Private Instruction

Instruction is offered on all skill levels from beginner to advanced in all musical idioms. Various styles of teaching include classical, jazz, improvisation, and songwriting, with specialization in new music performance. Studio location convenient to south Charlotte, Matthews and Weddington areas.

Please Call for Special Studio Rate (grades 1-12):
704-321-0708 - primary
704-372-5008

Published Articles on Teaching & Student Composers:

Additional information on private instruction can be obtained by contacting Claire Ritter Studio.

Makeups/Rescheduling

Payment is due for the number of lessons each month, no later than the first of the month. Checks are made to Claire Ritter. Makeups are only for emergency or sickness- maximum, 2 per student each year. There is no credit for missed lessons.

Masterclasses / Workshops


photo by Susan Wilson

Performance/Master classes for small chamber ensemble groups and classes: Fee- Varies

Selected previous compositional masterclasses include the following:

  • New England Conservatory, faculty, ‘Contemporary Songwriting'
  • Berklee School of Music, Women Composer’s Workshop;
  • Queens University, 'Composers Charlotte,' Artistic Director, ‘Collaboration and Finding the Musical Voice’ with Takaaki Masuko
  • Queens University, “Artsong and Innovative Portraits” with Stan Strickland
  • Central Piedmont Community College New Music Series, guest composer
  • Jazz Composers Carolina at Queens University, with Frank Kimbrough and
    Ron Brendle, and Jon Metzger
  • 2007: 21st Century Chamber Music Concert, guest composer

Performance Fees: $1,000 solo, $1,400 duo, $2,000 trio

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