The Guthman Competition

Guthman Musical Instrument Competition

An annual event aimed at identifying the world's next generation of musical instruments and unveiling the best new ideas in musicality, design, engineering, and impact.

2019 Call for Submissions is Open Now!



Guthman 2019 Judges

Meet the 2019 Guthman Competition Judges
Guthman winner plays his

See the 2018 Guthman Winners and Their Instruments

News & Events

The Guardian: Creating New Musical Instruments

Atlanta Magazine Takes a Peek Inside the Guthman Competition

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Music technology students play one of the winning instruments at the Guthman competition.

Learn About the History of the Guthman Musical Instrument Competition

This annual event can trace its roots back to 1996, and identifies the world's next generation of musical instruments, musicality, design, and engineering.

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