Answering The Most Invasive Questions About My Unusual Job
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Thanks for watching guys. I have someone moderating comments for me when they post so please don't worry I will read most of them! Really appreciate your support.
My tool wall:
Fret cutters: stewmac.sjv.io/0JWGgJ
Fret tang nippers: stewmac.sjv.io/RyB0xg
Fret hammer: stewmac.sjv.io/21j0E0
Mini plane (couldn't find my exact one but this is a good similar): stewmac.sjv.io/EK9dmW
Lie Nielsen No. 5: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Lie Nielsen No. 7: www.lie-nielsen.com/products/...
Fretboard radius: stewmac.sjv.io/QyJd5a
Ruler small: stewmac.sjv.io/B0xdrB
Fret scale: stewmac.sjv.io/AWmM9K
Brace chisel: stewmac.sjv.io/JzJdG2
Straight edge: stewmac.sjv.io/b3zygb
My website: www.tempestguitars.com
My instagram: / daisy_tempest
Thanks so much for watching and I will see you all very soon! - Hudba
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
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!
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!
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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,
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.
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.
Okay.... the Book of Photos.... Game changer! I would pay extra if I had a hand built instrument for that! Very clever!
Glad you liked them!
@@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.
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.
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.
If you price yourself right people will be there to support you if you do the marketing.
@@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.
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! 👍👍❤❤
Thanks so much for the support
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.
So glad you approve - thanks for doing what you do!
@@DaisyTempest not sure about approval. How about affirmation? And screw mean people… you make cool stuff.
I think metal health is the best genre of health, for sure 🤘
Yes! Depression and PTSD are currently kicking my butt. But I've found art therapy to be enormously helpful, and luthiery is certainly artistic.
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!!!!
The commemorative book that accompanies each build is priceless
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.
Wonderful vid - thanks for letting us into your journey, Daisy!
thanks florian
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!
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!
Dead on! thank you for the kind words.
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.
Thank you so much.
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 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!
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.
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.
This is so lovely! Thanks or the kind comment.
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!
Daisy, you’re one of my favorite CZcams 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!
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!
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
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.
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
Truly unbelievable that there so many luthiers that feel threatened by females in the industry. A luthier is a luthier regardless of gender and there are more now than ever. Yourself, Rosie Heydenrych and so many others are a breath of fresh air and hopefully will inspire many more females to get involved in the wonderful world of instrument making. Putting up barriers doesn't help anyone. Only by sharing knowledge and being part of the community can we all grow and hopefully improve our craft.
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 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.
Hi Daisy, I'm a male 58 y old luthier trainee (department viola da gamba). My teacher is female and not even 40 years old. I respect her a lot and we get along great.
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.
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!
Oh boy some of this brought back memories. I was once driven out of a job, because as a man I supported a woman who complained about the behaviour of a male colleague. His behaviour was such that with me as a witness willing to testify they _had_ to fire him. They also effectively fired me, because they made it impossible to stay.
I hate that pathetic immature shit. I hated it before that experience but I have especially hated it since. Sorry you had to face it too.
Even though I want to work as an artist in a very different field I have found your work ethic, your positive attitude, your persona all very inspiring. Keep following your passion, you will be happier and you will continue to contribute to this world. Do what other people want you to do and you could very well end up miserable, as I did for a while. I am now on my way out of that mess, thanks to many people, you included.
What a brilliant and generous human being, and a luthier to boot. There are a ton of guitar making CZcams vids out there but this is the first I’ve seen that offers financial advice. Thanks Daisy for all that you share.
Thanks so much for the feedback! There’s another one dropping later
Daisy: I'm an old geezer who has played guitar for a very long time, but I've also had other jobs, one of which was helping a world class cabinet maker establish his business in a new location. Charley (let's call him "Charley," after all it is his name). Charley had long hair like you. Charley was/is a very talented free spirit much like you. But hear is the nub: One day Charley was working with a router, the kind that sticks up through a hole in a flat surface. It was spinning at several thousand rpm when Charley noticed an errant clump of his hair being drawn toward the cutter. To his horror Charley was able to grab on to the captured hair just as it began to pull his face down toward the cutter. In an instant he grabbed the lock of hair and ripped it out of his scalp. Charley was an emotional mess for days. Your hair is beautiful. I hope you will exercise caution and protect yourself when working in your shop/studio. It's the snake you don't see that bites you. Howard Hinterthuer, Port Washington, WI, USA
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‼️🍷🍷🍷🍷
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.
I was originally attracted to your channel as a result of looking for guitar content on TY. I do play and have 5 guitars, (3 electric, 1 electric/acoustic, and 1 acoustic) and would love to own a handmade custom guitar. As a senior price becomes a real concern. I am Canadian and £6000 = CDN$ 10,300. where a really good Martin or Taylor can be bought for $4,000. I realize they are not handmade by one individual and that one person has to justify her time, materials etc. but you are out of the price range for the average person. Growing Tempest would allow you to put your guitars in the hands of far more players thereby growing the reputation of your brand. I love your videos and the obvious passion you have for your craft and will continue to support you here.
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.
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 CZcams 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.
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.
