Staump has taken such great care of our family & little guy, especially Tim teaching the drums. Everyone at Staump has just been so supportive and encouraging, starting from Day 0 with the fundamentals, to now, where each lesson is a new adventure. Thank you Tim & Staump family, I can see how much fun the lessons are for the students (& teacher haha). You guys rock! read more

My 12 year old son has been going to Staump music school since he was 4. Quickly we realized Staump Music School guided our child on crafting his music skills and his social interactions. He goes to private lessons with Ms. Jessica on Mondays and is part of a Rock Band with Mr. Wes on Wednesdays. If you're looking for quality people to surround your family around, Staump Music School provides value to our child beyond the notes. Thank you Tim and the Staump family. read more

Our son has been playing the piano or drums in Rock Band with Staump for a couple years now and it has been great for him. They play popular songs and their teacher Mr. Wes is awesome! We highly recommend Staump Music School read more

Our son started taking drum lessons at Staump Music School when he was 4 years old. Now at age 11, he has learned to play a wide variety of musical instruments including the electric guitar, bass, keyboard and ukulele. His teacher, Mr. Wes, is not only knowledgable but very patient and encouraging with his students. He's always looking to get students more involved with performances/concerts. Our son has also been given the opportunity to jam with KidzRock, play live onstage and has even had a private student recording session during his time at Staump. Students are given complete freedom in exploring their musical interests with a variety of instruments. Staump Music School is a true gem in the East County community. The teachers are all AMAZING and we are impressed on how much they give back to the their community. We HIGHLY recommend Staump Music School!!! read more

Our son who is now 11, has been enjoying his lessons from Mr. Wes's Jr. Rock Band classes since January of 2020. Once the pandemic hit, luckily he was able to continue his lessons through zoom with Mr. Wes. Then finally, when it was safe enough, he was able to join back with the in-person lessons with the whole band! Since then, he has been loving it, and progressing so well. Mr. Wes is very patient with him, and is so great at teaching while making it lots of fun! We are so impressed with how fast our son has been learning new songs, and playing together with the whole group. Thanks to Mr. Wes! The performances in front of large groups has helped our son with his confidence as well. Overall, we have been extremely happy with Staump Music Studios and we highly recommend for any student! Thank you also to Tim Staump for always being so accommodating and always very personable. read more

My daughter has been taking guitar at Staump for almost two years now with Ms. Erin. She loves going, and I love seeing what she comes home knowing how to play. We found Staump from a school flyer, and at the time I was making my daughter choose several extra curricular activities. Many have come and gone since then, but guitar at Staump is the one she's always wanted to stick with - and that says something! read more

Such a rockin' place to learn! Safe, friendly, fun environment. Highly recommend.

Our experience at Staump has been incredibly positive and fun! Tim is an awesome drumming instructor and a very positive influence in my daughter's life! I love the concerts they put on to showcase the kids' talents! We would highly recommend Staump for anyone looking to help their kids learn and love music! read more

My two boys absolutely love it here! They have been taking classes since they were 4 and 6, and the Staump Music School team has inevitably become part of our extended family. Tim and Wes do a fantastic job of adapting to the needs of their students, and really playing to their strengths to give them a well-balanced education in music and life. I have also referred numerous friends and family members to Staump, where everyone has received a positive experience from their respective teachers (Tim, Wes, Erin, and Rachel). You simply can't go wrong with Staump Music School! read more

Staump Music School has been a great place for my children to learn to play and appreciate music. Most important has been building authentic relationships with mentors/teachers. They are so easy to work with and flexible. Always supportive of my children. They love going and are part of a community. Staump Music School is a local business that gives back to the community. read more

Mr. Wes was so great with my 6-year old daughter! He was very informative and friendly. I really like the learning structure and I would definitely recommend to any parents with children that want to pursue their musical interests!! read more

