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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. Teaching locations include South Charlotte- Matthews Weddington area.

Weekly Rates Effective 2007

$40.00: half hour
$55.00: forty-five minutes (recommended after first year of study)
$70.00: one hour

Part Time Study (minimum 2 lessons per month)
$75.00: one hour

Part Time Study (no minimum)
$80.00 one hour

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

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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