A Note on Pricing
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Establishing a pricing structure for this course has not been straightforward. I am deeply aware that students come to this craft from all corners of the world, with very different financial circumstances, and that exchange rates and economic realities vary enormously from country to country. What feels modest in one place can feel completely out of reach in another.
What I do know is that the desire to learn this craft knows no borders. I have tried to honor that by making the course as accessible as I reasonably can. My goal has never been simply to maximize what I can charge, but to share what took me a lifetime to learn with those who genuinely wish to learn it.
Your Violin. Built Your Way.
Once you have carved your back and front I will provide personalized graduation measurements based on the weight of your specific wood — the kind of individual guidance that once only existed in a traditional apprenticeship, now available worldwide.
FULL ENROLlMENT The complete personalized experience
$975 — Full course with collapsable mold parts and templates mailed to you or $650 — full course without the mold
What is included:
* Over thirty detailed in depth tutorials covering every stage of the build
* Access to all modules, notes, templates and measurements
* Collapsible mold and full template set mailed directly to you (mold package only)
* Student group forum — connect with fellow makers at every stage
* Personal email and video support throughout your entire build
* In person workshop sessions available in Ojai, California
INDIVIDUAL MODULES Ease your way in one module at a time
$125 per module
Not ready to commit to the full course? The first four modules are available individually with full forum access and personal support included. Many students begin with one module and go on to complete the full course.
VARNISH AND SETTING UP BUNDLE
The two most requested modules — together $225
A deep dive into the final and most transformative stages of the build — from preparing lake pigments and applying color coats to the tonal setup that brings your instrument truly alive. Available separately or as the perfect complement to building experience you already have.
This is not a course you watch alone and then wonder what to do next. I am here with you throughout the entire build — looking at your specific wood, answering your questions personally, and guiding you every step of the way.
Reach out any time through the student forum or directly by email. If you are within reach of Ojai you are welcome in the workshop in person.