Staples Music Studio
Unlock Your Musical Potential
Services
Brass Lessons
Discover the joy of making music with brass instruments in our engaging and supportive learning environment. We offer brass instrumental instruction for trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, and tuba.
Woodwind Lessons
Discover the art of playing woodwind instruments with professional guidance and support. We offer instruction for flute, oboe, clarinet, and saxophone at the beginning and advanced levels.
Percussion Lessons
Master the complexities of percussion and express yourself through the power of rhythm. We provide instruction on a wide variety of concert percussion including mallet instruments as well as drum set.
Guitar Lessons
Learn to strum, pick, and play your favorite tunes with our comprehensive guitar lessons, available for all ages.
Piano Lessons
Tailored lessons designed to develop technique, creativity, and confidence at the piano. Suitable for beginners and advanced players alike.
Vocal Lessons
Enhance your singing abilities with professional vocal coaching that covers everything from basic techniques to advanced performance skills.
Music Theory & Composition
Unlock your creative potential and enhance your musical skills through our music theory and composition service.
Lessons Pricing
Half Note Session - 30 Minutes
Dotted Half Note Session - 45 Minutes
Whole Note Session - Hour
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@Chrystal-Staples
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Kent Staples (904-716-8328)
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Opportunities
JUST FOR FUN
Learn to read music and play an instrument or sing just for your own pleasure and fulfillment!
PERFORMANCE
If you want to increase your performance skills, lessons will better prepare you to become a leader in your instrumental or vocal ensemble, or praise team.
COMPETITION
We provide instruction to help our musicians prepare for auditions for All State performance groups, honor bands and choruses, youth orchestras, college entry and scholarships, Florida Federation of Music Clubs district and state competitions, as well as international competitions.
Testimonials
Krish Relan
Former Clarinet Student
Chrystal Staples taught my son from beginning until he graduated high school. The time he spent with her inspired him to become an extremely accomplished clarinet player. He was the top clarinetist throughout all his years of playing in school, and was the co-principle clarinetist in the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra. He even won Clarinetist of the Year with the London Young Musician competition! - Komal Relan (Parent)
Juliana Thint
Former Flute Student
I was one of Mrs. Staples’ students for almost a decade, and she not only helped me become the musician I am today, but also the person I am today. She gave me the knowledge and training on my instrument to excel into collegiate and pre-professional musical academia. She also taught me valuable lessons as I grew up in her studio which have helped me accomplish so much more outside of my music. Mrs. Staples is also my main inspiration for pursuing music education at Louisiana State University, because of how impactful and positive her instruction was to me. For so many years throughout middle and high school, going to her private lessons were the highlight of my week.
Aidan Turney
Trumpet Student
Thanks to Kent Staples, I have become more confident in my trumpet playing. The lessons are top-notch, and I feel supported every step of the way. I enjoy performing with my high school concert and jazz bands, and have earned several awards for my performances. It has really brought an enjoyable focus to my education!
Hailey Humphrey
Euphonium Student
Chrystal and Kent Staples have taught our daughters to play instruments both individually and in a school band, and they go beyond what anyone would ever expect from an instructor. They pour their hearts into their students and have given our girls a love for making music which we have truly enjoyed being a part of. The opportunities that they give the children to perform and gain confidence are unmatched by anyone else we have seen. It clearly brings so much joy to them seeing their students learning, growing and trying new things. We do not believe there is anyone else out there better equipped to teach music to our children. - Kristin Humphrey (Parent)
Claire Schilling
Clarinet Student
Our daughter, Claire, has been taking private clarinet lessons with Mrs. Staples for 3 years. Mrs. Staples is an encouraging and loving teacher who has fostered our daughter’s love of music. Mrs. Staples has also strengthened our daughter’s musical confidence through Claire’s private lessons and participation in recitals and competitions. In our opinion, Mrs. Staples is a 5 out of 5 stars. - Bill and Brenda Schilling (Parents)
Mila & Myka Das
Flute & Percussion Students
Mrs. Staples makes learning music fun. She strengthens our kids' love of music, and we now enjoy beautiful live music at home daily! - Rajeeb Das & Sher-Lu Pai (Parents)
Press
Krish Relan
Clarinetist of the Year 2023
Krish Relan reaches a new level of achievement with his performance in the London Young Musicians Competition. He was awarded Clarinetist of the Year! Click on the link above to enjoy a recording of one of his amazing performances. We are so proud of Krish!
Hailey Richardson
FBA All State Honor Band 2023
Hailey Richardson was selected to perform with the Florida Band Masters 2023 All State Honor Band and performed beautifully. Congratulations on this high honor!
Holly Whitmore
FBA All State Middle School Band 2023
Holly Whitmore was selected to perform in the highest level of Florida All State Middle School Band in 2023. It was an honor to hear her beautiful performance!
Liam Wong
FBA All State Concert Band 2023
Liam was selected to perform in the highest 9-10 Florida Band Masters Association All State Concert Band. What an amazing performance!
