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The internet rewards speed, volume, and constant stimulation. Claire Ritter makes music that does the opposite. Her album "Songs of Lumiere" feels like light painted with sound. Calm, spacious, and deeply intentional, it sits far outside the noise-driven logic of modern culture. In this episode of Beyond the Notes, Vonn Vanier talks with jazz and classical pianist and composer Claire Ritter about the musical lineage that shaped her voice. She reflects on studying with jazz legend Mary Lou Williams, her decades-long mentorship with pianist Ran Blake, and her lifelong search for space, color, and intuition at the piano. They discuss:
- How jazz and classical traditions can live inside one musical voice
- The importance of space and silence in performance
- Why many young musicians lose connection with their instruments
- The role of mentors and lineage in shaping an artist
- Claire’s upcoming book on her musical philosophy and teaching methods
This conversation is about presence, legacy, and the quiet courage it takes to follow a different artistic path.
