Our History

Our History Elin Kang September 14, 2023

Pensacola’s Only Full-Line Music Store … but what does that mean?
Sometimes, we use the phrase “full-line music store” to describe what we do. Essentially, that means we sell products across all musical instrument categories as well as pro audio installations or rentals, music lessons, and school band instrument rentals. We also service and repair instruments from piccolos to pianos. PLUS, we teach lessons in our school of music for everything we sell. We’ll even buy your used instruments.

Whether you’re a traveling professional in town for a gig or starting out on your musical journey, Blues Angel Music is your one-stop shop for everything you need.

We’ve got it all, and we do it all. And we’re the only ones in the area who can say that!

 

Locally Owned
Blues Angel Music was founded in August of 1997 by retired Navy Captain and fighter pilot, Jim DeStafney. He and his wife Nan, a retired Navy forensics officer, have grown the store from its one-man, 1,000 square-foot beginnings into a 15,000 square-foot, full-line music store, complete with a fully-staffed school of music.

 

Nationally Recognized
We have been named a NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Top 100 Dealer for 11 years running, and we’ve also been voted Best of the Bay, Best of the Coast, and Small Business of the Year. These awards are due to our friendly staff of experts who are eager to provide information and advice relating to any of the instruments, accessories, and services we offer.