Day In The Life of a Luthier

The beginning of this video is weird.
What I wanted to say ultimately was that my day now isn't like my day used to be. I want to encourage more people into the industry, because the culture of horrendous working environments at the beginning, and causing people to drop out of what can be a wonderful life, will have to change if there is more accountability. It's a great job - tough at times as is every freelance job - but the common thing that is frustrating to me is when professional luthiers don't encourage new entrances. Of course there are many amazing colleagues who are the most inspiring and welcoming people ever, and this is something that is steadily growing - so this is your sign to give lutherie a go if you were considering it! I hope this makes sense. It's very hard for me to explain properly.
Also, by lord we need more women and minority backgrounds. It's worth it, and I recommend that if you liked the look of my day in this video, please give it a whirl!
In this video, I used and referred to:
Luthier Vice:
stewmac.sjv.io/ZdaxMQ
Marketing course:
daisytempest.thinkific.com
Instagram: daisy_tempest

[@greengohm]

There's something deeply wrong with the world because I can only give one thumbs up to this video. I'm thoroughly outraged!

[@DaisyTempest]

😂❤️ too kind!

[@Oldtimerider]

You can do even better. Make a donation with the “thanks” button.

[@expatmoose]

Have more accounts, problem solved😂😂😂

[@TheAaron3dg]

Thank you for making and posting this! So awesome to see what's involved in the creation of a beautiful instrument

[@Marcus_C51]

Thank you for taking us along to see your workday, I must say it looks extremely rewarding Daisy!

[@corydhmiller]

Love seeing this passion and care for such a beautiful craft. Thanks for sharing this, Daisy. I'm going to show this to my daughters for sure.

[@DavidVanmeterDutch]

As many have and will say, you are living what I could only wish I had the guts to do! Whatever your personal level of success is or feels like, I appreciate people like you exist and share your life. It shows that this kind of life is achievable if you want it enough and want to work for it. Thanks!

[@theRandy712]

What a beautiful way to spend your day, I'm both envious and so happy for you. Creativity, hard work, and socializing.

[@FXJunky]

Greetings from a grunt worker at the Martin Factory. loving your channel!

[@malmalamie2732]

Always look forward to these videos, and they never disappoint. Love the cartoons/artwork and music , calming,informative and interesting. Nice work 🎶🎸👍

[@Blueshade]

So happy the KZbin algorithm led me to such an amazing person who is doing what she loves and living her best life as well. Love your personality and the passion you show in making guitars. I am looking at buying a semi-hollow body guitar which is what led me to your channel and I could not be happier. I look forward to following you on your journey! Oh and hello from Michigan!

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

Love this content!! It's great to see the finer details of you're work. Cheers!

[@divergentguitars]

Thanks for this lovely glimpse into your life! I truly wish I'd started learning luthiery when I was younger. Started in my 40s and now it's my favorite thing to do! That black walnut timber set looks fabulous! Looking forward to seeing the guitar it becomes!!

[@Don_from_cairns_australia]

Glad your Chanel came up on my feed, I’ve done two guitar building courses here in Australia using all Australian Timbers. Your guitars are simply stunning. I hope you have a long a prosperous future with Lutherie

[@Birkguitars]

I have spent the afternoon making progress with my workshop so I am nowhere near this stage in my plans for luthiers but its getting there. A huge pile of slab sawn ash is going to become a workbench but there is a lot of organising needed before the cutting starts. In the meantime seeing others whose hard work is paying off is a huge inspiration.

[@CAMELOT331]

Glad you were recommended to me. I love the process behind all of this.

[@AnthWood]

Amazing and a pleasure to watch. Its really nice to see that we still have Makers like Daisy keeping a tradition alive. Well done anf keep up the good work and I look forward to your next video. Anth

[@masterwong3837]

Wow! This vid makes me believe in humanity again, knowing such sweet and lovely persons build guitars for a living and being so engaged with it. Great, love it!

[@basanova3382]

You made me smile and gave me that warm, welcoming feeling. You are delightful. Thank you for sharing your passion and talent. 💙

[@jpavlvs]

I love your passion for your work. I also love the information you pass on. Thank you.

[@floridalifestyleapparel5477]

Wonderful video! You give a lovely slice of your life and times. I look forward to more.

[@ricklee4513]

Thanks Daisy, good to see that it’s not all bells and whistles but like all worthwhile ventures and journeys it requires discipline and consistency and focus. So yes thank you.

