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Scott Kritzer is a professional classical guitar artist, performer, teacher, and creator of a systematic guitar training method for players of every level. Kritzer and his students' share their experiences and expertise here. Classes, workshops, and conferences are available online and in person in the Portland, Oregon, area and through traveling programs and workshops across North America.
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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
Posted in Performing Skills, Practicing the Classical Guitar
Tagged classical guitar, classical guitar lessons, guitar workshop, kritzer method, learning guitar, musicianship, performance, performance anxiety, scott kritzer
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La Folia Form
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 men, dressed as women, on their shoulders. There were many different basic themes and there Read More
Posted in Classical Guitar History
Tagged classical guitar, folia, folia d'spana, kritzer method, musicianship
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Classical Guitar Immersion 2014 – Performance Preparation, Corbett Oregon
Classical Guitar Immersion Performance Preparation, 2014 with classical guitarist Scott Kritzer Friday, June 13th-20th, 2014 Menucha Retreat & Conference Center Maximun Attendees: 7 What is Classical Guitar Immersion: Performance Preparation? It might be best to first explain what Classical Guitar Immersion isn’t. CGI is not like the common classical guitar festivals offering a week of Read More
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Tagged cgi, classical guitar, classical guitar concert, classical guitar immersion, classical guitar lessons, concert, dynamics, event, guitar, guitar class, guitar concert, guitar concerts, guitar master classes, guitar workshop, kritzer method, learning guitar, musicianship, performance, performances, scott kritzer, workshop
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Right Hand Placement for the Classical Guitarist
You can maximize the quality of the sound of your instrument simply by placing your right hand near the back of the sound hole. Often guitarists find themselves playing behind the sound hole, choking the sound of the guitar (I know I have). Watch the following video to find the proper placement of your right Read More
Posted in Guitar Tips
Tagged guitar, guitar master classes, kritzer method, learning guitar, musicianship, tone
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The Science of Melody, a Simple Guide to Musicianship
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
Posted in Performing Skills
Tagged accelerando, agogic accents, classical guitar, dynamics, guitar, melody, metric pulse, musicianship, ritard
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