Let's Start Your Musical Journey
The West End Music Room is a sunny music studio at piano shop Jackson Pianos, in the heart of the Central West End and University City. Lessons and classes offered to students of all ages by career educator, early childhood specialist and performer.
Well Rounded Lessons
Learning to play the piano should be an exploration of all music!
Lessons at the West End Music Room are not just about classical music. We include aspects of music in our lesson in addition to repertoire such as:
- Improvisation
- Composition
- Pop and chord style progressions
- Technique fun
- Jazz and blues and ragtime technique and improvisation
- Keyboard skills (synthesizer, organ, electric piano)
- Songwriting
We also learn new concepts and skills in many ways:
- Rhythm through movement
- Board and card games
- Percussion instruments
About the Teacher
Teacher and founder Alexandra Sinclair is a pianist and educator in the St. Louis area. Alexandra received her Bachelor's in Vocal Music Education with an emphasis in Piano at University of Central Missouri, where she additionally studied piano pedagogy, opera and jazz performance. She is currently working towards a Master of Arts in Music Education (Orff Schulwerk Concentration) at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Alexandra has taught music from preschools to retirement communities. She has recently served as of director of choirs at Rockwood Valley Middle School in Rockwood School District. She previously taught general music at Pond Elementary School in Rockwood for three years. Alexandra is a certified K-12 Vocal and Instrumental Music Educator, Social and Emotional Learning Facilitator, a 200 RYT Yoga Teacher and Meditation Specialist. Alexandra is certified in teaching World Music through Smithsonian Folkways, Orff Schulwerk Levels 1 and 2, Little Kids Rock! and is currently working towards certification to be a practitioner of Music Learning Theory, Body Mapping and Sound Healing through SVOUND.
Alexandra performs in the St. Louis area as a vocalist and blues pianist. She performs as a soloist as well as organist and pianist with various touring and local groups like Al Holliday and the East Side Rhythm Band, Old Souls Revival, the Schwag, Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, Grace Basement, Black Magic: The Santana Experience, National Blues Finalists Torrey Casey & the Southside Hustle and more.
Alexandra's passion lies in helping people of all ages find joy, empowerment, delight and expression in music. Schedule a complimentary lesson today and we'd love to help get you started down the rewarding path of learning music. Can't wait to meet you!