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.
Daisy do You sharpen Your chisels and plane blades Yourself? I take a lot of pride in being able to do My own but You may not have the time. Was just curious!
Daisy, as an old bloke, i ask, are you married? If not what is wrong with those Pommie boys!!!! In all seriousness though, you do awesome work, doesn't matter man or woman, young or old, all that matters is the quality of work, and the quality of the whole experience. Personally i think you should make a guitar as a present to God, so he can play Bron Y Aur stomp on it! Would love to see you present a guitar to Jimmy, i guarantee he would absolutely LOVE it! Goodonya luv!
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. 😆
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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! 👍👍❤❤
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 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.
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.
You mean advertising? If she gave a damn about mental health she wouldn't promote BH. BetterHelp sells customer data in violation of HIPPA and fails to properly vet their therapists. This isn't new information either so I find it utterly reprehensible that she's promoting them. Seek help literally anywhere else. Talking to your dog/cat is probably better help than BetterHelp.
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!
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 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.
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
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 TH-cam 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.
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.
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!
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.
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!!!!
As a guitar player and "consumer" of fine hand-crafted instruments, I should point you to Linda Manzer in Canada. She started in the '70s when it must have been that much harder to be woman in a man's profession. She apprenticed with Larrivee and D'Acquisto. She is, IMO, the best luthier I've ever worked with or even heard of. Among her clients are Pat Metheny (he has a couple dozen of hers), Paul Simon, Bruce Cockburn, Gordan Lightfoot, Carlos Santana, and many others. I have one of her "Green" series acoustics (a guitar that Bruce Cockburn also has) and had years of communication with her decades ago (her waiting period was around 5 years and we WON'T discuss what she charges, but my Rolex cost less than the guitar! If any male luthiers have any problems with female luthiers, they should take a lesson from Linda - whose attitude appeared to be that male anger or jealousy was the man's problem & she was too busy polishing her craft to worry about *ssholes. Keep at it & if I buy another hand-made (I'm retired after 63 years of playing - I play just for myself now, but who knows), I'll get in touch & get into your queue. As an independent musician & self-employed consulting software developer (to afford my instruments 😂), I've always worked for myself & learned that it is the quality of the product & the passion put into it, not irrelevant incidentals like gender, that, in the end, are all that matter.
Daisy, you’re one of my favorite TH-cam 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!
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‼️🍷🍷🍷🍷
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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. 🥰
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.
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.
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 TH-cam community.
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!
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.
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.
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
I think I was lucky enough to stumble across you in TH-cam 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. 😺
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.
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?
Daisy, you are so motivated and seem to be able to achieve your goals in such creative ways, I see a very bright future for you. Not to mention that you are lovely and charming! Good luck and best wishes for whatever direction your life takes you!
I have at least 7 Lie Nielsen planes. Plus his bench and mortise chisels. Love the router plane and my favorite 4 1/2 bench plane. You have high standards. Appreciate all your videos.
Thanks for sharing that with us. The mental health part is so important. When a was an apprentice my mentor was a narcissistic pervert. My family and friends made me realize that he was toxic for me. After that I then spend 3 years going to therapy while opening my own workshop. We are all humans and we sometimes need help. :) Wish you the best
You rock! I started my learning quest of how things work and were put together when I was 10 years old. That was 57 years ago and I still enjoy being a craftsman of different fields.
As a self-teaching beginning luthier hoping to open a custom shop, you have a been an inspiration to me in both business model and quality of work. Thank you for sharing some insight into your practice and for such entertaining videos!
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!!
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.
Huge credit to you for the way you started your business from scratch. If I was in the market for a one off hand crafted guitar I’d certainly come to you. I wish you every success for the future. You deserve it.
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.
You are an inspirational, hard working, intelligent, humorous woman, love your temerity, love your videos, you should be super proud of yourself. It's not what others think about you it's what you think. Kia kaha, be strong stay strong in Maori.
Aloha Young Lady! I been interested in all things guitar. Keep up the good attitude. That is important. I was in a bad motorcycle accident a 1.5 years ago. I'm finally starting to walk. It's my attitude that keeps me going. I know it apples and oranges in some respects. Attitude is what keeps us at it. Good luck!
