Beginnings offer an opportunity for reflection and forward planning. This has certainly been true as I begin my tenure as Executive Director at the Museum of Making Music (MoMM). There are many schools of thought related to how people show up in...
Every year, The NAMM Show’s Global Media Day gives industry leaders, media and influencers an exclusive first look at the newest instruments, audio gear and music technology. Through live performances, demonstrations and discussions, the event...
Summer is such a fun time at the Museum of Making Music, with families and tourist groups visiting in droves. It's hard to believe that it's already nearing an end. Soon we'll be hosting school field trips and planning our fall programs, concerts,...
Our volunteers are the heart of the Museum of Making Music, and many of them go above and beyond in ways that our visitors may never see. John Denny is one of those people. As our go-to luthier, John keeps the instruments in the interactive spaces...
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...
