't think anything could stop you now!

great video - honest and inspirational!

You explain your process in a very articulate way with a great deal of passion. Keep up the awesome work!

Thank you for such honest content. It's the making process and your evident passion for your craft that makes your videos so compelling though. Add the subtle sophistication of your videography and quirky humour too and it is no wonder that your channel is growing so quickly. Those qualities are rare enough in YT but you have the ability to achieve something truly special; the video where you tuned the brace on the back of a soundboard was a delightful work of art, as well as being a brilliant tutorial.

@DaisyTempest

10 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, I think it's important to be transparent. And thank you for the kind words!

Thank you! Your video has been inspiring in more ways than one!

Keep doing what your doing...love the videos and very informative!!

Great stuff Daisy! It can be difficult sharing certain stuff that you mentioned in your vid but I’m glad you did. It’ll go a long way for aspiring luthiers to know I’m sure. All the very best to you and your work.

Well what can I say. I was a luthier on and off for 20 years so kudos to you. As a man I'm absolutely ashamed of the way most view and treat women. Stay strong and realize you are above them. I really have no words to convey how this type of behavior is unacceptable. Men, grow up, if you're are threatened by a woman or ANYONE then you're the problem. Keep up the good work!!!!

I am 63 now and used to be a shareholder of a ‘tech’ startup, working with mostly men. I strongly believe that in general women have less ego, more social skills and (therefore) outperform men by a million miles. I respect women, especially skillful ones as yourself, many times more. You show your skills, not your ego! If you were one of triplets I would definitely hire all three of you.

Thank you for sharing part of your journey.

Thank you for sharing your story. I must have found you very early in your YT path. I've learned a lot from you and really enjoy your storytelling voice. I'm glad you found people who could help rather than hinder you in this journey. The world needs more people willing to teach and share their craft honestly. We all will benefit from it. I look forward to seeing where this takes you next.

You've got the grit you needed. Stay strong! Keep it up!

Inspirational, Daisy. Thanks for opening up

You make great videos and beautiful guitars Daisy. I'm really happy to hear YT is helping your guitar business.

This is a wonderful video! Thank you for getting past your inhibitions. I also had a rocky start to my career (not even close to luthiery) and then had to throw myself back into it later on, once I had worked out a few things. That you are still doing this, having had the experience with your first mentor, is what pleases me most. Famous names have noted that the mercenary nature of the world means that countless millions of people never have the opportunity to become the prodigious flautist, or architect, or writer they could be, but I think it's even sadder that some people do have the opportunity, and come so close, but have their potential destroyed by bad experiences and by brutal and small-minded people. I'm pleased for you!

Just a fantastic video. You're awesome Daisy keep doing what you're doing.

This was a brilliant video. Thank you Daisy

We wish you great success... keep up the great work !!!

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Really inspiring. Best wishes for everything!

Enjoy watching your work and thought process.

🥳 Thanks for sharing! The only question that is un-answered is: "How many wood clamps does it take to start a luthery?"

Thanks Daisy. Love your channel

You're so smart eloquent and well adjusted that you will surely inspire others in all manner of positive ways. You also elevate my mood with every video. Thank you for that! 😊

Well done Daisy,the world needs more people like you.Keep up the good work,it’s a pleasure watching you in your videos.

You're an amazing inspiration for anyone and a credit to your craft. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Love your honesty, integrity and enthusiasm 😊. What an excellent role model for anyone wanting to be a creator.

that was some wonderful honesty - thank you very much