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
I didn’t come here with the intention of reading a full novel, but it was very enjoyable THANKS !!!
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.
Beautiful, articulate, well spoken, impressive, talented craftsperson.
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.
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.
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.
You're so welcome, I think it's important to be transparent. And thank you for the kind words!
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.
That's great to know - thanks so much!
Great video. Other "craft" related potential business persons should watch this to hear an outline of all of the factors to consider regarding pricing, workload, diversifying skills between core work, promotion, media, etc. What you do involves an ENORMOUS amount of work that is not for the untalented or those hoping for easy money.
Thanks for the kind words
Three hours in and no one has left a comment? Unbelievable. Lovely video, and appreciate your candor in addressing a number of personal matters. In year 2023, I fail to grasp how gender applies to the luthier trade, let alone any aspects of present society. The proof is in the viewing to appreciate the level of craft you've mastered to build these beautiful instruments. Best wishes in your future, and please keep posting your videos.
I switched the comments to 'review only' for a bit because on this video, I want to read every single one.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this, I really appreciate it. I'm a 60+ year old male, and I've never understood why some jobs are considered wrong for women (or vice versa). I suppose I'm in a tiny minority, but I think being a luthier is for human beings, and gender, et al., doesn't enter into it. I have a woodworking background, and I've met Thomas Li-Nielsen; one of the nicest people I've run into, and I very much enjoyed your story about him. I have a number of his tools, and they are amazing to work with. I'm in the process of just beginning to learn the craft of lutherie for myself. I don't plan to sell guitars, but I do want instruments of my own that are almost impossible to find elsewhere, and I think I can develop the skill. I am delighted and grateful that you are willing (and have the time!) to share what you know, it means a lot to me to have this kind of resource available. I look forward to seeing more of your videos in the future.
Thanks so much for this Jack. Definitely you can learn. All the best of luck with it and good to have you along. ❤️
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.
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.
You rock daisy. Keep on doing your great work and ignore the haters, they are just jealous and threatened.
🥳 Thanks for sharing! The only question that is un-answered is: "How many wood clamps does it take to start a luthery?"
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 CZcams community.
That's fascinating. You answered a lot of questions a lot of us probably wouldn't have dared to ask.
I'm glad you enjoyed :)
The picture book is a really great idea. Really cool
Well Done and please read this comment :-) you are an inspiration to prospective/ future hobby builders/ luthiers and you tube producers ... as a guide to doing it right.. it takes effort skill understanding and passion to create a YT Chanel, build guitars and not to mention running a business, you are enthusiastic, eloquent, sometimes quirky and so generous with your knowledge and time which is very much appreciated you should be proud of what you have achieved and the vision and goals you have set yourself. Keep going from strength to strength XXX
The people posting hate messages, ignore them, they are not worth it. I enjoy you video and work.
Just be proud of your noble trade and skill. You make splendid guitars, beautiful sounding instruments of tasteful design. Wish you the best, respect from Serbia.
Every good undertaking has a good personal story behind it. Thank you so much for sharing yours.
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!!
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!
You are an inspiration, and people who think you are anything else are probably insecure about their craft, and won't get so far in their life...
Hey, the more luthiers the better for all us guitarists. The time waiting for things to get done by these overwhelmed techs is at times maddening. Hopefully Daisy will inspire many females to inter the field increasing the numbers.
The very best of luck on your journey. It is so encouraging to see a young person developing a passion, turning it a into skill then making a living from it. This video should be shown in schools.
Thank you so much for the kind comment - I really appreciate it!
Daisy, i began watching your channel because of what you were doing, not because you are a woman. I have wondered how you make ends meet, and this video explains clearly how you've done that. I admire your work! Don't let the naysayers win.
Awresome stuff Daisy. I grew up with 5 sisters, so I don't react negatively to women doing things. Sad to hear it happens in your industry. Very impressed with your woodwork skill, and ability to set yourself up as you have. Looking forward to seeing what your future brings.
Hell yeah! Thank you
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, 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.
This means a lot. Thank you x
There are two luthiers I watch without fail -- you and Ted Woodford. I have learned a lot from both of you.
hand crafted items are alot better, i'm glad to see you're doing quality over quantity
Scale based on demanded pressure on yourself. Grow slow. Sometimes painstakingly slow. Let the demand scale your business. Then make a small incremental growth each time this happens, this will help maximize profits and still ensure top quality. And then rinse and repeat whenever needed. Keep it your own, you're doing great!
Wonderful, simply wonderful. As a guy, the misogyny personally make me angry. Your work is simply brilliant, I love your "brilliant at the basics" approach. You simply pour your mind, body, and spirit into everything that you do. I have always been a supporter of girls and women doing what they are passionate about. The negativity to me is born out of jealousy and insecurity. Ignore them, my little two cents as a dad. You are fearfully and wonderfully made and it shows. Stunning work. 🥰
Thank you so much x
I appreciate the transparency. 6000 quid for a guitar is quite reasonable. I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
God, I miss working with my hands...
