The 50 largest Musicians companies in the United States (2026 list)

These US-based companies in the music sector range from global corporations to specialized service providers. Notable entities include Sony Music Entertainment, a global music company; Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), a music rights management leader; School of Rock, which offers music education; and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, a manufacturer of musical instruments.

The data shows a significant concentration of these companies in New York and Los Angeles, indicating these cities as major hubs for the music industry. Many of these organizations, such as ASCAP and Berklee College of Music, were founded in the mid-20th century, suggesting a well-established industry with a mix of heritage and newer players.

#	Company	Industry	Headquarters	Employees	Founded
1	Sony Music Entertainment sonymusic.com Global music company supporting artists, innovating in entertainment and technology, producing influential recordings, and expanding creative boundaries worldwide.	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	10,202	n/a
2	Self-Employeed Specializing in creating and performing music, this group showcases their talent and passion for music through live performances and studio recordings	Musicians	🇺🇸	5,582	n/a
3	Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)bmi.com A global leader in music rights management, representing over 224 million works for 14 million creators, negotiating licenses and distributing royalties	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	4,096	1939
4	School of Rock schoolofrock.com Global leader in music education for kids and adults, offering professional musician-led lessons, group rehearsals, and live performances in over 300 locations worldwide	Musicians	🇺🇸 Canton	3,971	1998
5	Berklee College of Music berklee.edu A leading college offering top-tier music education for students around the world	Musicians	🇺🇸 Boston	3,696	1946
6	The Recording Academy grammy.com 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	n/a
7	Film Independent filmindependent.org 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
8	Fender Musical Instruments Corporation fender.com Manufacturing and distributing high-quality electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers, pro audio, accessories, and digital music products worldwide.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	2,171	1946
9	DistroKid distrokid.com The company offers online tools and services for musicians, managers, and record labels that are innovative, user-friendly, and cost-effective	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	1,975	2013
10	ASCAP ascap.com A professional organization representing songwriters and composers, licensing music for public performance, ensuring fair compensation, and advocating for members worldwide	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	1,964	1914
11	Sony Music Publishing sonymusicpub.com Advances artistry for songwriters, amplifying opportunities, building connections, and defending their rights across various career stages globally. Focuses on classic and contemporary works.	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	1,873	1955
12	Sweetwater sweetwater.com Sweetwater is committed to providing music makers with an exceptional shopping experience for all their music gear needs They prioritize customer satisfaction and employee well-being	Musicians	🇺🇸 Fort Wayne	1,700	1979
13	EMI Music emimusic.com Leading music company specializing in production, distribution, and promotion of diverse music genres worldwide, supporting artists and industry growth.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Hollywood	1,553	1897
14	Atlantic Records atlanticrecords.com Record label specializing in artist development, producing legendary and contemporary music artists across various genres for over 60 years.	Musicians	🇺🇸	1,378	1947
15	Music for All musicforall.org This organization promotes music education, offers national programs for instrumental music, conducts research, advocacy, and awareness campaigns to support music and arts education in schools	Musicians	🇺🇸 Indianapolis	1,352	1976
16	Gibson, Inc.gibson.com Manufacture and distribute iconic guitars and musical instruments, maintaining legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and partnerships across multiple renowned music brands.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Nashville	1,342	n/a
17	Universal Music Publishing Group umusicpub.com 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
18	Downtown Music downtownmusic.com Global company pioneering a more equitable and innovative music ecosystem, offering end-to-end services to artists, songwriters, labels, and rights holders worldwide	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	1,249	2007
19	SESAC Music Group sesacmusicgroup.com A global music company offering data, technology, and administration services to creators, publishers, labels, and commercial enterprises across the industry	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	1,237	n/a
20	EMPIRE empi.re 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
21	Musicians Institute mi.edu 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
22	Freelance Musician/Private Instructor wwww.frenchhornstudio.com Providing private French horn lessons by a professional performer with experience in classical, opera, chamber, and jazz music Specializing in natural horn and offering online instruction	Musicians	🇺🇸 Newtonville	1,015	1984
