Author Archives: Scott Kritzer

Kritzer Studio Opening and Special Performance

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I’d like to invite you to a special Kritzer Studio Gathering on Friday, February 17th at 7:00 p.m. Come see my new studio and hear some exciting news regarding the release of my new Method for Classical Guitar. This is … Continue reading →

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The Chunking Theory of Learning by Tom Page

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

The following article was submitted by my student Tom Page. It’s a great article and offers some very interesting concepts regarding practice and learning. Great job Tom, thanks! The chunking theory of learning is based on the concepts that: • … Continue reading →

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Range of Motion for the Right Hand

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Often players, knowingly or not, limit the range of motion when playing the classical guitar. The ‘Minimum Movement’ movement has propagated this idea. The idea being if you can stay close to the string you’ll be able to player faster, … Continue reading →

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Playing for Segovia

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

While studying with Michael Lorimer in a special year-long master class off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina in 1980 I was given the opportunity to play for my teacher’s teacher, Andres Segovia. Maestro Segovia was to be awarded the … Continue reading →

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La Folia Form

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

By Charlie Schultz, student The name La Folia means “folly” or “madness”. It refers to a dance in 3/4 time that originated in the late 15th century. It was originally a quick paced noisy dance in which the dancers carried … Continue reading →

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Europe Summer 2011

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

Here are a couple of slide shows from my recent European performances. It was a dreamlike tour; a week in Bavaria where I was reunited with soprano Janet Chvatal with a cavalcade of performers, (another guitarist, singers and orchestra) in … Continue reading →

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Technique Workshop

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

Saturday, January 14th to February 18th, 2-4 pm The serious classical guitarist who wishes to study, play, and ultimately perform, will find the need for a strong technical foundation. A strong technical foundation can be achieved when our hands are … Continue reading →

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Student News – Paul Ketcham

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

I remember clearly my decision to pursue the study of classical guitar. Following a concert of the (original) Oregon Guitar Quartet, contacted Scott Kritzer, one of it’s members, and told him I wanted to study guitar, and that I was … Continue reading →

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Kritzer Studio Guitar Quartet

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

KSGQ The Kritzer Studio Guitar Quartet will start it’s monthly rehearsals on Wednesday, October 26th at 7:00 pm at the Division Street Studio. We’ll be doing the same pieces as last year (if you participated last year keep the same … Continue reading →

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Kritzer Studio 2012 Student Recital

Posted on October 1, 2011 by

Nothing helps shape our practice than an upcoming performance so let’s start talking about your involvement in this spring’s Kritzer Studio Student Recital. What piece(s) would you like to perform? Perhaps you want to brush up an old set of … Continue reading →

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