Vermont Instruments is a teaching lutherie begun in 1983 offering private and small group tutorials by appointment Vermont Instruments is a teaching lutherie begun in 1983 offering private and small group tutorials by appointment.
Students design and build their own instruments from raw materials.
Acoustic and structural design, jig-making, inlay and repair are woven into a personalized course of study to accommodate each person's interest, skill level, and experience. Courses are designed to minimize the need for expensive equipment and specialized jiggery. It is expected that a student can duplicate the work methods used at the school with no more than a router, a small band saw, and common hand tools. This intensive course is no vacation although it could fit around a person's work schedule as one. Seven days a week for two weeks, this very busy entry-level course is limited to five students.