23	Warner Chappell Music warnerchappell.com Music publishing company focused on supporting songwriters, building careers, creating impactful music, and preserving songs for future generations.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Los Angeles	937	1811
24	ONErpm onerpm.com A global music solutions company offering distribution, label solutions, content production, publishing, marketing, and technology tools to support artists and creators worldwide	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	845	2010
25	BeatStars beatstars.com Global music marketplace empowering creators to sell beats, songs, and products Provides tools, analytics, and educational content to grow businesses worldwide	Musicians	🇺🇸 Austin	700	2008
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26	Manhattan School of Music msmnyc.edu A prestigious music school offering classical, jazz, and musical theatre training to talented students from around the world, with renowned faculty and successful alumni	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	670	1917
27	UnitedMasters unitedmasters.com It provides independent artists with music distribution, fan engagement tools, brand partnerships, and promotional services while maintaining ownership of their music.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Brooklyn	661	2017
28	TuneCore tunecore.com A leading partner for self-releasing artists, offering music distribution, publishing services, and promotional offerings while advocating for diversity and inclusivity	Musicians	🇺🇸 Brooklyn	629	2005
29	Disney Music Group disneymusic.disney.com Music labels managing diverse artists, releasing soundtracks from major franchises, producing concerts, and publishing family and film music worldwide.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Burbank	608	1996
30	Capitol Records capitolrecords.com 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
31	Kobalt Music kobaltmusic.com Technology-driven platform maximizing transparency, efficiency, and control for artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels in the digital music industry.	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	597	2000
32	Def Jam Recordings defjamshop.com A music company located in New York, specializing in record production and distribution	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	575	1984
33	D'Addario & Company, Inc.daddario.com manufacture strings, drumheads, drumsticks, reeds, mouthpieces; support music education; focus on sustainability, US manufacturing, innovation	Musicians	🇺🇸	557	n/a
34	Musician Experienced semi-professional guitarist skilled in various styles, with a background in live performances and studio recording	Musicians	🇺🇸 Panama City Beach	556	1990
35	Unsigned Artist A music company based in Huntsville, Alabama supporting unsigned artists in the music industry	Musicians	🇺🇸 Huntsville	552	n/a
36	C3 Presents c3presents.com This company creates and produces live experiences, concerts, and events, including top music festivals, attracting large crowds in urban settings	Musicians	🇺🇸 Austin	505	n/a
37	RCA Records rcarecords.com An American record label with a dedicated team of industry professionals passionate about music, artistry, creativity, and representing amazing artists	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	497	1901
38	Universal Production Music universalproductionmusic.com 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
39	Virgin Music Group virginmusic.com 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
40	Audio Engineering Society aes.org The company is a global organization with 12,000+ members, focusing on audio excellence, technical information exchange, professional networking, and personal growth	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	479	1948
41	Red Light Management redlightmanagement.com Red Light Management is a leading music management company focused on developing sustainable careers and legacies for artists across all genres	Musicians	🇺🇸 Charlottesville	474	1991
42	Record Label Music recordlabelmusic.com Entertainment company specializing in music production, marketing strategy, and artist representation Offers record label services for independent artists Founded in 1999	Musicians	🇺🇸 Miami	473	1999
43	CD Baby cdbaby.com Comprehensive platform offering music distribution, publishing, and promotion services to independent artists, enabling global reach and revenue generation.	Musicians	🇺🇸 Portland	467	1998
44	Taylor Guitars taylorguitars.com 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
45	Universal Audio uaudio.com 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
46	Machine Shop machineshop.co 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
47	The Lodge thelodge.com A state-of-the-art mastering and specialized mixing facility in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, catering to artists with a personalized approach and vintage equipment	Musicians	🇺🇸 New York	435	1997
48	inMusic inmusicbrands.com A leading parent company of premier brands in DJ, music production, live sound, lighting, and consumer electronics industries, focused on innovative and cutting-edge products	Musicians	🇺🇸 Cumberland	431	1991
49	Fun This band, formed by ex-members of Love Machine, aims to be the best party band in the world with top-notch musical quality and professionalism	Musicians	🇺🇸 Austin	412	n/a
50	Indiana University Jacobs School of Music music.indiana.edu A prestigious institution offering comprehensive music education, training performers, scholars, and educators with a focus of a conservatory and academic benefits of a university	Musicians	🇺🇸 Bloomington	391	1910

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