Great video Daisy, well done doing this, I imagine you had to overcome some apprehension to do this but I am sure it will help others who see it. As a father of 2 girls and 2 boys , I could never get my head around the need that some have to gender categorise and discriminate. It is clear you have a strong creative drive and are doing something you really love, how great. As someone at the end of their working carer I think I can say with some certainty that is unusual and also the sometimes harsh economics can make this difficult to sustain. In your case I feel certain that you will succeed, with success defined as what you want it to be. Your creative skills along with your work ethos and great practical wisdom will get you where you want to go. It is great to see young people like yourself taking on personal responsibility like this and succeeding. I wish you all the best on your journey maybe I will see some of your work first hand at a guitar show sometime, who knows.
For the record, you're my favourite luthier right now. You make incredible guitars, great videos and I think your approach and attitude are wonderful. I'm sure many people who buy your guitars do so because they connect with you as well as your work.
I like to make things and thoroughly enjoy doing that as you do. I don't make instruments but I see the love you put into your craft through your videos. Keep it up!
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.
Very nice video, Daisy. Very professional content. Your storytelling skills are great and your channel provides really high value content about being a Luthier. It is a really pleasure to watch your content and to watch your professional life develop. AWESOME.
I’m a 72 year old male and I agree completely with everything you’ve written. There is no craft activity that is inherently limited to only men or only women. I also am learning lutherie as a hobby and I have not encountered anything that couldn’t be done by the most petite of women. It’s about skill and attention to detail and love of the craft. I started making folk instruments for my son to get him interested in music. Eventually I wanted to take lessons on the Renaissance lute and built my first one because I couldn’t afford a decent one. I’ve made four in total, each one a little better than the previous. There is something magical about starting with a small pile of wood and ending up playing an instrument you’ve made. I think Daisy has a very solid business plan and I’m looking forward to watching her business grow and learning about lutherie watching her excellent videos.
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!
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.
I myself turned self employed a couple of years ago, and I know isolating and lonely life can feel. Your video is an inspiration. You are an inspiration. Thank you for being there.
Daisy, I admire you as a person and a Luthier . Your willingness to share your journey is admirable. I am 70 and have seen alot of life and people. You're one of the special ones. Keep doing what you're doing. It gives an older person hope in our youth. Best Wishes
i’m new to knife making and found your channel through the knife video, your passion for what you do is inspiring and i look forward to each new video. Also as a video editor by trade your content is exceptionally produced and a joy to watch
Daisy, your passion and positive attitude in general, are purely inspirational to me for some time now. Thank you from the bottom of my black rotten heart ;) . You, Ben Crowe and few others made me believe that a pursue of personal dreams and passions is simply the best way to live life. Once again, huge THANK YOU for that. Stay awesome! 🤘😈🤘
There's lots of reasons why you've been brave to post this Daisy, thank you. I have a young daughter and I know her future is brighter because of women like yourself. I can only apologise on behalf of my gender (male) for the ignorance and hostility you and lots of women still suffer. Fathers play a huge role in nurturing young boys to respect women. I believe things are changing for the better, but go see a therapist guys if you're struggling too. 👍
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.
This is one of the best videos on you tube about small business, and how to operate through your values and decided how position your brand. Well done Daisy!!!
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!
For certain, you have the skills and business acumen to take your business wherever you so desire. Bravo for sticking with your convictions and mastering the art of making beautiful instruments that make music to capture the heart and stir the soul!
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!
Thanks for sharing, Daisy! As a fellow creator (SF writer, furniture maker, and total newbie drummer) with my own mental health struggles, kudos to you for being open about yours. We need to eliminate the idea of the struggling artist - none of us do our best work when we're suffering. All best wishes for your success!
Wonderful talk, thanks Daisy. Back in the early 70's, I got to know a luthier in the town where I lived and - since I had some decent carpentry AND engineering skills - entertained ideas of doing the same. Did a lot of background reading and became very familiar with the whole process. But, I eventually did not take it up. Went through the same process with wooden boat building, but again never took it up. Good on you for staying with it - you have become a very good instrument builder in a relatively short amount of time. Good luck for the future!
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
Having built a guitar from StewMac like a D28, I understand how tedious being a luthier is and appreciate what you do. You build beautiful and great sounding instruments and I love watching your videos.
