Education for the Classical Guitarist

After thirty years of playing, four years in a guitar performance degree program, and ten years of lessons and master class workshops I was still using a composite of haphazard methods. Scott imparts a proven, systematic, and practical way of learning and performing repertoire.

After just one lesson with Scott, I could already tell that my classical guitar technique was going to radically improve over the next few months. Following along with the "practice along" videos and written instructions in the online method and working through the chapters of Primary Skills Development provided a level of understanding that could not be attained through the exercises alone.

It's been another great year of exploring the art of playing and learning the classical guitar under your pedagogical leadership and expertise.

As an adult self taught guitarist I found Scott's instruction to be critical in filling in the gaps in my technique, interpretative skills and general musicianship. I've dramatically improved my understanding of music, fundamental skills, consistency and performance capability.

Scott Kritzer’s method is expert, his private teaching is top notch, his workshops are rewarding, his annual Classical Guitar Immersion is fun!

I would highly recommend anyone interested in classical guitar to study with Scott and learn about his method. There is a wealth of information for guitarists of all levels. Beginner guitarists will be able to build up a solid technical foundation from scratch, and more advanced players will have the opportunity to make adjustments to their technique that will permanently alleviate issues and revitalize their ability to create music.

Your musicianship is virtuosic and inspires the spirit the dwells in all who hear your playing.

Taking lessons from Scott is very much like being a graduate student in a professor's lab. He embodies the philosophy that a musician should be simultaneously a performer, a teacher, and a student. Scott is deeply committed to innovating and systematizing his teaching and practicing pedagogy.

The Kritzer Method for advancing the technique of classical guitar (CG) playing has been the one ingredient missing in my CG education. After years of independent study as well as the past two years spent with an international on-line academy I realized that I needed the help of a dedicated CG professional to guide me away from the oftentimes ingrained technique flaws which were limiting my ability to express myself musically. Scott Kritzer specializes in teaching the techniques of mastering CG performance. Scott’s curriculum is comprehensive and our biweekly private lessons are focused on how to improve my technique using his vast knowledge and experiences.

More than anything, Scott is a consummate musician, and the prospect of progressing along his musical path is my constant motivation to practice and perform.

Personable, persuasive, and with a great sense of humor, Scott works with me towards our common goals, interpretation, expression, and enjoyment.

Scott is an avid reader and applier of the scientific literature on learning and acquiring expertise and on physiology as it relates to musical performance and guitarists' health and injuries. Everything he has you do as a student he does himself as part of his own practice.

As a musician, Scott is a wonderful reminder of why I decided to choose guitar in the first place. As an instructor, his focus on the student, and patience meeting each of us where we are is truly amazing. I have no idea how he does it. And as far as his spot-on, yet wacky metaphors, you’ll just have to take a lesson and hear them for yourself.