The Story Behind Vibroacustica
In the early 2000s, Sound Healing was still taking shape internationally, and much of the information surrounding Singing Bowls and related practices was limited, confusing, or mixed with unfounded esoteric claims. In Argentina, it was in this context, in 2007, that music therapist Jorge Zain began to develop a methodological approach that brought greater clarity and structure to the field by combining elements of Sound Healing, Music Therapy, and Vibroacoustic Therapy.
Vibroacoustic Therapy had originally emerged in Scandinavian countries in the early 1980s as a scientific discipline focused on the therapeutic use of low-frequency sound vibration and music. Drawing from that foundation, Jorge Zain explored new ways of integrating vibroacoustic principles with receptive music therapy and the practical use of Tibetan bowls.
In this context, he wrote his thesis on the use of Tibetan Bowls as a vibroacoustic resource in receptive music therapy. The subject attracted strong interest during the XII World Congress of Music Therapy held in Buenos Aires and became an important starting point for the methodological work that followed.
From research to method
In the years that followed, Jorge Zain developed the “Vibroacoustic Music Therapy” method, taught it within the Music Therapy Training at the University of Buenos Aires, and published the book Escuchar el Silencio – Musicoterapia Vibroacústica. He also founded Escuela Vibro, where he has trained more than 1,500 therapists, mainly in Argentina and Colombia.
Many of those professionals later became part of a wider network of collaborators and contributed to research that supported the development of the discipline.
As Vibroacoustic Therapy evolved beyond its Scandinavian origins—where it was primarily based on vibroacoustic devices using sinusoidal frequencies for the treatment of different clinical conditions—Jorge Zain brought together his expertise in the use of Singing Bowls within Sound Therapy approaches and the scientific foundations of Vibroacoustic Therapy to develop a precise methodology that bridges modern technology and traditional sound knowledge.
Building the right tools
The need for reliable tools was also shaped by practical realities. Faced with the difficulty of importing specialized instruments into Argentina—and with a growing number of students training in his school—Jorge began manufacturing Singing Bowls locally using traditional bronze forging methods.
He also created complementary instruments such as the Samafon® and the Sound Massage Bowl with Handle®. Later, he developed sound vibration technology devices such as the Viset Mat® and the Viset Pillow®, expanding the range of tools available for vibroacoustic work in different settings.
The birth of Vibroacustica
In 2015, Jorge founded the Vibroacustica brand. What began in Argentina grew into a specialized project focused on teaching his methodology and providing instruments for Sound Healing, together with premium vibroacoustic devices specifically designed for sound vibration work.
Today, Vibroacustica continues that path from Belgium, expanding its presence across Europe while remaining grounded in craftsmanship, pedagogy, and a serious approach to sound vibration.
Our commitment
Vibroacustica is built on a long-term commitment to sound, music, and the quality of the tools and training we share. Our purpose is to offer reliable instruments, practical knowledge, and a clear methodology for professionals, students, and anyone interested in this field.
Selected publications
_ Zain, J.; Soto, H; D'Alessandro, G.; Diazabraham, V. (2019); "Impacto de la Terapia Vibroacústica en el nivel de activación y de energía vital". VII Congreso Latinoamericano de Musicoterapia. Bogotá, Colombia.
_ Soto Lopetegui, H., D’Alessandro, G., Pfeiffer, C., & Zain, J. (2019). Musicoterapia receptiva: experiencia vibroacústica en la variabilidad del nivel de estrés: Musicoterapia y estrés. ECOS - Revista Científica De Musicoterapia Y Disciplinas Afines, 4(1), 1–22. Recuperado a partir de https://revistas.unlp.edu.ar/ECOS/article/view/10497
_ Zain, J. (2017); "Terapia Vibroacústica, visualizaciones guiadas y desapego emocional. Un estudio de caso". Ecos 2 (1). Revista Científica de la Asociación Argentina de Musicoterapia. Buenos Aires.
_ Zain, J. (2014); "Escuchar el Silencio. Musicoterapia Vibroacústica"; Ed. Kier. Buenos Aires.
_ Zain, J (2014); "Vibroacoustic Music Therapy; interoceptive awareness and emotion regulation", In J. Fachner, P. Kern, & G. Tucek (Eds.). Proceedings of the 14. World Congress of Music Therapy. Special issue of Music Therapy Today 10(1), 230 -231. Retrieved from http:// musictherapytoday.wfmt.info.
_ Zain, J. (2013) ; "Abordaje vibroacústico, consciencia interoceptiva y regulación emocional" ; en Memorias del V Congreso Latinoamericano de Musicoterapia CLAM. Sucre, Bolivia.
_ Zain, J. (2012); "Abordaje Vibroacustico: el uso de cuencos tibetanos en Musicoterapia Receptiva"; en AMTRJ, XVIII FORUM ESTADUAL DE MUSICOTERAPIA, As Diferentes Abordagens da Música em Musicoterapia. Rio de Janeiro.
_ Zain, J. (2008); "El uso de cuencos tibetanos como recurso en Musicoterapia Receptiva", XII Congreso Mundial de Musicoterapia. Ed. Akadia. Buenos Aires.