Muse Group Explained

Muse Group
MuseCY Holdings Ltd.
Logo Upright:1.25
Type:Limited company
Industry:Music software
Music education
Predecessor:Ultimate Guitar
Founded:2021
Hq Location City:Limassol
Hq Location Country:Cyprus
Products:Ultimate Guitar
MuseScore
Audacity
StaffPad
Subsid:Hal Leonard
Num Employees:200+
Num Employees Year:2024
Website:mu.se

Muse Group (MuseCY Holdings Ltd.[1]) is a software and education company specialised in making tools and resources for music composition, music production and music education. Established in 1998 as Ultimate Guitar, it became Muse Group in 2021 following several acquisitions such as MuseScore and Audacity. It is now headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, and became the parent company of Hal Leonard in 2023.

History

In 2017, the company acquired the open source music notation tool MuseScore (now MuseScore Studio) and its sheet music sharing platform MuseScore.com, respectively launched in 2002 and 2010.[2]

In 2021, it acquired the open source audio editor Audacity, a software project originally started in 2000.[3] [4]

In 2023, Muse Group acquired American music publishing company Hal Leonard, founded in 1947, and its entire catalogue of sheet music and music learning resources.[5] [6]

Products and acquisitions

Products
LogoNameDescriptionPlatformyear
Ultimate Guitar Online sharing platform for guitarists.WebLaunched1998
Agile PartnersSeveral software products, including:Acquired2013
SteadyTuneDesktop/Mobile
AmpKitDesktop/Mobile
TonebridgeVirtual effects pedal for guitars.MobileLaunched2016
MuseScore StudioMusic notation app.DesktopAcquired2017
MuseScore.comOnline score sharing.platform.Web/MobileAcquired2017
CrescendoMusic education app.Desktop/MobileAcquired2018
MuseClassMusic education app.Web/MobileLaunched2020
AudacityAudio editor.DesktopAcquired2021
StaffPadMusic notation app.MobileAcquired2021
MuseHubAudio/music store for MuseScore and Audacity.DesktopLaunched2022
Audio.comOnline music sharing.platform.WebLaunched2022
Hal LeonardSheet music, method books, and several software products, including:Acquired2023
NoteflightWeb
Sheet Music PlusWeb

Notes and references

  1. Web site: Organization Details: MUSECY HOLDINGS LTD . 28 March 2024 . efiling.drcor.mcit.gov.cy.
  2. Web site: Rothman . Philip . 19 February 2018 . Ultimate Guitar acquires MuseScore . 28 March 2024 . Scoring Notes . en-US.
  3. Web site: Speed . Richard . Audacity 'scared and excited' to be bought and brought under Muse Group's roof, promises to stay free and open source . 28 March 2024 . . en.
  4. Web site: Rothman . Philip . 30 April 2021 . Muse Group formed to support MuseScore, Ultimate Guitar; acquires Audacity . 28 March 2024 . Scoring Notes . en-US.
  5. Robinson . Kristin . 7 December 2023 . Publishing Briefs: Hal Leonard Joins With Muse Group, 'Houdini' Co-Writer Signs UMPG Admin Deal . 28 March 2024 . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Rothman . Philip . 4 December 2023 . Muse Group acquires Hal Leonard . 28 March 2024 . Scoring Notes . en-US.