Staples Studio Students
All District Honor Band 2023
We are proud to announce that we had nine students selected to the Duval County All District Honor Band! Their performance on January 29, 2023 was quite a testament to the limitless talent these students so eagerly share with their audiences. Pictured Top Left to Bottom Right: Aidan Turney, Sean Ramsey, Krish Relan, Myka Das, Claire Schilling, Liam Wong. Not Shown (Hailey Richardson, Holly Whitmore).
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
Major Minor Concert 2023
It was the perfect end to a perfect year for our studio performers who performed in the Philharmonic Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, the highest level of performing group. Their presentation in this Major Minor concert was simply amazing! Congratulations to Sam Greenhut, Krish Relan, and Juliana Thint on another fantastic year!
Hailey Humphrey
State FFMC Competition 2023 Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Hailey Humphrey on her Honorable Mention in state at the FFMC Junior Convention on her euphonium solo in Primary Class!
Logan & Wisty Gabriel
State FFMC Competition 2023 1st Place & Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Logan Gabriel on his 1st place award at State Federation Junior Convention on his euphonium solo in Elementary Class! We are also very proud of Wisty Gabriel for her Honorable Mention on her clarinet solo in Medium Class 1!
Clement
State FFMC Competition 2023 1st Place
Congratulations to Clement for his 1st place award at State Federation Junior Convention on his euphonium solo in Primary Class!
Zeenat & Zoya Sher
State FFMC Competition 2023 1st Place
Congratulations to Zeenat Sher for her 1st place performance on her flute solo in Medium Class 2. We are also very proud of Zoya Sher for her 1st place performance on her flute solo in Elementary Class 2.
Claire Schilling
State FFMC Competition 2023 Honorable Mention
We are very proud of Claire's Honorable Mention on her clarinet solo in Medium Class 2!
Krish Relan
State FFMC Competition 2023 1st Place
Congratulations to Krish Relan for winning 1st place on his Senior Class clarinet concerto at State!
Juliana Thint
State FFMC Competition 2023 1st Place
A resounding praise goes out to Juliana Thint for winning 1st place on her Senior Class Flute Concerto! She also earned the Endowed Ray Jones Outstanding Flute Scholarship. Amazing job, Juliana!
Liam Wong
State FFMC Competition 2023 Honorable Mention
We are so proud of Liam for his 1st place performance on his euphonium solo in Medium Difficult Class this year at State! He also earned an Endowed Scholarship from FFMC. Way to go!
Lexi Horvath & Wisty Gabriel
State FFMC Competition 2024 1st Place & Honorable Mention
Both Lexi and Wisty worked diligently to prepare and perform their clarinet duet earning 1st place in the Medium Difficult Class. Lexi also earned 1st place on her clarinet solo in Medium Class 1, and Wisty earned Honorable Mention. Congratulations girls!
Claire Schilling
State FFMC Competition 2024 Honorable Mention
Claire had another fantastic performance on her very difficult solo earning an Honorable Mention on her clarinet in Medium Class 2!
Zeenat & Zoya Sher
State FFMC Competition 2024 1st Place
Zeenat & Zoya do it again! They both earned 1st place in State on their flute solos, Zeenat in Moderately Difficult Class and Zoya in Medium Class 1.
Jonathan Sebro
State FFMC Competition 2024 1st Place
Jonathan, also an accomplished pianist, made his debut this year on oboe this year and has already earned 1st place at State on his oboe solo in Primary Class 2!
Logan Gabriel & Hailey Humphrey
State FFMC Competition 2024 1st Place & Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Logan Gabriel for earning 1st Place on his euphonium solo in Elementary Class, and to Hailey Humphrey for earning Honorable mention in the same event!
Liam Wong
State FFMC Competition 2024 1st Place
Liam continues to stay on top at State! He earned 1st Place on his euphonium solo in Difficult Class. Congratulations!
Levi Gillis
State FFMC Competition 2024 Honorable Mention
Congratulations to Levi for earning Honorable Mention on his trumpet solo in Primary Class!
Staples Studio
2024 All District Honor Band
We are thrilled to have so many talented students come through our studio! We had quite a nice representation of students in the Duval All District Honor Bands performances this year. Congratulations to Aidan Turney, Liam Wong, Zack Dimmick, Vibha Chalamalasetty, Myka Das, Holly Whitmore, and Hailey Richardson!
Team
Kent Staples
Instructor
Kent has his Bachelor's degree in Music Education and Composition for Jacksonville University, and his Masters degree in Music Management from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. He taught elementary, middle, and high school in the public, private, and charter school sectors for a few decades. Many of his students have been selected for top honor and all state bands and choruses, and a countless many have received the highest ratings at district and state festivals and competitions. Kent's expertise in brass, percussion, vocal, piano, guitar, and music theory and composition are sure to elevate your musical experience.
Chrystal Staples
Instructor
Chrystal earned her Bachelor degree in Music Education and Performance from the University of West Florida. She has taught in the public and private school sector for a couple decades and is currently the Instrumental Specialist at Jacksonville Country Day School. Many of her students have been selected for All State ensembles, honor bands, Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra, and have earned top ratings at local, state, and international music festivals and competitions. Her mastery of woodwind and percussion instruction is sure to elevate your performance level.
Contact
- Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
- +1-9047160928
- staplesmusicstudio@gmail.com
- Texts & Emails will be answered between 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday-Friday