Walker West Music Academy Employee Directory

Entertainment ProvidersMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees

Walker|West is an out-of-school time music school that teaches instrumental and vocal music to students ages 5 to adult from its music center at 760 Selby Ave. in St. Paul. The non-profit community music school teaches all styles of music, including classical, but is especially well-known for teaching jazz, gospel and other styles of improvisational music. It is also noted for developing a caring community of music students and educators. The organization provides affordable, quality music instruction inspired by the African American cultural experience to young people and adults. All faculty members are working professional musicians.

Walker|West is thought to be the oldest community music school in the nation founded by African American musicians.

A generous scholarship fund keeps music education affordable and accessible. The founders’ vision has always been to make music education available to any student who wishes to learn. Their work has touched the lives of thousands of students, many of whom have gone on to study at top music conservatories and perform professionally.

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