Love your videos. That was really interesting to know. Thank you for being so open and honest. Mental health is something I myself have trouble with. When you said about creators and isolation, that's so true, you just get in the zone. Hours disappear.
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! 😊
An interesting video, thank you for posting this. As someone just starting a business I appreciate your frank discussion about your approach to, and the financial aspect of, your business.
I love watching your work. I discovered you today here on You Tube. You display a great work ethic and you make a great product. I have played guitar for over 50 years and only in the last four years I have put the money out to get a great playing guitar. I had no idea of the work that went into making a great guitar. After watching you work, I can now appreciate the beauty and sound of the guitar I own after watching you produce a good quality guitar. Thank you so much for showing your work on You Tube.
Fellow luthier here! I personally love to see more women in lutherie and woodworking in general, though it absolutely is a male dominated industry. Your work is absolutely beautiful, and the insecure men among us should absolutely be concerned about a woman showing them how it's done. I'm very excited to see how you grow over the next decade and beyond, I can see already that your mastery of the craft is going to become notorious in this industry. Keep on showing people up, that's the challenge that makes us all better!
What a brilliant and generous human being, and a luthier to boot. There are a ton of guitar making TH-cam vids out there but this is the first I’ve seen that offers financial advice. Thanks Daisy for all that you share.
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
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.
Daisy do You sharpen Your chisels and plane blades Yourself? I take a lot of pride in being able to do My own but You may not have the time. Was just curious!
Daisy, as an old bloke, i ask, are you married? If not what is wrong with those Pommie boys!!!! In all seriousness though, you do awesome work, doesn't matter man or woman, young or old, all that matters is the quality of work, and the quality of the whole experience. Personally i think you should make a guitar as a present to God, so he can play Bron Y Aur stomp on it! Would love to see you present a guitar to Jimmy, i guarantee he would absolutely LOVE it! Goodonya luv!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wonderful vid - thanks for letting us into your journey, Daisy!
thanks florian
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
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.
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.
You mean advertising? If she gave a damn about mental health she wouldn't promote BH.
BetterHelp sells customer data in violation of HIPPA and fails to properly vet their therapists. This isn't new information either so I find it utterly reprehensible that she's promoting them.
Seek help literally anywhere else. Talking to your dog/cat is probably better help than BetterHelp.
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.
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 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
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Every good undertaking has a good personal story behind it. Thank you so much for sharing yours.
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 TH-cam 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.
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. ❤️
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!
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’m not sure what I enjoyed more about this video… learning so much about Daisy or seeing pictures of little Daisy. 😊
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!!!!
As a guitar player and "consumer" of fine hand-crafted instruments, I should point you to Linda Manzer in Canada. She started in the '70s when it must have been that much harder to be woman in a man's profession. She apprenticed with Larrivee and D'Acquisto. She is, IMO, the best luthier I've ever worked with or even heard of. Among her clients are Pat Metheny (he has a couple dozen of hers), Paul Simon, Bruce Cockburn, Gordan Lightfoot, Carlos Santana, and many others. I have one of her "Green" series acoustics (a guitar that Bruce Cockburn also has) and had years of communication with her decades ago (her waiting period was around 5 years and we WON'T discuss what she charges, but my Rolex cost less than the guitar! If any male luthiers have any problems with female luthiers, they should take a lesson from Linda - whose attitude appeared to be that male anger or jealousy was the man's problem & she was too busy polishing her craft to worry about *ssholes. Keep at it & if I buy another hand-made (I'm retired after 63 years of playing - I play just for myself now, but who knows), I'll get in touch & get into your queue. As an independent musician & self-employed consulting software developer (to afford my instruments 😂), I've always worked for myself & learned that it is the quality of the product & the passion put into it, not irrelevant incidentals like gender, that, in the end, are all that matter.
Daisy, you’re one of my favorite TH-cam 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!
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.
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‼️🍷🍷🍷🍷
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.
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 !!!
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!
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!
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 TH-cam community.
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 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!
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.
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
Thanks Daisy, you are a true inspiration.
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 :)
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
I think I was lucky enough to stumble across you in TH-cam 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. 😺
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.
Your channel is great. Don't let the haters get to you they're just jealous of your talent and your entrepreneurial spirit.
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!
You are an inspiration to more than just women, the light you shine and the music you bring into the world is beautiful
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!