[@ianbrown4242]

One of life's great joys is stumbling across a new youTube channel and knowing you're just going to love the hell out of it.

[@golflre7179]

Thank you for doing this vid. So fun to watch what you do.

[@dnick1981]

My late father was a luthier. I did many many woodwork projects in his workshop growing up. That shot of you making plunger coffee really got me! God I would love to be back in his workshop having a coffee and making something! Love the channel! You are going to be huge!!

[@LiloUkulele]

I can relate...years ago I borrowed my friends tiny shop for a day...40 years later I still remember the golden afternoon light beaming in and alighting all the dust motes, listening to classical music. a moment, a memory in time. At 70, retired, I'm finally building a little shop and plan on building guitars...pouring a foundation this week...gotta hurry up!

[@Eskoflip86]

Man I love watching these videos, there's something so relaxing and satisfying for me about watching somebody create something beautiful grom a piece of wood. I'd love to have a fraction of your talent.

[@chrisjackson7986]

Hi Daisy. I love your videos. You make all of us "wannabe" luthiers envious. Keep living your dream and keep those videos coming.

[@T1374]

I smiled though this whole video because you have so much joy building guitars. All I did through lockdowns was take a damaged guitar and tried to revive it, but you're starting from pieces of wood. You're awesome.

[@malcolmjames1866]

I spent yesterday drawing the Cad drawings for my headstock jig, then remembered that I needed to thin my headstocks ready for the jig and drew up some code to thickness them down to size. This afternoon, I put them on the machine and they're now the right size, and I machined part of the headstock jig. Tonight you show me the proper way of doing it! Love the video.

[@torreybliss]

Daisy, I admire your work ethic and appreciate what you do! Enjoyed the video! Best wishes for great success for you!

[@DaveDickens]

Great video, beautifully shot and edit and wonderfully presented. All the very best of luck with your business Daisy. Cheers Dave

[@grekiely6245]

I appreciate your professionalism, your skill and tone of your instruments is something to behold. All the best.

[@jamestonguet1737]

Great vid, I've been a Luthier for 23 years , it's so nice to see a talented young artist in the craft

[@brook543]

Loved it! Very inspiring video. Wish you the best for the new video idea. Cheers!

[@srleb3462]

Respect for your decision to give a long lasting soul to these pieces of wood and diligence in those beautiful crafts... 💕

[@graemeeasterbrook4931]

Love this, so looking forward to watching all your Videos 😊

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I need to watch a video from you every morning. Really nice way to start my day.

[@minder4u1]

I really enjoy your videos, I am learning different things, every time I watch a viddy. A player for years and I do most of my own set ups etc., but I am now addicted. Keep up the good work and I think you're on your way to becoming a great Luthier and You Tube hit

[@michaelpepper7230]

I'm in the process of making my first guitar for my son. It's a course done through DVA here in Australia. The instructors and others on the course are great people. It really opened my eyes up to just how much detail goes into making them from scratch by hand and not mass produced guitars. I'm glad this video popped up. I've seen lots of different ways people make them from very basic tools on the floor to factories making hundreds a day. Well done to you for your choice of career.

[@mastercraft5798]

Great vid! Very interesting and most impressive. I'm looking forward to watching your other videos to see how you manage to work iwith the limited amount of space that you have, but more importantly, how you work to create your instruments. I was lucky to have stumbled onto this video - and have to say - you really are a breath of fresh air to the luthier sites. I hope you have huge success.

[@charlier7711]

This was an amazing view into what a luthier does; I love working with wood and your work is another level! Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@TheCaoimhin2]

Your whole approach to your craft makes it seem possible. Thank you.

[@kevinronald4137]

Miss Tempest you have such a cheery warmth about you that it is a pleasure to watch you work. I look forward to seeing your black walnut (by Royal Appointment) guitar in the future.

[@gcvrsa]

How wonderful to see a young woman who has entered the craft! I'm so glad I found this video via KZbin's suggestions, and I look forward to seeing the rest of your videos.

[@AndSendMe]

Daisy, one of my favorite things in the world is a customized life. Thank you for showing yours to us.

[@PedalPlayhouse]

I really enjoyed joining you in your day and also relate to your email portion of emailing people to work with and sometimes getting people enthusiastic and others ghost. Keep going, the one who will want to be apart of what you are doing you’ll find over time. I’m still trying myself lol! The headstock sanding I’d love that as a day start too it seems like it’s a good thing to focus on early to be productive.

