Students will receive private (one-to-one) instrumental or voice lessons and participate in studio performance opportunities. Private lessons are offered to support the RIT ensembles program, therefore only students who are active participants in an approved RIT ensemble will be eligible for lessons.

Class music instruction provides students with training in basic instrumental or vocal technique and musical notation in a class setting. This course is designed to develop skills both individually and in small groups. Students will have the opportunity to explore repertoire from different cultures and historical periods as they learn the basics of note reading, instrumental and performance technique. Students need no prior experience playing the instrument in order to enroll in this course.