Daisy, you are so motivated and seem to be able to achieve your goals in such creative ways, I see a very bright future for you. Not to mention that you are lovely and charming! Good luck and best wishes for whatever direction your life takes you!
Thank you, that's so kind!
I have at least 7 Lie Nielsen planes. Plus his bench and mortise chisels. Love the router plane and my favorite 4 1/2 bench plane. You have high standards. Appreciate all your videos.
You rock daisy. Keep on doing your great work and ignore the haters, they are just jealous and threatened.
Thanks for sharing that with us. The mental health part is so important. When a was an apprentice my mentor was a narcissistic pervert. My family and friends made me realize that he was toxic for me. After that I then spend 3 years going to therapy while opening my own workshop. We are all humans and we sometimes need help. :) Wish you the best
So sorry to hear this. Well done for getting out. ❤️
You rock! I started my learning quest of how things work and were put together when I was 10 years old. That was 57 years ago and I still enjoy being a craftsman of different fields.
As a self-teaching beginning luthier hoping to open a custom shop, you have a been an inspiration to me in both business model and quality of work. Thank you for sharing some insight into your practice and for such entertaining videos!
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!!
Just a fantastic video. You're awesome Daisy keep doing what you're doing.
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.
Huge credit to you for the way you started your business from scratch. If I was in the market for a one off hand crafted guitar I’d certainly come to you. I wish you every success for the future. You deserve it.
You explain your process in a very articulate way with a great deal of passion. Keep up the awesome work!
Thanks ever so much for sharing and for being vulnerable Daisy. Hope I can build guitars half as well as you one day (working on No.2)
Love your honesty, integrity and enthusiasm 😊. What an excellent role model for anyone wanting to be a creator.
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.
You are an inspirational, hard working, intelligent, humorous woman, love your temerity, love your videos, you should be super proud of yourself. It's not what others think about you it's what you think. Kia kaha, be strong stay strong in Maori.
Aloha Young Lady! I been interested in all things guitar. Keep up the good attitude. That is important. I was in a bad motorcycle accident a 1.5 years ago. I'm finally starting to walk. It's my attitude that keeps me going. I know it apples and oranges in some respects. Attitude is what keeps us at it. Good luck!
Sorry to hear about your accident. Congrats on getting better
@@DaisyTempest Not there yet, but working on it.
Great video Daisy, well done doing this, I imagine you had to overcome some apprehension to do this but I am sure it will help others who see it. As a father of 2 girls and 2 boys , I could never get my head around the need that some have to gender categorise and discriminate. It is clear you have a strong creative drive and are doing something you really love, how great. As someone at the end of their working carer I think I can say with some certainty that is unusual and also the sometimes harsh economics can make this difficult to sustain. In your case I feel certain that you will succeed, with success defined as what you want it to be. Your creative skills along with your work ethos and great practical wisdom will get you where you want to go. It is great to see young people like yourself taking on personal responsibility like this and succeeding. I wish you all the best on your journey maybe I will see some of your work first hand at a guitar show sometime, who knows.
For the record, you're my favourite luthier right now. You make incredible guitars, great videos and I think your approach and attitude are wonderful. I'm sure many people who buy your guitars do so because they connect with you as well as your work.
I like to make things and thoroughly enjoy doing that as you do. I don't make instruments but I see the love you put into your craft through your videos. Keep it up!
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.
Daisy, thanks for sharing, for your honesty and openness! Good luck to you and your business!
Thank you
Very nice video, Daisy. Very professional content. Your storytelling skills are great and your channel provides really high value content about being a Luthier. It is a really pleasure to watch your content and to watch your professional life develop. AWESOME.
I’m a 72 year old male and I agree completely with everything you’ve written. There is no craft activity that is inherently limited to only men or only women. I also am learning lutherie as a hobby and I have not encountered anything that couldn’t be done by the most petite of women. It’s about skill and attention to detail and love of the craft.
I started making folk instruments for my son to get him interested in music. Eventually I wanted to take lessons on the Renaissance lute and built my first one because I couldn’t afford a decent one. I’ve made four in total, each one a little better than the previous. There is something magical about starting with a small pile of wood and ending up playing an instrument you’ve made.
