Educational Options for all Levels

With a pedagogical lineage to maestro Andres Segovia, combined with over four decades of performing and teaching experience, Scott Kritzer delivers his teachings through a variety of educational tools designed for beginners through advanced classical guitarists. 

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Decades of experience

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Primary Skills Development

Primary Skills Development is a comprehensive (beginning through advanced) online technical method for the classical guitar.

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Private Instruction

Private instruction is the most effective way to make progress on the classical guitar. Working remotely I offer bi-weekly private instruction.

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FretMarker

In my FretMarker Series I’ll boil down my decades of experience into written articles, videos, and video shorts.

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Classical Guitar Immersion

Classical Guitar Immersion (CGI) is a multi-day immersion into Performance Development proceeded by monthly classes where auditors are welcome.

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Online Workshops

Join me for my monthly Online Workshops Tech Talk with Scott, Performance Anxiety Rehab and Perfect Practice.

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Free Evaluation

Schedule a no obligation meeting where I will evaluate your playing and make no recommendations for your improvement (as time permits).

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Get a Piece of my Teaching, or the Whole Pie

No matter which format you choose you will get a wide array of technical information, practice ideas, musicianship skills and develop stronger performance skills. 

  • Improved Technical Command
  • Practice Concepts to Maximize your Potential
  • Learn to Overcome Performance Anxiety
  • Learn to express the music as only you can!

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What my Students Say

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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.
Peter JespersonPrivate Student
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.
Jake ShearerGrad Student, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
It's been another great year of exploring the art of playing and learning the classical guitar under your pedagogical leadership and expertise.
Paul KetchamPrivate Student
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.
Mike GoverPrivate Student
Scott Kritzer’s method is expert, his private teaching is top notch, his workshops are rewarding, his annual Classical Guitar Immersion is fun!
Lee HessPrivate Student
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.
Jake ShearerGraduate Student, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
Your musicianship is virtuosic and inspires the spirit the dwells in all who hear your playing.
Paul KetchamPrivate Student
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.
Tom PagePrivate Student
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.
Michael FallonPrivate Student
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.
Tom PagePrivate Student
Personable, persuasive, and with a great sense of humor, Scott works with me towards our common goals, interpretation, expression, and enjoyment.
Michael FallonPrivate Student
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.
Tom PagePrivate Student
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.
Carolyn DevinePrivate Student
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.
Jake ShearerGraduate Student, Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University
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.
Michael FallonPrivate Student

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While I take beginners to professionals I first like to meet and see if we’re a good fit. There’s no charge for our fist meeting. Contact me via email.

As a Rosewood Member you’ll have access to the weekly Online Workshops via ZOOM. Pick your favorite topic or join them all. Depending on the class you may participate or simply watch.

You have three options depending on your needs. As a Rosewood Member you can access and work through Phase I as instructed – all on your own. You can get mare tailored help and private attention in private lessons or join a Zoom Tech Talk with Scott to get your questions answered, 

CGI begins with monthly workshops and concludes with a week-long masterclass in performance preparation for a small group of classical guitarists (of all levels). Open registration begins every year on September 1st. If the slots are not taken up from the previous year’s participants you’ll be in line to participate at the next CGI. Once registered I’ll contact you with more information.

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