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Some of my Recordings…

Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque Arrangements by Michael Lorimer As Time Goes By (Chvatal/Kritzer) Arranged by Scott Kritzer & Janet Chvatal Romance for Guitar My first ‘loves’ repertoire for classical guitar. Songs of the Americas (Chvatal/Kritzer)

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Classical Guitar Immersion ’24 – Mastering the Stage

June 24th – June 30th, 2024 Mt Angel Abbey, Mt Angel, Oregon – Scott Kritzer with Mario Diaz Classical Guitar Immersion is 10 month program that culminates in a 6 day workshop held each June at the Mt. Angel Abbey (located 1 hour south of Portland, Oregon). The purpose of CGI is to help the Read More

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Private Student WaitList Offer

First off, thanks for the great response to my SKStudio Private Lesson openings. CURRENTLY ALL SPOTS ARE TAKEN….but, I anticipate opening a handful more in September 2023 so if you’re interested join my waitlist. And I’m making a one time offer that is hard to beat. (Beginners to professional players welcome) Waitlist Benefits Sign up for Read More

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Online Lesson Openings in Kritzer Studio & Announcing Lesson Insight Videos

I’m about to announce some big news and in preparation I’ve opened up new online private teaching slots. Prospective students can schedule an introductory meeting where I’ll give you a free technical evaluation and offer some helpful advice on exercises and practice. I’ll also explain all the offerings at the Kritzer Studio (including my new video Read More

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Preview and purchase my arrangements from Classical Guitar Christmas II at my Store (see Menu above)

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Classical Guitar & Voice Christmas – New Release

Another Christmas recording from Miramont Records is hitting all digital streams on Friday, November 18th. Classical Guitar and Voice Christmas features soprano Janet Chvatal and myself on guitar (Chvatal/Kritzer Duo). The album pairs some of the world’s most popular, cherished melodies with non-traditional classical arias featuring subtle, uncommon spins within the Duo’s arrangements to create Read More

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Live Radio Broadcast – Online

Please join me Thursday, November 17th from 3-4 PM PST for All Classical Portland’s Thursdays @ Three with host Christa Wessel. Just go to the link below and hit the ‘Listen’ button. My segment will be filled with works from my upcoming release Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque, arrangements by Michael Lorimer. And I’ll have a special announcement!

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“Treasures” Chat on the Baroque

Learn how to find the best baroque arrangements for guitar, how to practice ornaments and where to place them in your music, what differentiates the baroque style from other classical music periods, and how to get that baroque feel into your music. I’ll also provide some fun backstories to the works on my latest recording Read More

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Pre Save my New Album Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque

Click on the “Pre-Save & Follow” link or enter your email below! Fans who Pre Save my upcoming album Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque can join me for my ZOOM chat on “Creating Treasures” on Saturday, November 5, at 1:00 PM PDT. We’ll talk about performing in the Baroque style, ornamentation and all things Read More

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Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque

I’m excited to announce a new digital release from Miramont Records of my latest album! Classical Guitar Treasures from the Baroque – with arrangements by Michael Lorimer – will be available on all streaming services on Friday, October 21st. This album features two multi-movement suites from the varied styles of lutenist Silvius Leopold Weiss (Sonata Read More

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