The Russian Music Academy Of America

Elza Ritter, founder of the Russian Music Academy of America, brings over 36 years of musical experience and international accomplishments as pianist, piano and voice teacher as well as a judge, and piano accompanist. Professor Ritter's training has focused on music pedagogy and on enabling students to reach their highest levels of technical and musical proficiency.
Ms. Ritter has studied and teaches a wide range of music and piano styles, from Baroque to Jazz, and from Renaissance to modern music.
Ms. Ritter’s education includes:
Gnessin Music Academy (Russia), Master's Degree in Piano Playing and Pedagogy, 1989.
Music College of Leninabad, Bachelor's Degree with Honors, 1983
Leninabad Music School for the Gifted, Honors Diploma, 1978
As a performer, Professor Ritter has played at the famous Kennedy Center. She has also performed at the renowned Bolshoi Theater in Moscow.