We love Staump Music School! Tim Staump and his amazing staff have curated a safe, fun and positive learning environment for our children to grow creatively. Music has been a therapeutic outlet for our daughter specifically and we are so happen her passion is being fostered through others who care to see her learn. read more

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Staump is a great place to learn guitar! My son, Sam, has been taking lessons with Erin for over a year. He loves learning with Miss Erin. Erin has always been professional, proactive, helpful and encouraging. I can highly recommend Staump. read more

The Staump musicians are more than just amazing teachers, they are really good people. We completely trust Tim, Wes, and their teammates our son's well being and growth. Music is challenging, and Wes makes it fun and rewarding. He's always positive, patient, and encouraging. We plan to continue with Staump until our son heads off to college. Top rate. Good people. Caring atmosphere. read more

Under the direction of Tim Staump, Staump Music School provides ample opportunity for all children within the greater East County, San Diego area to embrace their own personal development and foster a growth mindset with the support of nurturing, knowledgeable music teachers. It isn't necessarily just the development of musical skill that the students at Staump Music School are reaping, after each lesson, students leave feeling accomplished and are proud of the acknowledgement and celebration of artistic and creative intelligences that the public school setting is often forced to overlook. My daughter, Mackenzie has been a continuous student for two years. Music lessons are not cheap; but, I feel the academic, social and emotional benefits far exceed the cost- which isn't that bad. She has found a tribe of her own among her classmates and this has significantly improved her self-esteem and bolstered her sense of identity. She is a better student at school and looks forward to her private piano and group vocal lessons each week with Miss Rachel Bradford. A note about Miss Rachel: she is the kindest, gentlest, and truly a patient teacher. She is a gift! This of course does not discount the other equally wonderful teachers including Mr. Wes Haskell who is a beacon of positivity. In short, Staump Music School is a much loved, treasure to my family. It is evident that all the personnel have a love of music and a passion and talent for working with kids. I simply could not imagine a better place for my child to grow musically. read more

Both of our children (19 and 15 yrs old) attend classes at Staump Music School. They both love it and look forward to attending every week. I'm very impressed with the quality of the instruction given and the passion of the the teachers. I highly recommend this school to parents with children interested in developing their musical talents. read more

My son has been taking lessons at Staump Music School for many years. He started with guitar, but ended up switching over to drums. His change in instruments had nothing to do with the instruction, as he always wanted to try percussion instruments. To begin with, I come from a long line of musicians in a musical family, and have years of experience with music instruction. Tim Staump along with Wes and the other instructors are TOP NOTCH! They are very tuned-in to the students, and relate to everyone very well. Tim and his staff put on two rock concerts per year (pre-COVID) with every kid who takes lessons at Staump. I really miss the shows and can't wait for them to come back! My son has improved so much in the last few moths...it's amazing. During the lockdown, Tim also lent my son an entire drum kit at no charge, and did his lessons virtually, which turned out to be great. Thank you to Tim and the staff! You guys are the best! read more

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We've been sending our daughter to Staump for several years now. She's taken guitar, ukulele, and voice lessons. All of the teachers we've had have been very professional but also really great teachers. It is very clear that they love music and have a real passion for teaching it to young people. I highly recommend this music school. read more

My son started at Staump at about 11 years old, and tried the guitar, then progressed to voice, and finally found his true niche-- the drums. At Staump he's learned to read music, and he's grown so much in his musical craft, that he can jump in and play many songs. It's been such a great experience to observe his journey with Staump. Every instructor has been patient, professional, and they are so knowledgeable. Tim Staump inspires my son and encouraged him as he progressed even from the early years! He never missed a beat and provided online lessons during the months when the lessons could not be held in person. We look forward to each lesson, and we are so glad we found Staump! We are so sure this is the right school for us that we've continued to drive from La Jolla after we moved out of Santee area. read more

My son is in Rock band for ages 4-7 and my daughter is taking small group guitar lessons. They both look forward to their class each week. We are thrilled with Staump Music School! read more

