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Woodwind Instrument Maker Ausbildung in Germany

German name: Holzblasinstrumentenmacher/in

The Woodwind Instrument Maker is a 3-year recognized dual vocational training program in skilled crafts and industry. You will learn to manufacture, repair, and tune woodwind instruments like flutes, clarinets, or oboes from scratch.

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What you do

  • Manufacture individual parts for woodwind instruments (e.g., keys, bodies)
  • Assemble and put together woodwind instruments
  • Repair and restore damaged instruments
  • Tune and acoustically optimize instruments
  • Process materials such as wood, metal, and cork
  • Advise customers and discuss repair orders
  • Maintain tools and machinery

Requirements

  • Manual dexterity and precision
  • Technical understanding and spatial imagination
  • Interest in music and instrument making
  • Careful and accurate working style
  • Patience and ability to concentrate
  • Good hearing and manual dexterity
  • At least a secondary school certificate (Hauptschulabschluss)

Career prospects

  1. 1Specialization in specific types of instruments
  2. 2Obtain a master craftsman (Meister) qualification and run your own business
  3. 3Further training in instrument design or acoustics
  4. 4Work in instrument manufacturing companies or specialized shops
  5. 5Advancement to workshop manager

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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 Woodwind Instrument Maker 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 Woodwind Instrument Maker Ausbildung?

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

What are the requirements for a Woodwind Instrument Maker Ausbildung?

Manual dexterity and precision; Technical understanding and spatial imagination; Interest in music and instrument making; Careful and accurate working style.

Where can I find open Woodwind Instrument Maker Ausbildung positions?

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

How to apply as a Woodwind Instrument Maker

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.