Home enthusiast training

Make better espresso at home.

Hands-on espresso and milk training in a two-person class, taught at Troubadour Coffee Roasters.

Upcoming classes

Choose your class date.

Select a date below to reserve your seat. Each session is limited to two students, so everyone gets time on the equipment and direct help.

Individual seat$195 per person

Bring a friend$349 for two

Bring a friend and save $41 with the two-ticket bundle.

Hands-on, practical, useful

What you’ll learn

This is not a lecture. You’ll work with espresso and milk, ask questions, and leave with a repeatable process for making better drinks on your own machine.

Dial in espresso

Learn how grind size, dose, yield, and time work together—and what to change when a shot tastes off.

Texture milk

Practice creating glossy, balanced microfoam for cappuccinos, lattes, and other milk drinks.

Taste with intention

Recognize sour, bitter, weak, and over-extracted shots so you can troubleshoot with confidence.

Build a home routine

Leave with a clear workflow for preparing, brewing, cleaning, and repeating great results.

What’s included

Everything you need to learn by doing.

Small-group instruction with a maximum of two students
Espresso, milk, and all practice materials
Time for questions about your setup and routine
A practical framework you can use at home

Is this class for you?

You don’t need to be a coffee expert.

This class is for curious home baristas who own an espresso machine, are considering one, or simply want to understand what makes a better shot and better milk.

No professional experience is required. Come ready to taste, practice, and ask questions.

What students say

Five-star feedback from home enthusiasts.

“This completely changed how I make coffee at home.”

— Mike, Home Enthusiast class participant

“Very hands-on and practical—worth every dollar!”

— Jocelyn, Home Enthusiast class participant

Your instructors

Learn from people who work with coffee every day.

Each class draws on real roasting, brewing, café, and equipment experience—not a script. The small format makes room for individual feedback and the questions that matter to your home setup.

Instructor

Tony DiCorpo

The class is taught from real roasting, brewing, and café experience—not a script. The small format makes room for individual feedback and the questions that matter to your home setup.

Instructor

Wayne Nagy

Wayne Nagy started his career in the coffee business in 2019 as a barista with us. He has worked for others over the years but returned to Troubadour Coffee Roasters in June 2025.

He became our coffee instructor in October 2025. Besides being a coffee and espresso professional, Wayne is also a tea enthusiast and certified coffee and espresso equipment technician taking care of the shop’s equipment.

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