News
April 05, 2026 I
ESP Guitar Company Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Longtime CEO and president Matt Masciandaro is retiring, while current vice president of product development Todd Binder has been named president.
April 05, 2026 I Award
Inc. Names Ensemble Performing Arts to 2026 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
Ensemble, which operates some 125 local music and dance schools, was ranked No. 12 in the region.
April 03, 2026 I Retail
Guitar Center Relaunches Orange County Drum & Percussion
Originally acquired by GC in 2009, CEO Gabe Dalporto speaks exclusively with Music Inc. about the relaunch and how the retailer has reunited with the original founder to honor OCDP’s SoCal punk rock roots.
March 26, 2026 I Anniversary, Event
Fender to Hold Tele Town Event at Ryman Auditorium
The event is set to take place May 4 at the historical Nashville, Tennessee, concert venue and feature such artists as Brad Paisley and Brothers Osborne.
March 25, 2026 I Acquisition
Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers Purchases Johnstonbaugh’s Music Centers
Former owners Bob and Judy Johnstonbaugh closed on the deal on March 6 — the same day as their retirement party.
March 25, 2026 I Event
NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 to Gather European MI Leaders in June
The executive-level summit for European MI, pro-audio and live event professionals will focus on leadership, strategy and actionable industry growth.
March 23, 2026 I Appointments
GHS Strings Promotes Deb VanDenBrink to Domestic Sales Manager
In her new role, VanDenBrink will lead the domestic sales strategy, working closely with dealers, distributors and internal teams to strengthen relationships, drive growth, and support GHS’s focus on customer service.
March 23, 2026 I Retail
Sweetwater Expands Fort Wayne, Indiana Retail Store Again
The new updates to the music store include two new dedicated home audio listening rooms.