[@olivernash2240]

I love watching you work!

[@paullazarro4295]

Walnut is one of my favorite woods too. So rich and warm but with character.

[@markokrstanovic3444]

As someone who's been playing guitar for about 13 years, I just realised I've never seen the actual guitar-making process until now! Subscribed instantly :)

[@username-mu8yf]

You're such an inspiration, Daisy! Thank you!

[@rrdee8138]

Another excellent video thx again for sharing your time and knowledge with us it is very appreciated

[@michaelrickels7386]

Hi. I'm not a luthier, and have no plans to become one, but I do enjoy woodworking as a hobby, plus I play bass. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your video. I'm very impressed by your passion for the craft, as well as your bravery in starting a business. Thank you for sharing.

[@VedunianCraft]

What a lovely channel! Informative and presented with a great personality! Best wishes from Austria 💪!

[@BogdanBacila301]

Amazing work! I'm so happy that I got recommended some of your videos and because of your mad skills I got completely hooked! I totally binged all of the videos and learned tons. You definitely have a place up there along the best luthiers. Furthermore, your production skills are outstanding, communication is clear, video and editing are right on point, the content is just perfect! I am really looking forward to following you along the journey and see this channel grow, I'm sure it will be just a matter of a few more months until everyone in the guitar building community will have heard about you. Thank you, good luck and all the best! P.S. I'm also looking forward for a series-type thing, I found it that I always engage best with a channel when there's a multi-episode project, which gets me invested and keeps me coming for more episodes. Challenge builds and projects are also amazing to watch and produce too.

[@echori]

Sooo nice! Very beautiful video and nice telling about making guitars, have a great career.

[@Rosendomusika]

this could be the most enjoyable day in the life video that i've watched, so natural ❤

[@RelUnrelated]

Thanks so much for sharing your day with us. It makes me want to go out to my garage and make things.

[@zosotexas]

Drawing a glue shaped guitar for glue up was just 👌. What whimsy and show of love for the craft (both guitar making and cinematography) ❤

[@keymaker_coils686]

Love the videos! I spent my afternoon sanding away most of my first two clear coats and laying down the final coat. Hopefully final...lol a bit of cut and buff away from my third from scratch guitar build is complete!

[@charlieduncan2007]

I enjoyed the video Daisy. You have a perfect voice: clear, calm and well-paced. What you say is well-judged, delivering the essential information in an informal, understandable manner. Lutherie's gain has been journalism's loss!

[@cowieson]

This was a delight to watch! I’m sure I’m not the only one who would enjoy a series in this format! PS that window could definitely fit some more plants, maybe a cheeky tradescantia or epipremnum? 👀

[@baronrogers806]

I love your guitars they're so aesthetically beautiful. I love luthiery channels I think your spin makes it a bit more interesting to watch. I build partscasters but my expertise is in building pickups with my parents and its people like you that spark interest. Awesome channel!

[@randalnielson6857]

I needed this channel on such a variety of levels. Holy shit. Please accept this as a compliment that’s enthusiastic and sincere: you’ve elevated and modernized everything that was great about Bob Ross, in my opinion. And surely without intending to, which is the coolest part. Rock on, Tempest.

[@musacman57]

Love watching your videos,very inspiring.

[@ConstrutorMusical]

Does the glue must be poured in a guitar shape to work? 😆 Great content. Cheers from Brazil.

[@timbeaton5045]

I enjoyed that touch!

[@CamsCampbell]

What a lovely video Daisy. I enjoy these kinds of things a lot and you're so bloomin' good at it! Hope we get to meet again sometime soon.

[@petepassmore8975]

Just discovered your video and must say what a charming ten minutes very well spent. Look forward to seeing your other vids 😎

[@TheTanashimaru]

Super cool day in the life. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your artistry. That walnut is to dye for. Hah. I love a good story behind the instrument. Cheers

[@johncarlo7395]

The breakfast you made looked good and I'm glad to see you watered the plants and you done your nails and you're going out tonight, lovely.

[@aplaceinside]

Best channel on youtube by far. I have cut some eucalyptus boards last week, when they are dry in a couple of years I'll send some to you! Your most dedicated Italian fan!

[@2old4u]

Talent, skill and charm. Perfect.

[@jthescruff]

That whole workshop complex looks lovely! Cool video.