Former jeweler, blacksmith, perfumer (actually, worked with some luthiers when I was doing jewelry and blacksmithing!); but of late, corporate CEO who never gets to do any of that. It makes me incredibly happy to see your great work, progress, and accomplishments with your business. Regarding brashness: honestly? it's probably the best approach 99% of the time - what do you have to lose?
Stumbled on your channel today; glad that you and your channel, and your business are (by the sounds of things!) doing well!
Also, love the book idea! I used to make scrolls about the process to go with the wands I made when I was a full-time blacksmith. Story adds a lot. Keep up the fantastic work!
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!
Great video, Amateur luthier here I make fretboards as a side line, this is how I buy my tools! I'm firmly in the 'Doesn't matter camp' when it comes to you being a young woman making guitars, from what I've seen, your guitars speak for themselves. Keep up the good work. Side note, ever fancied making an electric guitar?
Thanks for the comment! yes I will make an electric at some point for fun!
Best and most authentic video I've ever seen about being a craftsperson. Thank you for the insight.
Your channel is great. Don't let the haters get to you they're just jealous of your talent and your entrepreneurial spirit.
I am really impressed by your resourcefulness and skills to make your business viable. The Christmas card for a plane idea! How the hell did you think of that? I've been making things since early childhood, considered making it a source of income once or twice, but never really tried. I don't really regret it, it's just that the business side of things is really not my cup of tea, and I suspect that if I did try going all in, I would start hating the woodwork, that now brings me joy. But I love to watch people who did make it. It just makes me happy and I really admire them. You being female just makes it more interesting to me, because there is so few of you. And you do bring in a bit of a different perspective to the craft, which is enriching. Wish you all the best!
P.S. Your short about voicing really caught my attention. Would love to see a longer video about this process!
Fascinating, this vid landed on my home feed - props to you for getting to where you are and ignore the old fuds in what is I guess a traditionally male-dominated industry - knowing little about luthiers, but being a hobby woodworker I'd say your personality and media skills give you the edge here, hence the grumpy old fuds not being pleased about the competition 👍
I enjoy your videos. You appear completely genuine and you enjoy what you do. I also appreciate your honesty. Being a woman has nothing to do with your ability and talent. Keep on doing what you do.
Inspiring! Thank you.
That was a great video .... straightforward - honest.
...as someone who worked my own business for decades - loving their job - and a bit of a workaholic (bit? 🤔) .... I will offer the following
- remember to take time for yourself. I worked non-stop for 10 years and burned myself out - even vacations became work (the one week I allowed - over-planned )
... I then decided I'd take one week by myself - and then the rest with my other - she did/does the same. The one week is intentionally solo - no friends or family, just me.
It's not for everyone, but for us it helped immeasurably - I started to love my work again - enjoy even the tedious bits ... and it helped in other areas as well.
You just need to make the time (it IS there if you look 🙂)
Anyway - everyone is different - but for what it's worth.
"...be the best craftspeople we can.." Perfect! And I respect your non-negotiables. You be you.
Loved it!
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.
I subscribed for the usual woodworking stuff; but I'm really impressed with your artwork. I dabble a bit but got hit with the photography bug really hard so never got serious with the art stuff. So it's a nice book end to getting annoyed with a young person that has some better woodworking skills than me. :^) Keep it up!
I’m not sure what I enjoyed more about this video… learning so much about Daisy or seeing pictures of little Daisy. 😊
Most of what I do with my hands is acceptable. Sort of. Sometimes. Some of us are just not cut out to be craftsmen.
3/4 of the CZcams channels I watch are of people who do outstanding things with their hands. That is one of the reasons I watch your channel. Another is that I like your accent. I like guitar music. I find guitar making fascinating.
I wish you the greatest happiness in your life no matter what direction you decide to take your business.
Thank you so much for this really lovely comment. It’s so appreciated so thank you for taking the time to write it. ❤️
Very cheeky vid title, made me giggle in algorithm. I'm currently trying to make some side cash by taking my hobby of woodworking/pyrography a bit more seriously. Your video is a dose of well timed inspiration and serves also as the affirmation of some of my ideas about as you put it, "using the tools that are staring you right in the face". Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
This has been so helpful! 🎉
Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to share! I can honestly say that you are an inspiration! My daughter just turned 12 and is starting to think about what she wants to do as an adult and I have been trying to show her that her prospects do not need to be limited to the stereotypical “woman’s” work. I’m sharing your videos with her to show her that she can work with her hands, use power tools, and be artistic even though she is a woman. Thank you for all that you do!
I have been playing the guitar since 1965. Fire had just been invented. Never be able to afford one of your guitars but that's not why I watch your channel. Daisy you are a delight. It makes me hopeful for the future to see such an undaunted and creative young woman. It's what I have always wanted women to be able to do. You are doing us proud.
Daisy my name is Ed live in Welland Ontario Canada near Niagara falls started watching your blog two days ago like to say it refreshing to see someone speaking the truth about your self I started play guitar 4 years ago at 55 I 59 now just like to say thank you one thing can say at my age listen to people that pick you up not down that work for me well you take care hope you nothing but the best
You have no idea how much I needed to see this right now. Thank you. ❤
You got this xx
Keep doing what your doing...love the videos and very informative!!
great video - honest and inspirational!