Hello everyone, I would like to repair musical instruments for a living, but with instrument repair being such a rare trade I am not sure where to start. I am mainly interested in pianos, keyboards, anything bass related, and of course... accordions! Accordions are at the very top of my list of favorite instruments, even though I haven't gone anywhere near one in my life (though I would love to one day).
From the research that I have done, band instrument repair seems to be a lot more popular. There are a few schools that teach you how to repair band instruments across the USA. But with accordions, no schools for accordion repair seem to exist here in the USA.
I can't help but feel a bit lost - and even foolish by pursuing this. I'm in my late 20s, I've had a late start in life, I'm not musical (though I'm challenging myself by learning how to play the keyboard), I don't have any experience repairing anything physical, and I've developed a dislike for technology. I cannot stare at a computer any longer. Music heals and empowers and I'd love to support musicians and potential musicians.
From the research that I have done, band instrument repair seems to be a lot more popular. There are a few schools that teach you how to repair band instruments across the USA. But with accordions, no schools for accordion repair seem to exist here in the USA.
I can't help but feel a bit lost - and even foolish by pursuing this. I'm in my late 20s, I've had a late start in life, I'm not musical (though I'm challenging myself by learning how to play the keyboard), I don't have any experience repairing anything physical, and I've developed a dislike for technology. I cannot stare at a computer any longer. Music heals and empowers and I'd love to support musicians and potential musicians.