About Us

About Staump Music Store

For more than 18 years, Staump Music School has been helping students across San Diego’s East County discover their confidence, creativity, and love for music. Founded in 2008 by musician and educator Tim Staump, our school has guided thousands of students through lessons in guitar, drums, piano, voice, ukulele, and more — teaching them not just how to play, but how to thrive beyond the notes.

Over the years, families have often asked us the same questions:
“What instrument should we buy?” and “Where can we find quality gear for our student?”

The Staump Music Store was created to answer exactly that.

This retail site exists as a helpful resource for our students, parents, and the wider music community — a place where you can find instruments and accessories that our own instructors personally use and trust. Every guitar, drum kit, piano, ukulele, and accessory featured here has been hand-selected and tested by real music educators for tone, durability, and value.

Our goal isn’t to sell instruments — it’s to help families make informed, confident choices that support learning and inspire creativity. We believe every student deserves access to quality, affordable, teacher-recommended instruments that make practicing fun and rewarding.

Affiliate Disclosure

Staump Music Store partners with trusted manufacturers, distributors, and retail affiliates to recommend products we genuinely believe in. When you purchase through our site, we may earn a small commission — at no additional cost to you. These partnerships help us continue supporting local music education and providing valuable resources for our students. A portion of all profits also supports our nonprofit partner, Elev8 Arts Foundation, helping ensure every child has access to arts education.

Thank you for being part of the Staump community — where students, families, and teachers come together to Play. Sing. Thrive. Beyond the Notes.