# Top 28 Musicians companies in California

Tamtam tracks 28 Musicians companies headquartered in California. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by The Recording Academy, Film Independent and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Their median headcount is 458. Half of them were founded in 1989 or later. The most common headquarters are Los Angeles (11), Santa Monica (5) and Hollywood (2).

These California-based companies are primarily involved in the music industry, encompassing a range of activities from instrument manufacturing to music publishing and artist development. The list includes established large groups alongside mid-sized firms. For instance, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation manufactures guitars and amplifiers, while Universal Music Publishing Group represents a diverse range of artists and catalogs. The Recording Academy advocates for music professionals and hosts the GRAMMY Awards, and Film Independent champions creative independence in visual storytelling.

A notable pattern among these companies is their strong concentration in the Los Angeles area, including Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Burbank. This suggests a significant hub for music production, distribution, and related services in Southern California. The companies also represent a mix of sectors within the music industry, from traditional record labels like Capitol Records to modern independent distributors such as EMPIRE.

🇺🇸 California · 28 companies · Updated Nov 13, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [The Recording Academy](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-recording-academy) (grammy.com)<br>This organization advocates for music professionals, supports those in need, celebrates excellence through the GRAMMY Awards, and preserves music history | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Santa Monica | 3,028 |  |
| 2 | [Film Independent](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/film-independent) (filmindependent.org)<br>Championing creative independence in visual storytelling, supporting diverse filmmakers, hosting screenings and events, and offering artist development programs in the film industry | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2,474 | 1981 |
| 3 | [Fender Musical Instruments Corporation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fender-musical-instruments-corporation) (fender.com)<br>Manufacturing and distributing high-quality electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers, pro audio, accessories, and digital music products worldwide. | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 2,171 | 1946 |
| 4 | [EMI Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/emi-music) (emimusic.com)<br>Leading music company specializing in production, distribution, and promotion of diverse music genres worldwide, supporting artists and industry growth. | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Hollywood | 1,553 | 1897 |
| 5 | [Universal Music Publishing Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universal-music-publishing-group) (umusicpub.com)<br>Global music publisher representing a diverse range of artists and catalogs across all genres, including Classical & Screen, Christian/Gospel, and Production Music services | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Santa Monica | 1,331 | 1962 |
| 6 | [EMPIRE](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/empire) (empi.re)<br>Leading independent label, distributor, and publisher in the digital music era, focusing on artist development and transparent partnerships with global reach | Musicians | 🇺🇸 San Francisco | 1,221 | 2010 |
| 7 | [Musicians Institute](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/musicians-institute) (mi.edu)<br>An institute focused on inspiring excellence and preparing students for careers in the music and entertainment industry through cutting-edge educational offerings | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Hollywood | 1,051 | 1977 |
| 8 | [Warner Chappell Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/warner-chappell-music) (warnerchappell.com)<br>Music publishing company focused on supporting songwriters, building careers, creating impactful music, and preserving songs for future generations. | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 937 | 1811 |
| 9 | [Disney Music Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/disney-music-group) (disneymusic.disney.com)<br>Music labels managing diverse artists, releasing soundtracks from major franchises, producing concerts, and publishing family and film music worldwide. | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Burbank | 608 | 1996 |
| 10 | [Capitol Records](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/capitol-records) (capitolrecords.com)<br>A music group based in Hollywood, California, with multiple record labels, independent services, and distribution, representing a diverse range of artists | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 604 | 1942 |
| 11 | [Universal Production Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universal-production-music) (universalproductionmusic.com)<br>Leading production music company, creating, producing, and licensing pre-cleared music for film, television, advertising, broadcast, and other media projects worldwide. | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Santa Monica | 487 | 1989 |
