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Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Zupfinstrumentenmacher/in - Harfenbau

Harp Maker is a 3-year recognized vocational training program in the skilled crafts sector. You will learn how to build, repair, and restore harps from scratch. This profession requires manual dexterity, precision, and a deep understanding of materials and acoustics.

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What you do

  • Selecting and preparing wood and other materials
  • Precisely processing and shaping individual harp components
  • Assembling the harp body and string mechanisms
  • Tuning, voicing, and checking instruments for sound quality
  • Performing repairs and restoration work on old harps
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings
  • Operating and maintaining specialized tools and machinery

Requirements

  • Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills
  • Diligence and precision in work
  • Technical understanding and spatial reasoning
  • Interest in music and instrument making
  • Patience and perseverance
  • Good physical condition, e.g., for standing tasks
  • At least a basic secondary school leaving certificate (Hauptschulabschluss or Realschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Taking the Master Craftsman examination (Meisterprüfung) and opening your own business
  2. 2Specializing in specific harp types or restoration
  3. 3Employment in renowned instrument making workshops or manufacturers
  4. 4Further education in instrument design or acoustics

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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 Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building 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 Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building Ausbildung?

Excellent manual dexterity and fine motor skills; Diligence and precision in work; Technical understanding and spatial reasoning; Interest in music and instrument making.

Where can I find open Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Stringed Instrument Maker – Harp Building

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.