News
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.
May 14, 2026 I Appointments
Taylor Guitars Names Geoff Smith as CFO
Smith succeeds Barbara Wight, who served as Taylor’s chief financial officer for more than 16 years.
May 14, 2026 I Event
NAMM’s 20th Fly-In Highlights Tariffs, Music Education
NAMM concluded a series of high-impact advocacy efforts in D.C., including NAMM CEO John Mlynczak delivering oral testimony before a government panel on tariffs.
May 13, 2026 I Appointments
Guitar Center Names Jennifer Hatton as Music & Arts President
The veteran education executive brings three decades of operational leadership to Guitar Center’s school music division.
May 11, 2026 I Event
Make Music Day 2026 to Take Place Across 150-Plus Cities
The annual global celebration kicks off on June 21 with thousands of free outdoor events, bringing people of all ages and skill levels together to make music.
May 11, 2026 I Award
Sweetwater Receives Mental Health America Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
Sweetwater joins a select group of organizations recognized for their commitment to fostering psychologically safer and supportive environments for employees.
May 04, 2026 I Event
George’s Music Hosts Martin Guitar Night
The ‘An Evening with Chris Martin’ event was a sold-out, standing-room-only evening.
May 04, 2026 I Retail
Guitar Center Relaunches Musician’s Friend as Off-Price Outlet
Musician’s Friend consolidates overstock, open-box and selected excess inventory and offers launch discounts up to 45%.
