Claire Palmer

 Claire Palmer is a dynamic singer/songwriter from Ellington, Connecticut. Her musical upbringing began in a family band, and later grew to her participation in the Connecticut Children's Chorus Primi Voci, playing various instruments throughout high school, performing original music with her own band, attending Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, and working as a Cantor for Saint John’s Episcopal Church. Her diverse experiences cemented a communal approach to both music making and instruction. 

          She graduated summa cum laude from Rider University with a BA in Music Production, and throughout her undergraduate studies, she frequently worked with musicians across genres in the pursuit of storytelling. From folk, blues, r&b, jazz, pop, rock, punk, indie, etc., Claire believes that music truly is the universal language. 

          She worked as an Assistant Music Director at Camp Calumet in Freedom, NH, interned at Lakehouse Recording Studios in Asbury Park, NJ, sang at jazz jams in Paris, produced over 50 jingles for 107.7 The Bronc WRRC, and even sold a song! 

          In 2025 she moved to Seattle, WA to connect with more musicians, and learn as much as she can through teaching, writing, and living new musical experiences. Claire believes that we are all meaning makers, and that art is our most valuable tool. As an instructor, she hopes to instill in her students new avenues to channel their self expression through the transformative practice of creating and learning music.