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.
Hours and Events for The Shop
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!
RESCHEDULED: Neon Angels - Workshop and House Concert has been Rescheduled for January 17, 2026. Thank you for understanding!
 Neon Angels Workshop & ConcertRESCHEDULED: Join us for a special community music event with Holly Renee Allen, Susan Munson, Andi Groah, & Molly Rose Murphy, as they perform in a round-robin style concert in the listening room at Queen City Music Studios on Saturday, November 8th after an afternoon Songwriting Workshop with Holly, Susan, and Molly. |  Duets Weekend ConcertOld Time and Celtic Music Concert with duos Joe Newberry & Val Mindel and Janie Rothfield & Allan Carr. Limited Seating, so get your tickets fast by clicking this poster! |  Joe and Val's Duet RetreatDuet Song/Vocal Retreat with Joe Newberry and Val Mindel brought to you by QCMS and Janie Rothfield. Click here to learn more! |
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 Fall Musikgarten 2025Get Ready for Fall Musikgarten! Click to learn more. |  Irish Sessions with Doug Sheridan @ Marino's LunchJoin us at Marino's every 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7-9pm for an Irish Jam! |  Private LessonsLessons for all ages! Click to learn more! |
 Kids Group ClassesStay tuned for our Fall Group Class Offerings! |  Slow Irish SessionsWant to learn Irish Tunes, but need a slower pace? Join us on the 1st and 15th for a learning opportunity with Doug Sheridan! |  We LOVE our students!We love #makingmusicmakers |
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Queen City Music Studios in Staunton, VA
Queen City Music Studios in Staunton, VA
🎶 Student-Teacher Duets Shine at Queen City Music Showcase!
Why Music Makes Me Feel Alive Every Day 🎶 #shorts #music
Father-Daughter Duet: A Whole New World 🎶
Kacey Thurston Singing "You are my Sunshine"
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
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!