Happy 80th birthday to guitarist Robert Fripp! We're happy to have a piece of Fripp's legacy as part of our collection. You know him as the mastermind behind King Crimson, but he's also done some amazing work with David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Brian Eno, Talking Heads, Blondie, Toyah and more. We often use his famous quote of "Tuning a Mellotron doesn't" when talking about the history of the instrument on our tours. Hope you're enjoying your day Robert! Many happy returns!
#robertfripp #kingcrimson #tuningamellotrondoesnt #exposure #frippertronics
We have several legendary musicians celebrating birthdays this week!
Stevie Wonder (May 13th)
Jack Bruce (May 14th, RIP)
Brian Eno (May 15th)
Mike Oldfield (May 15th)
All of whom made tremendous impacts in the world of popular music. If you're a fan of any of these musicians, you'll be thrilled to know that we have pieces of all of their histories contained within our collection. Go to theMMT.org now to learn more about our museum and to schedule yourself a tour!
#steviewonder #jackbruce #brianeno #mikeoldfield #museum
Tickets are going fast for our first ever Masterclass featuring electronic music pioneer @don_slepian !
Known for his fluid touch, deep musicality, and ability to make electronic instruments feel alive under the hands, Slepian brings decades of technical insight and performance experience to his teaching, offering students a rare chance to learn directly from one of the early innovators of modern electronic keyboard artistry. In this masterclass, Don strips away the dense technical jargon to show you how to truly "speak" through your instruments.
Happening tomorrow night, May 12th. Doors open at 6:30, event starts at 7.
Tickets available at themmt.org or emeapp.org
#emeapp #museumofmusictechnology #museum #donslepian #masterclass
Went on an adventure to the Museum of Music Technology with some of my Machine mates and got to play on Keith Emerson’s modular synth and hammond organ! They had so many amazing analog instruments there that were once on the road with lots of bands I love…what an experience 🤯 🎹
#scottchasolen #themachinelive #emeapp #analogkeys
Hey all! Very excited about this upcoming workshop at @museum_of_music_technology_mmt on one of my favorite subjects... Electric Pianos. I'll be going through the history of how these instruments came to be and how they shaped popular music, and we'll have some fantastic and rare instruments from the museum collection to play and on display. Tickets are going fast! Tuesday, May 19th at 7PM.
theMMT.org
#electricpiano #rhodespiano #wurlitzer #hohner #workshop
Hello Synth Friends! Meet us on Wed, May 20th at @tellus360 for a special demonstration of our showroom instruments, both old and new! Follow @emeapp and tag a friend for a chance to win a FREE MODULE (winner announced at event, must be present to claim your prize!)
So grateful for the invite and tour given to us yesterday at @museum_of_music_technology_mmt ! So much amazing stuff there, this post can’t begin to do it justice!
In one week, we have electronic music pioneer Don Slepian presenting our first ever Masterclass!
Described as a "sonic test pilot," Don Slepian’s career spans the history of modern music technology. From his days as an Artist-in-Residence at Bell Labs to his groundbreaking ambient masterpieces like Sea of Bliss, Don has spent decades redefining what is possible with a keyboard and bridging classical technique with cutting‑edge synthesis. A lifelong builder and experimenter, Don began programming computers and designing electronic‑music circuitry in the late 1960s, developing a signature neoclassical style that blends expressive keyboard performance with custom digital and analog sound design. His work has been featured at Lincoln Center, on WNYC’s New Sounds, and during a residency at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and he has performed widely as a soloist, ensemble member, and improviser. Known for his fluid touch, deep musicality, and ability to make electronic instruments feel alive under the hands, Slepian brings decades of technical insight and performance experience to his teaching, offering students a rare chance to learn directly from one of the early innovators of modern electronic keyboard artistry. In this masterclass, Don strips away the dense technical jargon to show you how to truly "speak" through your instruments.
Seating is limited, so get your tickets now at themmt.org!
#donslepian #electronicmusic #pioneer #masterclass #museum
This month's installment of Vince’s Vault is now live on theMMT.org. In this article we talk about one of our favorite items in the collection, the mighty and psychedelic Leslie 950! One of the OG pieces that inspired Vince's love of music! Go to our website now to get a more in-depth look now!
#lesliespeaker #leslie950 #musichistory #rotaryspeaker #psychedelic
Step inside Vince’s Vault!
Every month on our website we feature a hidden gem from the Museum of Music Technology’s evolving collection. Curated by Vince Pupillo Sr., the collector and founder behind MMT, this blog will spotlight some of the rarest and most interesting pieces in our collection. We’ll tell you what it is and why it’s important alongside some mindblowing eye-candy photographs!
Last month's article was on this Rhodes Piano Bass once owned by Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins.
Be sure to check back to theMMT.org every month!
#museumofmusictechnology #vincesvault #fenderrhodes #pianobass #billycorgan
Join Electronic Music Pioneer Don Slepian for MMT's First Masterclass on Tuesday, May 12th at 7PM.
The Museum of Music Technology invites you to an exclusive keyboard performance masterclass with a true architect of electronic sound: Don Slepian. Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, a classical pianist looking to expand your palette, or a producer wanting to master live expression, this is a rare opportunity to learn from a pioneer who helped bridge the gap between human touch and computer power.
Go to themmt.org to buy tickets and see more information about booking tours and all upcoming events. #donslepian #electronicmusic #performance #masterclass #workshop