Love the Staump team! Our daughter has been playing piano and loves her time with Hanabi. Even through distance learning she has grown tremendously. Can't wait to get back to seeing the top notch performances the Staump team puts together! read more

My son loves his music lessons here. He's done the group lessons and private lessons learning guitar, keyboard and drums. He loves it and we highly recommend. Wes is awesome read more

As a musician with studies in classical guitar, I was reluctant to have my child receive lessons when I believed I was capable of teaching her. However after hearing about Staump Music School, my wife (also a musician--pianist) and I realized that the level of investment at home would pale in comparison to the ways Staump Music School seeks to invest in each of their students via performance opportunities, independent learning, one on one lessons, and group lessons. Our daughter thoroughly enjoys her time with Miss Rachel, and we've seen tremendous growth in less than a years time. They were truly a light to our daughter during the pandemic and social distancing. We look forward to being a part of the school for as long as possible because we know it gives our child an outlet of creativity in which every child needs. read more

Another great concert that enabled all of the students an opportunity to perform their music skills. Staump is madeup of a cohesive group of teachers that not only teach your student, but they also have a wider interest in providing music training to the community as well. Our grandson is starting his fourth year and we are apprecative of the experience he has gained by attending SMS, no matter the music skills he has obtained He will always have the benefit of this positive experience to look back on throughout the rest of his life. Thank you Wes, Merisa, Rachel and to Tim for having the passion to make the school something special in so many young lives. read more

Our son has been taking piano lessons here with Rachel for over three years, both in person and online. She is a great communicator, patient, very knowledgeable, and consistently works to keep students interested and enthused about learning. The opportunity to perform with Staump's concerts is an out of this world experience- so much fun for the kids and families. Highly recommend their program. read more

You will not find a better place to pursue your passion for music. I started taking lessons when I was 16 in 2012. At first it started as something to occupy my free time, but the longer I stayed the longer my love for music flourished. I started out too scared to sing aloud with anyone in the room and here I am 6 years later performing in front of hundreds of people regularly because of the support I recieved from all the teachers. They not only inspired me, they created a safe and positive environment for me to grow from my teenage years to now adulthood. Whether you are looking to get your kids involved in music or looking to pick up that instrument you have always wanted to try, this is the place to go. read more

Great staff. Our kid loves his lessons in person and zoom. Super impressed with the teaching. Wess is a wonderful teacher!

I took lessons here for roughly a year and a half so I wish I could write a positive review, but I really can't. If you're lucky enough to get to take lessons from Tim maybe they're good quality, who knows. I wasn't lucky. I wasted a lot of time and money here on poor lessons that had no emphasis on fundamentals. A year and a half and I can't even separate my hands. My lessons were unorganized and time was often wasted on other things. When learning a new song if I got to a part that was difficult, instead of helping me through it my teacher would normally just rewrite the part to fit my current level. All that did was keep me at the same level. It didn't help me at all. I wasn't being challenged or properly taught. The teaching style was get you playing a song as fast as possible, not properly. Beware of this style of teaching. You will never grow from it. I have since found a new instructor and my lessons are like night and day. In just two lessons he has already started fixing many of my issues. He got me playing doubles and triples in about 5 minutes by turning my wrist and loosening my grip which I was never able to do properly in a year and a half there. He's always checking my wrists and making sure I'm playing properly. And in my second lesson he had me playing a complex rhythm with triplets on the double bass. He also helped me slowly break down a snare pattern that I could never get and had to abandon in my lessons at staump and it actually made sense the way he took me through it. He's helping me understand rhythms and make my own. I never would've gotten that if I had stayed there. My only regret is that I didn't leave sooner. They were also ripping me off charging for concert fees in my monthly price that I asked to participate in but was never allowed to. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. It took me way too long to realize that I wasn't bored with drums or frustrated with myself, my lessons were the problem. read more

