Baroque Trumpet Making

Annual edition — limited seats

Baroque Trumpet Making Course

Five-day intensive to build your own baroque trumpet with Nikolai Mänttarï and Tony Esparis. No prior experience required — all techniques are taught and guided so you can build your trumpet.

Next edition: mid-July – early August — exact dates TBC
📍 Milladoiro (Santiago de Compostela)
⏱ 09:00–18:00
Course language: English
  • Step-by-step guided making
  • Materials & tools provided*
  • Tuning, setup and final play-test

* See details in the FAQ.

Baroque Trumpet Making Course – promotional image

When

mid-July – early August
Exact dates TBC
5 days (Mon–Fri)

Where

Milladoiro (Santiago de Compostela)
Course language: English

Duration

Duration: 5 days
Experience: Not required

Two consecutive courses each year (choose your week in the form). Typically: Week 1 ~ July 14, Week 2 ~ July 20. Exact dates TBC.

Choose your model

Renaissance Italian — Lisandro Milanesse (1589) trumpet model

Renaissance Italian — Lisandro Milanesse (1589)

Baroque trumpet model — Haas (~1700)

Baroque — Haas (~1700)

Instructors

Tony Esparis — instructor

Tony Esparis

Instructor

Email · Website · Instagram
Nikolai Mänttarï — instructor

Nikolai Mänttarï

Instructor

Email · Website · Instagram

Pricing & application

€1250

Includes

  • Tuition and guidance for the full week
  • Base materials for one trumpet (standard alloy)
  • Use of workshop tools
  • Protective equipment provided

Not included

  • Accommodation and meals
  • Travel

To reserve your seat: €100 deposit (non-refundable if you don't attend).

Remaining balance due on the first day of the course.

For invoicing, the reservation form requires your full name, full address and national ID/passport number.

Reservation form

Please fill all required fields. Clicking “Send reservation” opens your email app with a prefilled message. We’ll reply with confirmation and payment instructions.

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Past editions

Students with baroque trumpets — previous edition Participants at the workshop — previous edition Group photo at the workshop — previous edition Students outdoors with trumpets — previous edition
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FAQ

What should I bring?
Work clothes and closed shoes. Optional: your mouthpiece. Protective gear is provided.
Experience required?
No experience required. All techniques are taught and guided during the week so you can build your trumpet.
If I don't finish?
We guarantee that by the end of the 5-day course everyone will have finished a trumpet that sounds and plays in tune. We do not guarantee the aesthetic finish, which depends on individual craftsmanship.
Reservation & payment
To reserve your seat, a €100 deposit is required (non-refundable if you don't attend). The remaining balance is paid on the first day of the course.
Teaching language
English.
Meals
We eat on site. Bring lunch and snacks. A supermarket is 2 minutes away.
Daily schedule
09:00–18:00 with a lunch break.

Travel & accommodation

Venue: Milladoiro (Santiago de Compostela). Nearest airport: Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ).