About SRS Music & STEAM
See What We’re All About
Check out our intro video to discover what you can learn with SRS Music & STEAM!
Learning is about making connections.
At SRS Music & STEAM, we know that strong connections between students and teachers make learning fun and effective. Our enthusiastic teachers build positive relationships with each student, creating a space where curiosity can grow and personal goals can be reached. As students learn music, they also develop important habits like setting goals, breaking big tasks into smaller steps, and understanding how regular practice leads to progress. These connections aren’t just about music—they help students build skills they’ll use in all areas of life.
Music at SRS Music & STEAM also connects to other subjects students learn in school. Our teachers help students link the skills they learn on their instruments to the songs they love to play and listen to. We also show how music connects to subjects like math and coding, highlighting how learning an instrument can boost problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By playing music, students don’t just become better musicians—they also improve their academic performance, sharpen their minds, and learn the importance of sticking with something until they succeed.
The Minds Who Inspire
Meet our team
Innovative minds and engaging educators committed to bringing out the best in their students with dynamic and supportive instruction.
Stacey Rae Sinclair
Founder & Teacher
Strings, Coding & Academic Tutoring
Stacey Rae Sinclair is a trained educator who teaches private lessons in traditional fiddle styles, classical violin, or both! You can also study viola or cello with Stacey. Stacey also conducts group lessons and workshops. Stacey teaches in-person lessons in Northern Virginia, including Clarke, Loudoun, and Fairfax Counties.
Masato Chang
Violin & Viola
Masato Chang is an award-winning violinist who has performed at Carnegie Hall and studied with top musicians like Hilary Hahn and Ray Chen. He’s trained at prestigious festivals and earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Known for his friendly approach, Masato enjoys sharing his love of music and helping students reach their potential.
Alani Sugar
Fiddle, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar
Alani Sugar started playing the violin at age 9. She discovered her love for bluegrass when she was 13. Since then, her interest and dedication to fiddle music has solidified and expanded to include mandolin and guitar. Alani teaches 1:1 and small-group lessons online and specializes in bluegrass, old-time, and Americana styles.
Levi Sanders
Banjo, Guitar, Electric Guitar
Talented multi-instrumentalist Levi Houston Sanders is a scholar at heart. In addition to winning many banjo competitions, he is also a historian. He specializes in the British Empire, Africa, and Napoleon.
Levi’s style blends musical influences from Don Reno, Earl Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. He is also an accomplished guitarist and teaches students of all levels.
Julie Sonne
Cello
A passionate and accomplished young musician and performer, cellist Julie Sonne has toured worldwide and performed as a soloist.
At the age of 3, Julie began her Suzuki cello training. In the spring of 2016, Julie holds a Master of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Florida. She is an accomplished Suzuki Cello teacher.
Bianca Harris
Violin, Guitar, Ukulele, Coding & Computer Science
Bianca Harris is pursuing a computer engineering degree from GMU. She has twelve years of violin experience. She also enjoys playing guitar and ukulele. She teaches in-person music and coding in the Fairfax, Reston, and Herndon areas.
Where to Find Us
SRS Music & STEAM serves Northern Virginia with in-person lessons in Fairfax, Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, and Eastern Loudoun County.
Online lessons are available worldwide!
Are you using ESA or Charter funds? Find us on Outschool.com! Use the code SRSMusi20 to save on your first class on Outschool.
Contact Us
Start learning today! Get in touch to learn more about our lessons and to schedule your first class!