Education Homepage
As part of our mission, The Vibraphone Project is committed to making educational resources for the vibraphone easily accessible to all. On this page you will find new educational content created by The Vibraphone Project, collections and databases compiled by our volunteers, links to helpful online resources.
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Beginning Improvisation with Jerry Tachoir
Jerry Tachoir talks about how to get started in improvisation.
Matthew Geiger Clinic
Vibraphone fundamentals for all: How to start on vibraphone for the first time for any style of music, from classical or contemporary to jazz or marching band.
Talking About Touch with Jerry Tachoir
Come listen to VPI's own Jerry Tachoir talk about touch when playing the vibraphone!
Jon Metzger Clinic - "How to Listen"
Jon Metzger talks about listening; listening to recordings, listening to how others play, and most importantly how to listen to ourselves and how we can improve our sound!
Introducing - The Pedagogy and Education Committee |
14 Things to Know About the Vibraphone Before Going to College
Dr. Brian Graiser (Sam Houston State University) shares the 14 things he wishes all percussion students- and their teachers- knew about the vibraphone before studying music in college.
Bowed Vibraphone Techniques with Stephen Solook
Stephen covers bowing techniques, for one to four bows, and will briefly go over one bow in each hand before delving into holding two bows in one hand. He will also cover the different types of bows, bowing technique, the technique of holding two bow in one hand, exercises, and some of the possibilities and limitations.
Terry Gibbs InterviewPedagogy and Education Committee Chairman, Jerry Tachoir sits down with vibraphone legend Terry Gibbs to discuss everything vibraphone.
Vibraphone Basics with Jerry TachoirEnjoy this 30 min. clinic on jazz vibraphone basics, followed by a Q+A with vibraphonist Jerry Tachoir.
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