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Northwest Preview on All Classical KQAC 89.9 FM

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Listen to the Scott Kritzer interview and performance on Andrea Murray’s Northwest Previews on All Classical KQAC 89.9FM, previewing his June 19th Portland Performance on Thursday, June 16th at 6:00 pm PDT. Go to the All Classical website and follow the instructions for Listen Now to listen over the internet, live from anywhere in the Read More

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Nessun Dorma, the making for Classical Guitar

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

It was an odd choice to be sure. Coloratura soprano and my duo partner Janet Chvatal suggested I arrange this piece, the trademark of famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti, from the Opera Turandot by Giacomo Puccini. Classical guitarists seemed to be in two camps on arrangements; you do them or you don’t. I was in the Read More

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Guitar Vacazione: Guitar Master Class & Performance in Rimini, Italy

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Guitar Vacazione 2011, Rimini, Italy Join Scott Kritzer in a week-long Guitar Master Class & Performance at the International Classical Guitar Competition in Rimini, Italy. The Master Class is set for August 29th – September 3rd, 2011, at Istituto Musicale Pareggiato G.Lettimi di Rimini & Teatro Francesco Rosaapina di Montescudo. Guitar Vacation is a fantastic Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion, 2011 – Corbett, Oregon

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Classical Guitar Immersion 2011 [SOLD OUT] June 17th to June 24th, 2011 Menucha Retreat Center Corbett, Oregon Built around the method for classical guitar by Scott Kritzer, CGI is an intensive learning experience exploring technique, performance skills and musicianship in a relaxed learning environment suited for beginners and advanced players alike. Scott’s deep understanding of Read More

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The Science of Melody, a Simple Guide to Musicianship

Posted on May 28, 2011 by

Melody has always been an important part of my approach to playing the classical guitar, but recently, I found a new way to use melody to help with interpretation as well as the avoidance of learning mistakes. [Note: You’ll find audio between myself and student Doug Campbell where each step of the process is demonstrated.] Read More

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