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Performance Anxiety Rehab Monthly Webinars

Posted on April 9, 2020 by

Performance Anxiety is one of the most debilitating factors a performing musician must face. Most performers suffer from some form of pre concert jitters. Some experience performances interrupted by mistakes, memory slips or by negative self talk. Those who suffer from the effects of performance anxiety also experience the frustrating realization that so much potential Read More

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Performance Anxiety Rehab Workshop with PAR PODS Begins September, 2016

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

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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The Music of J.S. Bach: Short Reflections

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

One of the great benefits of being musicians is that our work is associated with trying to understand the music written by brilliant and creative souls like Johann Sebastian Bach. A few weeks ago as I started practicing Bach’s Allemande from the 1st Cello Suite, and even after playing this work, off and on, for Read More

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Performance Anxiety Q & A with Scott Kritzer

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Performance anxiety affects nearly every performer, some learn to overcome it, others continue be subject to it’s affects. I suffered greatly from the affects of PA and finally found solutions that are simple and consistent. Join me on Saturday, March 24th from 2:00-3:00 PDT for an informal open discussion on the topic. All instruments welcome! Read More

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Kritzer Studio Opening Report

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

It was an exciting night – thanks everyone for your participation. It was a nice mix of students, friends, and fans! I welcomed everyone in the main area of the building, and shared some of the upcoming events.   Part of what made this evening special was the performance I was able to share with Read More

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Possible Cure for the Musician’s Nervous Hand Shakes

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

One of the great benefits of Classical Guitar Immersion is the collective knowledge and experience that the participants add to the week-long event. In fact, it’s an integral part of the ‘immersion’ experience. This happens informally, with chats on the way to the dining hall, or at night by the fireside, or in our ’round Read More

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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 pieces or learn something new. Now’s the time to make the plan! Once we determine Read More

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Performance Anxiety Rehab (PAR) PODS

Posted on August 16, 2011 by

The popular informal performance gathering of PAR PODS begins again this fall on Wednesday, September 14th at 7 pm at St. Matthew Lutheran Church located on Canyon Road, east of Hwy 217 in Beaverton. Those who have taken my Performance Anxiety Rehab Workshop (PAR) are familiar with the concepts that we work towards in these Read More

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Thoughts on Performance Anxiety

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

The following is a recent post on the DelCamp Classical Guitar Forum in response some threads on Performance Anxiety. This was a response to using beta blockers and other ideas for helping with PA. Seems there might be interest in another PAR Workshop this fall (moved up from next Spring). If you want to keep Read More

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Getting More Out of Your Guitar Practice Time

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

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 lack the time to practice? Perhaps you find that you’re missing more sessions than you’d Read More

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