About
Walker West Music Academy offers Homies in Harmony for ages 0-6, Children & Teens for ages 6-18, and Individual Music Lessons for K-12. Lessons are offered in piano, voice, drums, guitar, woodwinds, brass, and strings. The academy also lists Jazz Ensembles and Youth Group Piano.
Programs
- Homies in Harmony — 0-6 · Fridays or Saturdays, 45 minutes, in 8-week sessions
- Children & Teens — 6-18 · Many styles, many instruments; active, engaging approach to music instruction.
- Individual Music Lessons — K-12 · Listed on the programs page.
- Jazz Ensembles — Listed on the programs page.
- Youth Group Piano — Coming Fall 2026.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–18 years old
- General schedule: Programs are offered for early childhood (0-6), children and teens (6-18), adults (18-54), and older adults (55+).
- Facility hours: Mon – Thurs: 10 am – 8 pm; Friday: 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am – 8 pm; Sunday: Closed
About the provider
Walker West Music Academy started in 1988. It was founded to serve the Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul. Its mission is to create a music learning community rooted in the African American cultural experience, where people of all ages and backgrounds gather to explore, perform, and grow through music. It is thought to be the oldest community music school in the nation founded by African American musicians and is a Minnesota Regional Cultural Treasures Award recipient.
Welcomes all students who want to learn music, regardless of financial situation. Tuition assistance is available. New families for Homies in Harmony pay a $25 annual registration fee. Current families have the fee waived if already paid.
Last updated October 18, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.