Coffee training in Cleveland

Better espresso starts with knowing what to change.

Hands-on training that helps you diagnose the cup, make purposeful adjustments, and build repeatable skills at home or behind a professional coffee bar.

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Small groups. Real equipment. Direct, practical instruction.

Tony DiCorpo, coffee instructor at Troubadour Coffee Roasters

Learn by doing.

These are not passive demonstrations. You will work with espresso, milk, grinders, and real equipment while an instructor helps you understand what to change and why. You will taste, make an adjustment, and taste again—learning how technique changes sweetness, brightness, body, balance, and flavor.

Two ways to train

Choose your class.

Start with where you will use the skills: at home or behind a professional coffee bar.

Espresso machine

For home espresso

Home Espresso Training

Choose this for better espresso and milk texture from your own machine.

Learn to dial in by taste, understand what your adjustments change, and build a repeatable home routine. No professional experience is required.

  • Class size2 students
  • FormatHands-on
  • EquipmentProvided
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Barista milk pitcher

For café and professional work

Professional Barista Training

Choose this for commercial-equipment practice and consistent bar workflow.

Develop espresso technique, milk skills, tasting judgment, and efficient workflow. Learn to recognize quality and adjust confidently for different coffees.

  • Duration6 hours
  • Class size4 students
  • EquipmentCommercial
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Which class is right?

Start with where you will use the skill.

At home Choose Home Espresso Training to get more consistent espresso and milk texture from your own machine or one you are considering. Behind a café bar Choose Professional Barista Training for deeper fundamentals, commercial-equipment practice, quality judgment, and a consistent working workflow. Opening a shop Professional training builds bar skills. Business planning, operations, equipment decisions, and customized guidance belong in a consultation.

Opening a coffee shop or need help with an existing one?

Coffee shop consulting is separate from scheduled barista training. Work with Tony on planning, equipment, workflow, operations, or private training shaped around your business and team.

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Train with us

In-shop training near Cleveland.

Class schedules and reservation details are listed on each individual training page. Capacity is intentionally limited so every student has time on the equipment and direct help.

Troubadour Coffee Roasters 21380 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126

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