I think Daisy has a very solid business plan and I’m looking forward to watching her business grow and learning about lutherie watching her excellent videos.
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!
"...be the best craftspeople we can.." Perfect! And I respect your non-negotiables. You be you.
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.
I myself turned self employed a couple of years ago, and I know isolating and lonely life can feel. Your video is an inspiration. You are an inspiration. Thank you for being there.
Daisy, I admire you as a person and a Luthier . Your willingness to share your journey is admirable. I am 70 and have seen alot of life and people. You're one of the special ones. Keep doing what you're doing. It gives an older person hope in our youth. Best Wishes
i’m new to knife making and found your channel through the knife video, your passion for what you do is inspiring and i look forward to each new video. Also as a video editor by trade your content is exceptionally produced and a joy to watch
Daisy, your passion and positive attitude in general, are purely inspirational to me for some time now. Thank you from the bottom of my black rotten heart ;) . You, Ben Crowe and few others made me believe that a pursue of personal dreams and passions is simply the best way to live life. Once again, huge THANK YOU for that. Stay awesome! 🤘😈🤘
There's lots of reasons why you've been brave to post this Daisy, thank you. I have a young daughter and I know her future is brighter because of women like yourself. I can only apologise on behalf of my gender (male) for the ignorance and hostility you and lots of women still suffer. Fathers play a huge role in nurturing young boys to respect women. I believe things are changing for the better, but go see a therapist guys if you're struggling too. 👍
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.
This is one of the best videos on you tube about small business, and how to operate through your values and decided how position your brand. Well done Daisy!!!
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!
Daisy, what a wonderful person you are and a very skillful luthier ! Thank you.
For certain, you have the skills and business acumen to take your business wherever you so desire. Bravo for sticking with your convictions and mastering the art of making beautiful instruments that make music to capture the heart and stir the soul!
I think the way you craft your frets is the finest work I've seen. There is a case to be made that you are the best in the world at this.
I’m a male luthier and I think it’s great to see women in the field, and I think you do amazing work. ❤
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!
Thanks for sharing, Daisy! As a fellow creator (SF writer, furniture maker, and total newbie drummer) with my own mental health struggles, kudos to you for being open about yours. We need to eliminate the idea of the struggling artist - none of us do our best work when we're suffering. All best wishes for your success!
Wonderful talk, thanks Daisy. Back in the early 70's, I got to know a luthier in the town where I lived and - since I had some decent carpentry AND engineering skills - entertained ideas of doing the same. Did a lot of background reading and became very familiar with the whole process. But, I eventually did not take it up. Went through the same process with wooden boat building, but again never took it up. Good on you for staying with it - you have become a very good instrument builder in a relatively short amount of time. Good luck for the future!
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
Having built a guitar from StewMac like a D28, I understand how tedious being a luthier is and appreciate what you do. You build beautiful and great sounding instruments and I love watching your videos.
Love your videos. That was really interesting to know. Thank you for being so open and honest. Mental health is something I myself have trouble with. When you said about creators and isolation, that's so true, you just get in the zone. Hours disappear.
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! 😊
An interesting video, thank you for posting this. As someone just starting a business I appreciate your frank discussion about your approach to, and the financial aspect of, your business.
Always enjoy your time that you share.😊
I love watching your work. I discovered you today here on You Tube. You display a great work ethic and you make a great product. I have played guitar for over 50 years and only in the last four years I have put the money out to get a great playing guitar. I had no idea of the work that went into making a great guitar. After watching you work, I can now appreciate the beauty and sound of the guitar I own after watching you produce a good quality guitar. Thank you so much for showing your work on You Tube.
Fellow luthier here! I personally love to see more women in lutherie and woodworking in general, though it absolutely is a male dominated industry. Your work is absolutely beautiful, and the insecure men among us should absolutely be concerned about a woman showing them how it's done. I'm very excited to see how you grow over the next decade and beyond, I can see already that your mastery of the craft is going to become notorious in this industry. Keep on showing people up, that's the challenge that makes us all better!
What a brilliant and generous human being, and a luthier to boot. There are a ton of guitar making TH-cam 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 inspiring, I'm glad you've found a way to price your work fairly for yourself.
Don't let those insecure critics get you down either....
Awesome video. Such a well said message on mental health. Thank you for sharing