Sonic Playground: A Revolutionary Music Experience for All Ages

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Get ready to step into a world where music, technology, and creativity collide. Sonic Playground is a groundbreaking interactive exhibit that transforms music-making into an immersive adventure. Spanning 3,000 square feet, this dynamic space invites visitors to explore sound, performance, and production through hands-on experiences.

The exhibit features 17 unique interactive stations, allowing guests to engage with music in exciting new ways. Whether producing beats, mixing loops, performing on stage, or discovering career opportunities in the music industry, there is something for everyone.

Explore the Four Main Sections

Moodmakers – Experiment with music’s role in film, TV, and gaming by creating custom soundtracks and recording voice-overs.

Songbuilders Hub – Learn the fundamentals of music production with guidance from GRAMMY-winning artists such as H.E.R. and Prince Paul.

The Roland Stage – Perform on professional instruments, including guitars, keyboards, and percussion, in a live stage setting.

SoundTrax Career Wall – Discover over 125 careers in the music industry through interactive displays and insights from professionals.

At the center of Sonic Playground is the Electric Forest, a breathtaking installation that merges sound and light. Visitors can interact with 16 columns of music and visuals, altering an original composition by Shaun Chasin through movement and gestures.

Dedicated to the legacy of Jim Long and made possible by The Long Family Trust, Sonic Playground is more than an exhibit—it is a celebration of creativity, technology, and the power of music education.