The Guthman Musical
Instrument Competition

Discover the next generation of musical instruments at Georgia Tech.

The Guthman Musical Instrument Competition is the only competition of its kind — an event that identifies the newest and greatest ideas in music. Every year, we invite musical inventors from around the world to share their creations and ideas about the future of music.

2026 Winners

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First Place:
The Masterpiece

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Second Place:
Fiddle Henge

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Third Place:
VERTO

The Instruments

The Amphibian Modules

The Amphibian Modules

Honorable Mention, 2026

The Demon Box

The Demon Box

EV

EV

Fiddle Henge

Fiddle Henge

Second Place, 2026

Gajveena

Gajveena

Kalíptera

Kalíptera

The Lethelium

The Lethelium

People's Choice, 2026

The Masterpiece

The Masterpiece

First Place, 2026

Post-Digital Sax

Post-Digital Sax

Honorable Mention, 2026

VERTO

VERTO

Third Place, 2026

Learn About the Finalists

2026 Judges

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Gérard Assayag

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Kerry Hagan

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Headshot of Vivek Maddala

Vivek Maddala

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Guthman Music, Art, and Technology Fair

The Guthman Music, Art, and Technology Fair brings together creators from different backgrounds for an interactive showcase of projects. Join us before the concert for this opportunity to engage directly with creators and learn more about their work.

Learn more about the Fair

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Start Your Music Technology Journey

At the Georgia Tech School of Music, our students combine technical skill with exceptional music talent to truly change the way the world experiences music. Learn more about our bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in music technology, our pre-college summer studio, and our innovative research labs.

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Guthman Musical Instrument Competition Updates

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