About Us
Tattoo Education Located In South Florida
The Master Tattoo Institute is widely considered to be one of the best tattoo schools in America.
Master Tattoo Institute is a Florida-licensed school offering structured education in tattooing, body piercing, art and cosmetic tattooing through courses, seminars, workshops and selected online options.
A Community, Not Just A Course
More Than Basic Information
The school is designed to be more than a source of basic information. Students learn in a community that values skill development, professional respect, safety and long-term creative growth.
New Artistic Energy
MTI aims to bring new artistic energy to the body art community by helping students strengthen their craft, exchange ideas and develop relationships with peers and instructors.
Shared Standards, Mutual Respect
The tattoo community is built on shared standards and mutual respect. MTI's goal is to support a welcoming, professional environment where artists can learn, express themselves and grow.
Master Tattoo Institute?
Students comparing tattoo school and apprenticeship pathways can evaluate MTI based on its licensed educational setting, instructor experience, structured curriculum, safety education, tuition options and student services. Programs cover subjects such as tattoo design, equipment, needle concepts, safety protocols, studio systems, operations and business practices. Available facilities, equipment and program resources vary by course.
- Tattoo design — equipment and needle concepts
- Safety protocols — and studio systems
- Operations — and business practices
Judge Us On What Can Be Verified
Master Tattoo Institute enrolled over 500 students in 2026, breaking our own single year record in 2025 of 326 enrollments.
Awards And Recognition
MTI may publish verified awards or recognitions that identify the issuing organization, category, date and supporting source. The school should be evaluated using current, verifiable information such as curriculum, facilities, tuition, student support and documented outcomes.
Our Community
At MTI, community includes students, alumni, faculty and staff. The school works to create a respectful learning environment that encourages creative exploration, constructive critique and professional development online and at the Miami Beach campus.
Alex Zarfati
“Our employment rates will be our most valuable message to all students aspiring to become professional tattoo artists.” — Alex Zarfati, MTI Director/President
Alex Zarfati is the president and founder of Master Tattoo Institute. His experience in tattoo and piercing businesses informs the school's focus on artistic training, studio operations and professional practice. His leadership emphasizes the connection between creative ability, client service, organization, management and sustainable studio standards. MTI's leadership aims to help emerging artists understand that long-term professional growth depends on both technical skill and responsible business practices.
- Artistic training — studio operations and professional practice
- Client service — organization and management
- Sustainable standards — technical skill alongside responsible business practice
What Students Say About Master Tattoo Institute
We don't like to brag, we let our students do that for us.
Train Where Artists Are Actually Made
Visit the Miami Beach campus, meet the faculty, and find the program that fits you.
