Tag Archives: classical guitar

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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Nessun Dorma (updated) TAB

Updated Arrangement of Nessun Dorma (TAB option) In honor of Valentine’s Day I have made an updated arrangement of Nessun Dorma which is now available in both guitar and guitar and TAB notation.  Go to Store to purchase

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Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance June 12-19, 2020 SPACE AVAILABLE

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development – June 12-19, 2020 Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon Maximum: 7 CGI is an immersion experience where a handful of guitarists join me for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. UPDATE: Read More

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Portland Performance – October 7, 2017

I’ll be will previewing my upcoming Seattle Guitar Society performance in a special Portland performance at Casa Della Zisa located at 4624 NE Fremont Street in Portland, Oregon on Saturday October 7th at 7:30 pm. The program features J.S. Bach’s Prelude and Fuge, BWV 539a, originally for organ, my own arrangement of Lou Harrison’s Waltz Read More

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The Times Article – by Ravleen Clark

While all his high school classmates were listening to Led Zeppelin back in the early 1970s, Scott Kritzer was listening to “Five Bagatelles,” classical compositions for the guitar written by William Walton. Kritzer picked up the guitar at age 9, and after a series of short, intense lessons from his older brother, began buying songbooks Read More

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Guitar Salon with Open Mic featuring Classical Guitarist Scott Kritzer

Scott Kritzer brings decades of performing experience to a series of performance demonstrations called Fireside Chats to be held in the Beaverton First United Methodist Church’s Fireside Room. Kritzer, who often engages his audiences in concert, will discuss the stories behind the music in a friendly, informative and entertaining style. And prior to each ‘chat’ there will Read More

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Performance Anxiety Rehab Workshop with PAR PODS Begins September, 2016

I’ll be offering my popular Performance Anxiety Rehab Workshop beginning September 10th, 2016 and continuing on September 24th, October 15th and 29th from 2:00-3:30 pm PDT with PAR PODS to follow throughout the remainder of the year. Performance Anxiety Rehab (PAR) Nearly every performer, amateur to professional, suffers from some level of performance anxiety. If you’ve Read More

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Road to Guitar Recovery – Part 1, Musicianship

My four month hiatus from playing taught me a lot about the guitar. Since my methodical return I have gained new technical, musical and performance skills. I hope guitarists, and perhaps even non-guitarists find these posts worth following. Guitarists who want to improve their technique as well as musicianship and performance skills should apply themselves as Read More

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Clatskanie Cultural Center Concert June 5th, 2016

On Sunday June 5th I’ll be performing an afternoon program at the newly remodeled Birkenfield theatre located in the Clatskanie Cultural Center, 75 South Nehalem in Clatskanie, Oregon. The concert begins at 3 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 504.728.3403 or purchased at the door the day of the performance.  The ticket booth Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion June 17th-24th, 2016

Classical Guitar Immersion – Performance Development June 17th-24th, 2016 CGI is an immersion experience where 7 guitarists join me for a week of performance preparation on the historic Columbia River Gorge at the Menucha Retreat and Conference Center in Corbett, Oregon. In this close and intimate setting students get personal attention through daily masterclasses, ensemble Read More

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