Cymbalsmith training: two days for the price of one, £500. In Bristol or at your workshop.
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Training & Mentorship

Learn cymbal making, one to one

Every stage of cymbal making, from first principles to advanced techniques. Come to my workshop in Bristol, have me come to yours anywhere in the world, or learn online.

Dave working on a cymbal at the lathe

Now: two days of one-to-one training for the price of one, £500.

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Three ways to learn

Choose what suits you

Training can be a single day or spread across several days, depending on what you want to achieve.

In person

One-to-one training

Learn with me at my Bristol workshop, or I travel to work with you at your own workshop anywhere in the world.

Location
Bristol or worldwide
Format
One-to-one
Duration
One day or more
Price
£500 a day
Now: two days for the price of one
Online

Patreon and online sessions

Patreon is the home of my online material: several membership levels, an archive of posts and videos, and a monthly online group meeting. One-to-one online sessions can be booked separately.

Patreon
Several membership options
Archive
Posts and videos
Group meeting
Monthly, online
One-to-one
Price to come
Group learning

Courses and events

Hands-on workshops, evening courses and other events, from introductory sessions to more focused courses. New dates go on the Events page.

Format
Workshops and courses
Group size
Varies by event
Location
Bristol, UK
Booking
On each event page

What we can cover

Built around what you want to learn

Bring your own questions and goals. We can go as deep as you like on any of these. Just starting out? My free guide, Buying your first cymbal blanks, is a good first step.

Hammering, from the fundamentals up
Lathing and finishing
Advanced techniques
Setting up a workshop
Tools and materials
Health and safety
The business of cymbal making
Whatever you are stuck on

Get in touch

Ask about training

Tell me a little about what you have in mind and I will get back to you, usually within a couple of days.

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