Our son has been taking drum lessons from Tim for several years and what better way to see your kid grow and become more self-confident than with the love of music. And for a dad who loves classic rock, it's been fun to get Ricci involved in playing music that I grew up with a love and have an appreciation for what it takes to learn an instrument, practice and keep knocking it out of the park. And during the quarantine of COVID-19, Tim made it easy to conduct lessons via Zoom - keeping the kids on track with the music! We are so happy to have this outlet for our son and look forward to many years to come. read more

Super nice people but if your looking for responsible dependable people you just aren't going to find it here. My son's second voice lesson and the instructor didn't even show. We found out from another worker that she wasn't going to make it. He gave us our money back and basically said this was a habit of hers. read more

I've never seen so much school integrity and spirit as I have experienced at Staump Music School. The commitment that Tim, Wes and Marissa Rose have to the students is second to none. Thank you for providing the best training to my little queen to climb the guitar ladder even higher and get a richer tone in her voice. Staump is the place to go if you want to grow as a young artist. read more

Tim Staump taught me how to play percussion beginning way back in 2000 and on through about 2006/2007. I took private lessons off and on through middle and high school. He is a great guy, incredibly talented, and really knows his stuff. I was curious if he was still around, took to Google, and here he is, still making music and teaching kids - and now making a true business of it. He is a great guy and was a great influence on me, and I am very happy to endorse him as a great music teacher for people of all ages. I always felt safe and respected and he was incredibly patient even though after years of playing I still couldn't keep myself from rushing the beat forward haha. If you or your kid want to learn how to play an instrument, Tim will make it happen and make sure you have fun and understand the value of what you are learning. read more

My son loves this school, he feels comfortable and welcomed. The staff are very kind and caring to all and have an amazing rapport with the kids. Not only are they taught to play music, the are given the opportunity to perform and grow not only musically but emotionally, building self esteem and confidence. I would encourage anyone looking for lessons to give them a try. read more

We had been attending Recreational Music Center but then switched over to Staump. We missed the Diversity in the teaching staff and students at RMC but switched over to Staump in Santee because it was closer to our home and was also cheaper(at the time). We had been attending Staump on a bi-weekly basis for about the last two years until recently when they switched over to the "TeacherZone" model. At first, this sounded like a better way to connect teacher with student. We were told by the teacher to go online and register and then be able to set up our lessons on the website. There was never an attempt to follow up with us after that. I finally got hold of someone through email and they told me to fill out the registration form-which I did. Then, I was told that we would have to sign up for the full monthly schedule because bi-weekly or individual lessons were no longer prioritized. They referred me to other schools. I felt like after two years there, they did not care to lose my son as a student. Also, I can honestly say that our experience with music teachers at other schools demonstrated a higher enthusiasm for my child's talent and a deeper personal commitment to helping him reach his full potential. I would recommend shopping around before deciding on this school. read more

Staump Productions is a great place for music lessons (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Trumpet, Drums, Saxaphone, Violin and Voice) along with a full scale recording and music production studio. Tim and Maria Staump are the owners with Tim being a professional drummer and musician and Maria being a professional singer and musician. Lessons are very reasonable and follow professional musical teaching standards and guidelines. My kids have been taking lessons and have shown great progress in a very short time...I highly recommend them!!! read more

Last year I decided to put my son (7 years old at the time) in private drum lessons, but I wasn't too sure if it was a good idea at that age. My son is a typical young boy that gets distracted easily, but Wes is awesome at keeping him on track. Before the drum lessons my son had a definite interest in drumming but didn't know how to play, now he's learning to read the music and is starting to actually play. Eventually my oldest daughter seen how much her brother was enjoying the lessons and decided to join the beginner guitar class with Rachel, and can't wait until the next class begins. I waited a little while to write a review and I'm glad I did because now I can comment on the fall concert they did at Greenfield Middle School. The concert was nothing less than awesome...incredible...WOW. Staump is not a music school, Staump is a school of transformation. If your kid has 1oz. of talent or desire the teachers at Staump will bring amazing results out of them. read more