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Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Klavier- und Cembalobauer/in - Klavierbau

Piano and Harpsichord Builder, specializing in Piano Construction, is a 3.5-year recognized vocational training program in skilled crafts and industry. You will learn the construction, repair, and tuning of pianos and grand pianos, which requires high manual dexterity and musical precision.

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What you do

  • Assemble pianos and grand pianos and fit individual parts
  • Tune and voice instruments
  • Perform repairs on mechanisms and soundboards
  • Apply wood and metal working techniques
  • Conduct quality controls of the instruments
  • Advise customers on repairs or purchases

Requirements

  • Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Technical understanding and precise work
  • Good hearing and musical sensitivity
  • Patience, diligence, and ability to concentrate
  • Spatial reasoning skills
  • Interest in music and instrument making

Career prospects

  1. 1Employment in specialized workshops or manufacturing companies
  2. 2Specialization in restoration or tuning services
  3. 3Master craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) to become a certified master
  4. 4Self-employment with your own workshop

Open positions

There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.

How much do you earn in a Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction Ausbildung in Germany?

Usually 700 to 1,100 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.

What German level do I need for a Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction Ausbildung?

Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.

What are the requirements for a Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction Ausbildung?

Good manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Technical understanding and precise work; Good hearing and musical sensitivity; Patience, diligence, and ability to concentrate.

Where can I find open Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction Ausbildung positions?

There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.

How to apply as a Piano and Harpsichord Builder – Piano Construction

Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.

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Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.