Answering The Most Invasive Questions About My Unusual Job 

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

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. 😆

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,

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

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! 👍👍❤❤

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Loved this. You are inspiring, Daisy!

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

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

A courageous and fascinating video, Daisy. Thank you for posting - an inspiration to even an old git like me!

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

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

This is absolutely awesome and wholesome! As a father to a little girl, I'm super happy when I find an example of someone she can look up to and know for a fact that there's absolutely nothing she can't do. I teach her to break boundaries (within respect and reason of course) and you are a great example of that! Thank you, thank you thank you for that!

The photo book idea is so cool! I'm primarily a photographer but do limited furniture making on the side. I might have to implement that idea!

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

Thank you for sharing! I recently discovered your channel and I have enjoyed working through the back catalog.

Recently stumbled on your channel Daisy. Inspiring, interesting, funny, super informative. I'm now using your tips to build my home workshop.

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

Amazing video. You inspire me. I’ve been working on starting learning and building. Thanks for the video !

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

What a great candid video! Very inspiring.

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

Wonderful and articulate content! Looking forward to seeing your channel and business grow.

Thanks for sharing and your videos are always a pleasure to watch for their attention to detail. Looking forward to watching your continued success

Thanks for sharing, it was an interesting insight into a different aspect of your work.

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

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

Thank for the content I enjoy it very much, keep up the good work.

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

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

Thanks for sharing. You already made my Saturday great ( and it’s just 9 in the morning). @👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You are very inspirational, talented and smart. I really enjoy your videos! I thought you were going to lose it a couple times near the end of the video but you held it together. Proud of you!

Always enjoy your time that you share.😊

Daisy, what a lovely video. Thank you for sharing your journey.

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!!!

So much going through my mind after seeing this but mostly amazed by your simple business advice. Your explaination on adapting makes total sence. Ty! You're doing good stuff and your work is great!

Really interesting insight, especially the breadth of activity that you are looking to do to compliment your main craft business. Very impressive insight - many thanks for taking the time

Great video. Thanks for opening up!

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

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

that was some wonderful honesty - thank you very much

Beautifully honest and concise! Good luck to you Daisy and thank you!!!

Best and most authentic video I've ever seen about being a craftsperson. Thank you for the insight.

Thanks for this video Daisy. Your journey has been an interesting one! Keep up the good work, who knows, one of these days maybe I'll be playing a Tempest guitar 🙂

This was a brilliant video. Thank you Daisy

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

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

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.

Great stuff Daisy, we’ll done and all the best of luck. Cheers Dave

Congratulations Daisy for what you've achieved so far (at such a young age) and my best wishes for your future plans!

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!

Daisy keep doing what you do. It is very fascinating just to watch the process of you creating a guitar from just raw materials. Also the types of wood and the selection process.

Really good video.. honest and insightful. I can imagine it not being easy to do but am glad you did. You deserve to succeed and you will succeed

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

I’ve been following your channel for a while and I am so glad you made this video. I am not a musician or craftsperson but I’ve always been fascinated by makers and love to learn about how things are created. You have an engaging style, your content is informative and your passion for lutherie shows. I had always hoped that YT would become profitable and worthwhile for you to continue making content, and I for one am glad it is. Keep up the great work!

Daisy! You rock! Thank you for sharing this. Talk about inspiring. 🍻 Eric

Thank you for the insight into your life. Well done and I wish you good fortune.

You go! I enjoy the reality you share which only expand the personal understanding and quality of your goals.

This was a great video, thank you! As someone working as a guitar tech and just starting to build, I found it really encouraging!

Really loved this video. Just finished for the second time - this time with lots of notes! Wish I’d thought of the “creative way in” method long ago, but glad I know now. Thanks for creating this and all your other videos!

Very cool video, Daisy. I'm really impressed by the way you've managed to find ways to establish yourself and your shop, but especially by your vulnerability here. I REALLY appreciate the way you framed the conversation around therapy and don't know if I'd have the courage to open up like that so publicly myself. Thank you. I've followed you from the beginning of your first apprenticeship. Don't really know what happened there, but I can say I've always been really into your photography and the part of me that's always trying to figure out how to get that next tool is def a bit jealous of your ingenuity. :)

Great content, very transparent and well said. Long time player and sometime woodworker and photographer - glad you doing well. Your photos and videos show great skill - love the audio of the chisels and plane

Awesome video. I’m getting to a point where I want to start a business with my woodworking, so I can make the kinds of things I want to rather than only what is demanded of me at my job, so I very much appreciate content like this. It makes me feel like I can do it. Thanks

Thanks Daisy, you are a true inspiration.

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.

Awesome video. Such a well said message on mental health. Thank you for sharing

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

I 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!

Great vid... Fair play to ya - Ive dabbled with many things - including instrument making - its really difficult! Youre obviously very talented - good luck to ya!

I'm in my second year of learning to be a Luthier, and you are incredibly inspiring! Keep doing what you are doing, because it's inspiring and adds positivity into this world. Thank you for being you :)

I really like your content. As a hobby woodworker I’m drawn to watching the process but the quality of the channel/videos are great and draw you in. Keep it up.

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! 😊

Wow that was honest, very informative and entertaining. Top marks Daisy. Recently started a luthiery course and love it. Your videos are inspirational. Many thanks, and best of luck as you grow you business.

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

This video is so powerful, uplifting, and delightful. The guitars you make must be sublime!

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 think I was lucky enough to stumble across you in RU-vid 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 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 RU-vid community.

Inspiring! Thank you.

WOW! You are amazing just found you on here, I am gobsmacked bing watching your videos!

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! 🤘😈🤘

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!

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.

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.

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!!

Great, honest video, if only evryone was like you - good luck in all you do!