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.

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Call for Submissions

2027 Competition

Musical inventors from around the world are invited to submit their instruments to the 2027 Guthman Musical Instrument Competition.

Every year, we invite musical inventors to share innovative musical instruments at the intersection of musicality, design, and engineering. The Guardian called the competition "The Pulitzer of the New Instrument World."

The deadline for submissions has been extended to October 23, 2026.

Submit Your Instrument

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

Learn about the 2026 Finalists

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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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