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Getting More out of Your Guitar Lessons

In our last installment, we discussed how to get more out of your practice time.  Next, we’ll discuss how to get more out of your guitar lessons. While lessons can be expensive, they can also move your playing forward much … Continue reading

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Artclectic PDX – Scott Kritzer Interview

Here’s a short interview of me from the Portland show Artclectic PDX with host Dennise M. Kowalczyk. Artclectic PDX Interview of Scott Kritzer

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Kritzer Studio Opening and Special Performance

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

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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Technique Workshop

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

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

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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Master Class – The ‘New’ Kritzer Technique

Technique is one subject that the serious classical guitar student must face sooner or later. Yet, as pedagogies go, the classical guitarist is generally weak on the subject. Although technical ideas abound regarding scales, slurs, and the like, the “how … Continue reading

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Getting More Out of Your Guitar Practice Time

In my 5 part series “Getting More,” you’ll learn how to get more from your practice time, lessons, performances, and even from your attendance of concerts and master classes. Part 1-Getting More from your Practice Do you find that you … Continue reading

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Classical Guitar Immersion 2012 – Performance Preparation, Corbett Oregon

Classical Guitar Immersion Performance Preparation, 2012 with classical guitarist Scott Kritzer Friday, June 15th-22nd, 2012 Menucha Retreat & Conference Center Maximun Attendees: 12 What is Classical Guitar Immersion: Performance Preparation? It might be best to first explain what Classical Guitar … Continue reading

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