| 12 | [Virgin Music Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/virgin-music-group) (virginmusic.com)<br>Virgin Music Group provides global infrastructure, local expertise, and advanced marketing technology for independent music companies and artists to succeed worldwide | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Beverly Hills | 483 | 2022 |
| 13 | [Taylor Guitars](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taylor-guitars) (taylorguitars.com)<br>A leading manufacturer of premium acoustic and electric guitars that are known for their innovative technology and exceptional sound quality | Musicians | 🇺🇸 El Cajon | 460 | 1974 |
| 14 | [Universal Audio](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/universal-audio) (uaudio.com)<br>A recording technology company founded in 1958, specializing in analog hardware, Apollo audio interfaces, and UAD Digital Signal Processing technology | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Scotts Valley | 458 | 1958 |
| 15 | [Machine Shop](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/machine-shop) (machineshop.co)<br>A management company and branding agency founded by a Grammy-winning band, specializing in marketing services and partnerships in art, film, music, fashion, and technology | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 439 | 2001 |
| 16 | [Roland Corporation U.S.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roland-corporation-u-s) (roland.com)<br>A leader in electronic musical instruments, Roland sets the standards in music technology with keyboards, synths, drums, guitars, audio/video gear, and professional equipment | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 362 | 1972 |
| 17 | [Amazon Prime](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amazon-prime) (silverscreen.movie)<br>Streaming platform offering a wide range of movies and TV shows for unlimited viewing | Musicians | 🇺🇸 California | 328 |  |
| 18 | [Peermusic](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peermusic) (peermusic.com)<br>Global music publisher established over 95 years ago, holding over 500,000 titles and operating in 32 countries, making it the largest independent publisher worldwide | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Berkeley | 317 | 1928 |
| 19 | [88RISING](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/88rising) (88rising.com)<br>An American mass media company founded in 2015 that serves as a management, record label, video production, and marketing platform for various artists | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 185 | 2015 |
| 20 | [Extreme Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/extreme-music) (extrememusic.com)<br>International production and library music business with high production values and a roster of renowned artists, operating globally under Sony Music Publishing | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Santa Monica | 174 | 1997 |
| 21 | [Ingrooves Music Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ingrooves-music-group) (virginmusic.com)<br>Global music partner providing infrastructure and expertise to independent music companies and artists, offering advanced marketing technology for global success | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 172 | 2002 |
| 22 | [Ernie Ball Music Man](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ernie-ball-music-man) (ernieball.com)<br>A music company based in California, revolutionizing the industry with rock strings, custom-gauge singles, guitars, basses, and accessories sold worldwide | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Coachella | 171 | 1962 |
| 23 | [Songtradr](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/songtradr) (songtradr.com)<br>World's largest B2B music solution providing full-stack services for business music needs, amplifying brands, supporting artists, and shaping global music strategies | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Santa Monica | 157 | 2014 |
| 24 | [Venice Music](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/venice-music) (venicemusic.co)<br>An all-in-one music distribution platform with tools for music distribution, streaming performance monitoring, royalty collection, and support for global independent music community | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Culver City | 23 | 2019 |
| 25 | [Brownies & Lemonade](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/brownies-and-lemonade) (twitter.com)<br>An events company in LA specializing in cutting edge dance and hip-hop music, working with top-tier talent and producing showcases at major festivals worldwide | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 14 |  |
| 26 | [Dreamscape](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dreamscape)<br>An alternative rock band formed in 2019 in Los Angeles, constructing a unique sound inspired by their youth | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 6 | 2019 |
| 27 | [Blue Seven Audio](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/blue-seven-audio) (bluesevenaudio.com)<br>Blue Seven Audio offers professional audio recording, mixing, mastering, room acoustic design, live sound services, and audio production for various projects | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Fremont | 4 | 2003 |
| 28 | [Kazaa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kazaa) (kazaa.com)<br>Legal music service offering subscription-based access to a million songs and ringtones, partnering with record labels and artists, integrating social elements for user interaction | Musicians | 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | 4 | 2002 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 13, 2026.

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