Learning Trade Secrets was established in 2018. We provide high quality, intensely focused workshop
12/04/2025
Happy Holidays to our favorite musicians!
The holiday hustle is real! Don't forget to book your rehairs and sound adjustments early before the festive chaos takes over! https://mailchi.mp/ca2943bbeb0b/seasons-greetings
11/16/2025
2026 Registration Open! - https://mailchi.mp/544708586479/2026-registration-open
06/22/2025
By polpular demand, we have added a 3rd additional and maintenance workshop to our schedule! August 10-15! This will be your last opportunity to learn rehairing before spring of 2026. Hurry over to Learningtradesecrets.com/workshops to sign up!
12/13/2024
It's a Christmas Miracle! Registration is OPEN! -
What is Santa bringing you this year?
https://mailchi.mp/75d28c4b0363/its-a-christmas-miracle-registration-is-open
08/19/2024
It's that time again! Another is underway. Day one and on step 4. Where will we end up by the end of the day?
04/02/2024
The Secrets to Competition Preparation! - https://mailchi.mp/02a09c62a67f/the-secrets-to-competition-preparation
03/30/2024
The secret of tax deductions!~ -
The secret of tax deductions!~ Are you ready to file your taxes? Tax advantage of all your business expenses, but be sure you have all of your documents. 1099’s were required to be mailed by January 31, 2024. If you were expecting one and haven’t received it contact the sender immediately.
01/13/2024
A sneak peak at our new workshop location! Our 2024 schedule is out and we're accepting applications! Sign up now! Benches are filling fast!!!
11/16/2023
Registration is now open! Apply Now - benches fill quickly! Check out our newest classes and instructors for 2024. Get a discount when you apply for multiple workshops. Are you a recent graduate? You will receive a discount on your first workshop. LTS has a new home just minutes from downtown Ashland. https://mailchi.mp/e3871a692d6c/registration-now-open
10/19/2023
We just got our new flyers for next year’s schedule! … They’ll be available at the 2023 VSA convention for you to check them out.
Registration for next year’s workshops opens on November 15th so stay tuned. See you in 2024!!
07/25/2023
Another wonderful workshop with David Orlin teaching advanced bow repair.
04/24/2023
Today is the first day of the 2023 workshop series. is starting with the basics.
We understand how difficult it is to find qualified, knowledgeable, and respected individuals to train bow makers and restorers. Until now, there were no schools in the United States that focused on these specific skills. It is critically important to impart years of experience, knowledge and skill to the next generation so that musicians have qualified craftsmen to keep their instruments and bows in optimal condition.
In 2013, Mohr and Mohr began to offer small group and individualized training to prospective bow makers and restorers near and far. This is a trade difficult to learn and requires constant training. After having reached full capacity since its inception, Mohr & Mohr realized it was time to open a year-round training center focused on specific techniques in both instrument and bow making and repair and restoration with a conservative approach. So, in February 2018, Rodney, Ann, and Katherine Mohr took the plunge and opened Learning Trade Secrets, LLC.
Knowing that for centuries, makers kept many aspects about varnish and other techniques secret, the Mohr's decided to use the term in the name of the new company, hence 'Learning Trade Secrets.' We hope you will come and learn the many Secrets of the highly acclaimed makers and restorers of the 21st century and centuries past. Instructors are invited from around the country to instruct you on the finer points of making and restoration of stringed instruments and bows, identification, business, and other important topics.