Theory and Interpretation
Do you find yourself making the same mistakes repeatedly; no matter how much you practice?
Do you feel confused when it comes to reading rhythms and notes? Is most of your learning time
spent ‘hunting and pecking’ while trying to decipher those black notes? Do you find yourself
confused as to what the composer’s intentions might be and ultimately how to interpret them?
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Do you find yourself making the same mistakes repeatedly; no matter how much you practice?
Do you feel confused when it comes to reading rhythms and notes? Is most of your learning time
spent ‘hunting and pecking’ while trying to decipher those black notes? Do you find yourself
confused as to what the composer’s intentions might be and ultimately how to interpret them?
Learning music in a haphazard approach leads to inconsistency in our practice, playing, and
performing which feeds our insecurity and limits our natural potential.
Understanding the basics of musicianship will give you the tools to learn your music efficiently,
clearly, with virtually NO mistakes in the learning process. Your practice won’t be spent correcting
ingrained errors but in refining and reaching your full potential. Your playing level will come up as
will your confidence in performance.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
* Theory – a step by step workbook will help guide us through how to build scales to how
to identify keys, chords, chord progressions and forms in music.
* Rhythmic Training – learning to count and even conduct rhythms reveals a deeper
understanding of the music we play as well as helping us to avoid learning mistakes.
* Analysis – breaking down a piece of music from the big to small picture helps us make
sense of the music and enables us to learn and memorize it in a much more manageable
way. In this portion of the workshop we’ll learn to analyze the form, harmony, phrasing
and figures of a piece.
* Interpretation – Once we’ve analyzed a piece we’ll look at the three elements of music;
melody, harmony, and rhythm, to see how we will apply the three interpretive elements of
music; dynamics, timbre, rhythm and rhythmic phrasing so that we can best express the
composer’s intentions.
* Chord and Scale Forms – There are only five forms, or positions, for any chord or major
scale. Once you learn those five forms you know how the fret board works. Categorizing
these forms helps tremendously with the memory process.
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"World class all the way! "
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- kfisherx
- Gaston, OR
Review of Scott Kritzer, December 05, 2008
I knew the first lesson that I was hooked for life. Scott sets the bar high and then pushes you to reach it. If you are tired of going to lessons just to learn a new song of the week, then try this studio on for size! The approach to learning is very systematic and the synergy within the studio is nothing short of amazing. Everything you could want or need for classical guitar growth is found in the Kritzer studio.
Oh yeah and if you wanna hear some of the best classcial guitar music every, just listen to his new CD. It is awesome!
I knew the first lesson that I was hooked for life. Scott sets the bar high and then pushes you to reach it. If you are tired of going to lessons just to learn a new song of the week, then try this studio on for size! The approach to learning is very systematic and the synergy within the studio is nothing short of amazing. Everything you could want or need for classical guitar growth is fou...
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"A great classical guitar Teacher"
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- Rick M
- Brentwood, CA
Review of Scott Kritzer, December 05, 2008
For about 20 years I had a desire to learn classical guitar and, after several false starts, I finally got around to it. A year and a half ago I made the commitment and started looking for an instructor. There were none in my area, the nearest being an hour drive away. Searching the internet, I was VERY lucky to stumble upon the website of Scott Kritzer, a teacher with a great classical guitar resume. One of his only requirements was that his students must have a "beginners mind", which certainly qualified me. Sign me up!
During my time with Scott, my understanding of the guitar, my technique, and my ability to listen have grown exponentially. It has been a wonderful experience, expanding my understanding of something I love to do.
Scott has a method which I have grown to trust and respect. At first I did not know what to expect and couldn't see where his instructions were taking me. After moving through three of Scott's teaching phases, I am now starting to see where we are going and how his exercises are improving my playing. Each time I learn something new, I am glad no one (except my wife and cat) got to hear me play the old way, because my tone and technique are constantly improving.
Initially, I would receive his instructions via email videos, and then I would send him my video when I thought I was ready, which he would then evaluate. We recently began having our lessons live, on-line which is a much better method. Being live allows for Instant corrections of mistakes and also question and answer discussions which weren't available before. I am looking forward to many more years of learning from this great teacher.
For about 20 years I had a desire to learn classical guitar and, after several false starts, I finally got around to it. A year and a half ago I made the commitment and started looking for an instructor. There were none in my area, the nearest being an hour drive away. Searching the internet, I was VERY lucky to stumble upon the website of Scott Kritzer, a teacher with a great classical guitar ...
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