Full Staff Music

04/03/2026

Tomorrow's the big day!

04/02/2026

Very special opportunity to students of FSM, and their friends and family!

Our very own Paul Willaert of In the Flesh - echoes of Pink Floyd will be performing at Arcada Theater this Saturday, April 4th at 8pm (doors open at 6:30) and they are graciously opening up free passes for any Full Staff Music student, plus their friends and family! All you need to do is go to Will Call and say you're with Full Staff Music on the day of the show!

In The Flesh puts on a great show that is a joy to hear and see, so come on out and catch some great music and have some fun

Any questions please feel free to call or text me directly and I will get an answer for you. 630-488-8038

Jon Paul - FSM

02/26/2026

Don't forget that we also offer a wide range of audio production and composing services here as well! Here is a track I composed that is available for licensing (link to licensing store in video description).

Mixing, mastering, production, composing, editing, etc.

Dawn of a New Age by Jon Paul SapsfordAvailable for licensing in games, videos, or anything at https://www.pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/315074739-dawn-n...

02/21/2026

We will be closing a few minutes early at 12:30 today for a student performance. Thank you!

12/29/2025

I hope everyone is having a great start to their holidays!

Wanted to post a reminder that we are in our winter break and there are NO LESSONS THIS WEEK. Lessons resume next Monday, January 5th.

The store will be open shortened hours as well

Monday 12-4
Tuesday 12-4
Wednesday 12-4
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 12-4
Saturday 10-2
Sunday CLOSED

Pic for attention and because it reminded me of our old, beloved shop dog, Bloo

12/04/2025

Sharing a piece from an upcoming game I'm scoring. Hymn for the Hopeful Grieving features the wonderfully talented singing of Sarah Kelley, as well as myself performing guitar and cello.

If you are in need of commissioned music or audio editing, reach out!

[email protected]
dorkbrainstudios.com

https://youtu.be/mQBsQ56fuwg

Hymn for the Hopeful Grieving by Jon Paul Sapsford (Feat. Sarah Kelley)Artwork by Sarah KelleyTeaser from an upcoming gamehttps://dorkbrainstudios.com/

12/02/2025

We will be opening a little bit late today, most likely around 1pm, as I clear the parking lot of snow from last night's storm

Thanks and stay warm!

10/27/2025

With everything going on, my sister and mother-in-law are collecting food for the Gretchen & Vapnar Community Crisis Center in Elgin. I eagerly agreed to put a collection box in my store at 614 W Main St, St Charles.

A few years ago I partnered with an organization doing a coat/blanket drive and, in the best way possible, was overwhelmed with the amount of donations (seriously, multiple vans overflowing with coats and blankets) and I'm hoping we can do something like that with this!

Feel free to swing by any non-perishable items whenever I'm open, or if I'm not open, feel free to leave anything on the front porch and I will collect them when I get in.

Thank you to the always generous community

10/15/2025

TEMPORARY HOURS!

I (hi, Jon here) will be out of town for a work trip for a few days and during that time we will have limited hours. During that time no repairs will be being done, but you can feel free to drop them off with Finn, who will be watching the store while I'm away!

Wednesday 10/15 3:30-8:00
Thursday 10/16 3:30-8:00
Friday 10/17 CLOSED
Saturday 10/18 CLOSED
Sunday 10/19 CLOSED
Monday 10/20 3:30-8:00
Tuesday 10/21 BACK TO NORMAL

Thank you, as always!

07/03/2025

Full Staff Music will be closed on Firday, July 4th. Everyone have a safe holiday and we'll be open again Saturday at 10am!

05/21/2025

We will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 22nd so that I can attend STC North's graduation. We'll be open again as normal on Friday at noon.