[@noamhemsky]

Great shop! I look forward to checking out some of your other vidz.

[@apinantpongsupaht872]

You are really amazing! Not only a wonderful craftsman but also a very pleasant one at that.😊

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Your guitar shaped glue outline gave me a big smile. You’re a truely luthier - it runs in your blood. Please present more of your former jobs.

[@d.gregorybrown7779]

beautiful video, it is so awesome you have found something you love.

[@user-wv5nv7dz3q]

I like your channel, Way to go Daisy. It is a difficult process to make a guitar from scratch. I just found your videos today and subscribed immediately. Good luck to ya! Darrick from Seattle wa.

[@BirthquakeRecords]

You are living my dream!! Hopefully things will fall into place and I can start making instruments in a beautiful shop like you do!

[@vintageguitarz1]

I am a luthier as well, trained by my grandfather from the "old country" (Euro), I worked for Fender 1972 -99 from a design luthier, thru floor super, Production Mgr. In 55 years I haven't seen as an attractive and talented Female Luthier as you. Keep your enthusiasm into your older even more experienced years! Cheers !

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Singularly superb At 54 - I gave up playing guitar after 40 years of joy with it. I never achieved my dream to design, build and play my own guitar. Discovering this channel fills me with joy.

[@donhowell3372]

I love this ... what a great space ... environment is so important ... keep up the great energy .. now i want to build a guitar

[@clark3782]

You inspire me. Your workshop is so nice. I hope I get to do this one day.

[@PBR060661]

I loved this video. I’ve just returned from working with a luthier in Sweden to build my first guitar. Twelve consecutive long and stressful days to create a beautiful instrument. The most stressful thing I’ve done because, as you say, there is no “undo” option with wood. Inspired by you.

[@danandratis]

Thanks for the video Daisy - The more I see your shop the more I wish mine wasn't in my basement! - Cheers from Canada

[@mst7806]

I love guitars, love this video too. So nice to see people working together but on different stuff. Greetings from Sydney. (I‘m just about to look up your website too.)😊

[@CaptChaos1964]

I stumbled across this, and thoroughly enjoyed everything about it, 😊 Thank you.

[@metalliholic]

Wow, that work space and work day seems like a dream. Awesome job!

[@Mueleski]

I've been learning to play ukulele but also wanted to learn how to perform setup and minor repairs if needed, so I started looking for Luthier tools and instruction when I came across your channel and have been really enjoying it, thanks.

[@edmiller4149]

Really like the walnut. Enjoying your journey very much.

[@aslanmichael]

Well done. Good Luck with your enterprise!

[@emosaurusrex3089]

I love everything about this. Subbed!

[@LucianoGhosn]

That was beautiful to watch, thanks!

[@EdwardKilner]

Quite a nice video. Glad there are still craftsmen around.

[@patrickingalls5954]

Woke up this morning in a funky mood and watching your video really lifted my spirits. Awsome workshop! Thankyou young lady. If you named your workshop "Teapot" you could be a Tempest in a Teapot 😁😊👍✌

[@kenthomson8654]

Very cool. Love guitars. Love wood. Love great craft. Keep rocking.

[@IainHC1]

Really loved the vid 🙂 Hope you had a great night out too

[@mackymaca]

Your video has inspired me even more to get started on my journey to be a luthier. I gotta get my bass guitar restoration project going.

[@marcreno893]

Ahhhh Nothing like the smell of wood first thing in the morning 😊 hellooo from Pittsburgh PA

[@mickcarr2744]

I really enjoy your videos, you have a great work ethic. Having always built electric guitars, I'm on my 4th acoustic build, funnily enough using black walnut, I agree with you, it's a wonderful wood to work with. Keep up the great work.

[@synkrotron]

this came up as a recommendation... totally blew me away... I don't know what to say other than, keep up the great work you are doing 👍

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

Well done young lady,it is tuff getting started in life an especially in your own business. Watch your back. An the very best of luck. Always stay strong an committed. M

[@evilotis01]

oh, thank the KZbin algorithm for this! it was really lovely to see your work, and the studio where you're based looks rad. as a writer, i def relate to the working-alone bit-it must be awesome to work in a building with such a variety of other creative craftspeople. and your guitars are gorgeous. subscribed!

[@evilotis01]

oh, and one more thing, if you wouldn't mind: i'm a rank amateur woodworker, and i'm fascinated by the tool you're using to bend the backplate at 6:30ish. what's it called?