Staples Music Studio

Unlock Your Musical Potential

About Us
At Staples Music Studio, we believe that everyone has the ability to become a great musician. Through personalized lessons and expert guidance, we help students of all ages and skill levels achieve their musical dreams. Join us and discover the joy of music!
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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

$35

Half Note Session - 30 Minutes

$52.50

Dotted Half Note Session - 45 Minutes

$70

Whole Note Session - Hour

Payment Options
We accept the following forms of payment:

Venmo:
@Chrystal-Staples

Zelle:
Kent Staples (904-716-8328)

Step Up for Students Scholarship
Approved Provider

Check or Cash

 

Opportunities

JUST FOR FUN

JUST FOR FUN

Learn to read music and play an instrument or sing just for your own pleasure and fulfillment!

PERFORMANCE

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

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!

Liam Wong

All State Symphonic Band 2025

Kent and I had the distinct honor to have been a part of Liam Wong's growth as a fine musician. He was one of six euphonium players selected out of several hundred who auditioned across the state. We traveled to Tampa this weekend to see him perform some of the most difficult music we have ever heard performed by students at this level. His section was also selected to perform a feature in a Filmore march...FROM MEMORY!

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