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Artclectic PDX – Scott Kritzer Interview

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

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

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

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 the fruition of over 30 years of teaching and 5 years of intense writing and Read More

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The Chunking Theory of Learning by Tom Page

Posted on January 16, 2012 by

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: • Performance consists of known patterns (chunks) inherent in the task you are performing • Practice Read More

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Playing for Segovia

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

While studying with Michael Lorimer in a special year-long master class off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina in 1980 I was given the opportunity to play for my teacher’s teacher, Andres Segovia. Maestro Segovia was to be awarded the Albert Schweitzer award for music, coincidentally, at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington, where Read More

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Student News – Paul Ketcham

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

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 a beginner. To my delight, he took me on. That was 1988! During my 17 Read More

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Kritzer Studio Guitar Quartet

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

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 parts), which include the Telemann Quartet in D, the second movement from the Vivaldi Concerto Read More

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Nail Repair for the Classical Guitarist

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Proper nail care is essential for the classical guitarist. Even the most careful player will, on occasion, need to replace or repair a nail due to a crack or breakage. I’m sure there are many ideas on this subject and this is limited to what I’ve found works for me. I’m interested in other solutions Read More

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Classical Guitar Immersion 2014 – Performance Preparation, Corbett Oregon

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

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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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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Portland Classic Guitar Benefit Concert

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

William Jenks and the Portland Classic Guitar Series will be presenting an end-of-the-season benefit concert for the series itself on Friday, June 10th, 8 pm at Marylhurst’s St. Anne’s Chapel. I am happy to be joining William, Peter Zisa, and the Oregon Guitar Quartet for a short set of Bach in a performance to help Read More

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