News
June 05, 2026 I Appointments
Museum of Making Music Names Katherine Palmer as New Executive Director
Palmer joins MoMM from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee, where she currently serves as senior director of education and community engagement.
June 03, 2026 I Appointments
The Music People Promotes Waynick to Director of Strategic Accounts
In his new role, Waynick will expand his leadership responsibilities and oversee and manage a team of national account managers.
May 28, 2026 I Acquisition
AlphaTheta Corporation Acquires DJ Monitor
As part of this initiative, AlphaTheta will establish a new company, AlphaTheta KUVO Technology B.V.
May 26, 2026 I Philanthropy
All-In Milwaukee Receives $11M Gift from Former Hal Leonard CEO
The investment, which is the largest in the organization’s history, will help an additional 500 Milwaukee students attend and complete college over the next 10 years.
May 26, 2026 I Legal
Fender Targets Strat-Style Guitar Builders with Cease-and-Desist Letters
Fender is facing backlash after reportedly sending cease-and-desist letters to guitar builders, including PRS, over Stratocaster-style body shapes.
May 22, 2026 I Appointments
Guitar Center Names Reverb Founder David Kalt to Board
The music industry entrepreneur who built and sold Reverb will bring firsthand experience in digital marketplaces and music retail to Guitar Center’s next phase of growth.
May 22, 2026 I Distribution
Eastman Music Company to Distribute Jewel Musical Products Internationally
Eastman will offer the Expressions ligature line to dealers, educators and musicians, with models in stock at Eastman’s Pomona, California, facility and available immediately.
May 14, 2026 I Acquisition
inMusic Brands Acquires Native Instruments
The acquisition builds on their 2025 collaboration bringing NKS integration to Akai Pro and M-Audio controllers, plus Native Instruments sounds to MPC.
