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A school of music for learning by ear.

Offering aurally based music classes and private lessons for all ages and levels in

voice, guitar, piano, bass, percussion, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele, accordion, trumpet, trombone, saxophone and 

Musikgarten for families with babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers.

We are happy to welcome Tom Espinola and Christina Kendall to our teaching staff!

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Click on their photos to learn more about these fantastic additions to Queen City Music Studios!

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A shop for all of your instrument needs.

Come by and visit The Shop for all of your musical gear needs! We feature instruments on consignment, so our inventory is always changing. Come find a new instrument today!

A space for concerts and events.

CJ Metz Sill and Glade at QCMS | MADcon

CJ Metz Sill and Glade at QCMS | MADcon

We are a proud partner of MADCON 2026! Come check out a talk from CJ Metz Saturday, 4/11, from 4:30 - 6:00pm. Click for more info!

Ladies' Song Jam | MADCON

Ladies' Song Jam | MADCON

We are a proud partner to MADCON 2026! Stop by our Ladies' Song Circle Jam on Saturday, 4/11, from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

April Waltz Nights

April Waltz Nights

Join us for our monthly Waltz Night! Featuring local musicians, informal dance, and fun!

Staunton Jams is May 1 - 3!

Staunton Jams is May 1 - 3!

QCMS is a proud presenting sponsor to Staunton Jams. Please consider donating or volunteering. More information at www.stauntonjams.com

Sponsor Staunton Jams

Sponsor Staunton Jams

QCMS is a proud presenting sponsor to Staunton Jams. Please consider donating or volunteering. More information at www.stauntonjams.com

Alan Munde and Bill Evans

Alan Munde and Bill Evans

Get ready for an awesome & intimate evening with Bill Evans and Alan Munde: two legends of bluegrass banjo join forces to perform bluegrass, old-time, jazz and much more in a special Spring House Concert at The Queen City Music Studios Storefront Listening Room! Tickets: $30 presale | $35 at the door as space allows Doors: 7pm | Music 7:30-9pm

Irish Culture and Music Class

Irish Culture and Music Class

Musikgarten Spring

Musikgarten Spring

Spring Musikgarten is coming! Click here to pre-register!

Irish Sessions with Doug Sheridan @ Marino's Lunch

Irish Sessions with Doug Sheridan @ Marino's Lunch

Join us at Marino's every 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7-9pm for an Irish Jam!

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Queen City Music Studios in Staunton, VA

Queen City Music Studios in Staunton, VA

Queen City Music Studios in Staunton, VA
Queen City Music Studios: Jam Night Magic at Blu Point in Staunton! ๐ŸŽถ

Queen City Music Studios: Jam Night Magic at Blu Point in Staunton! ๐ŸŽถ

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๐ŸŽถ Student-Teacher Duets Shine at Queen City Music Showcase!

๐ŸŽถ Student-Teacher Duets Shine at Queen City Music Showcase!

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Why Music Makes Me Feel Alive Every Day ๐ŸŽถ #shorts #music

Why Music Makes Me Feel Alive Every Day ๐ŸŽถ #shorts #music

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Father-Daughter Duet: A Whole New World ๐ŸŽถ

Father-Daughter Duet: A Whole New World ๐ŸŽถ

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Online Lessons with Zoom 

We are continuing to offer online lessons at this time, and all of our teachers are offering one-on-one lessons in person with masks (optional), or outside - weather permitting.

 

For more information and to get signed up, email us at info@queencitymusicstudios.com

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ALL ARE WELCOME HERE

At Queen City Music Studios, we seek to stimulate the next generation of creatively empowered critical thinkers and provide educational support to musicians of all ages and skill levels.

 

Let's MAKE MUSIC MAKERS!

Molly Murphy - Owner & Executive Director

EASY TO FIND!
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Queen City Music Studios is located in the heart of downtown Staunton, VA at 16 W. Beverley St, on the second floor above Staunton Books. The entrance is the arched-top wooden door. Take the stairs up to the first landing you're there! 

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