Maria Staump is a composer, educator, publisher, performer, and business owner from San Diego, California. Maria, and her husband Tim own Staump Productions LLC. Staump Productions LLC offers specialized services in composing, producing, recording, promoting, publishing ,and educating. Maria is an ASCAP publisher, and owns Maria Staump Publishing. Maria and her husband also own a social networking site for independent artist; www.staump.com. Maria instructs over fifty students every month in her studio located in Santee, California. These students range from ages three up. Maria offers lessons for guitar, piano, voice, violin, and trumpet. Her students are taught music theory, composition, recording skills, performance, technique, and overall competency on their instrument. If you are interested in lessons please contact her at maria@staump.com, or 619-212-6656 for pricing and scheduling information. Maria finished her first album, "Mi Vida Bonita," in February of 2008. She is anticipating the release of her singles, "High," and "Invisible," as well as other various singles that will be released throughout 2009. She will also be releasing her full album,"Break The Box," featuring The Maria Staump Band, on 9-9-09. She is currently involved in various projects. She is writing, recording, and performing as a solo artist as well as with her band. She is also composing for various independent film and television projects. Check out www.mariastaump.com for more information.