It’s said that music is made in the space between the notes, in the moment of anticipation before the next phrase begins. That space isn't empty. It's where meaning gathers. This summer marks a moment of transition and genuine excitement...
Make Music Day was a joyful celebration from beginning to end here at the Museum. Throughout the day, the galleries and grounds were alive with music and laughter as more than 500 guests explored performances, picked up instruments, and discovered...
Introduced in 1975, the Polymoog Synthesizer Model 203a was Moog Music's response to the growing demand for fully polyphonic keyboards. Using divide-down technology adapted from electronic organs, it was among the earliest commercially available...
We're thrilled to announce another generous donation from our longtime supporters at Yamaha. The company has just donated a Yamaha DTX8K-M Electronic Drum Set, the latest in a string of electronic drum kit donations Yamaha has made to the museum...
We are delighted to introduce Katherine Palmer as the next Executive Director of the Museum of Making Music. An accomplished music museum leader and educator, Katherine joins the Museum this summer from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum...
The summer approaches, and with it comes the end of a school year filled with celebrations, graduations, parties, and transitions, some joyful, some bittersweet. It’s easy to get caught up in the flurry of planning and activity that...
This month, we are highlighting the concert zither. Concert zithers typically feature 28–29 strings and include a fretted fingerboard similar to that of a guitar. The instrument is played horizontally, resting on the lap or a table. The...
We're grateful to announce a generous equipment donation from Audio-Technica. The company recently donated a large supply of ATH-M40x professional studio monitor headphones to the museum, continuing a tradition of support that has made a real...
Well, the time has come. After nearly 30 extraordinary years with the Museum of Making Music, I will be stepping away from my role this June. I made this decision a couple of months ago when it became clear that I want and need to spend more...
Is there any better way to build community than by spending time together on an outing? Our volunteers recently had the chance to do just that with a wonderful visit to Balboa Park. We enjoyed a fascinating historical tour—an experience made...
Earlier this year we launched our visitor survey, and the results are in. We're excited to share that our visitors are having an outstanding time at the Museum of Making Music. Over 97% of respondents rated their overall experience as either...
This month, we highlight the Webster-Chicago “Electronic Memory” Model 228-1 portable wire recorder.You might be wondering why a wire recorder is featured at the Museum of Making Music. While not originally intended specifically for music, the...
Our collection is vast and full of incredible stories, but not every instrument fits neatly into the themes of our main exhibits. That’s what makes our “From the Collection” displays so special. These showcases give us the chance to bring...
April is designated National Volunteer Month, and while we celebrate our volunteers during our annual Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, we are grateful for them all year long. Volunteers play vital roles in organizations, institutions, and events...
Coming soon to the museum is a new interactive touchscreen exhibit featuring the TEC Hall of Fame, a program founded in 2004 by George Petersen to honor the audio products and innovations that have shaped the professional audio industry. The TEC...
