After forty years of teaching and thoughtful consideration of why students struggle and sometimes fail to learn good playing habits (technique), struggle at note reading, refuse to count rhythms, adopt ineffective practice habits, and lose motivation to improve their skills PZ presents innovative and creative new approaches to address all the above-mentioned issues…and more. While...Continue Reading

Steve Rhodes, a Portland luthier, donated the guitar to CDZ Collegium Musica, to benefit young budding classical guitarists. Gracie Flowerday has been studying guitar with Peter Zisa for nearly two years. She received the guitar at the 11th Annual Season of Lights Concert, and performed two Christmas song arrangements. Pictures Gracie performance at SOL 2018,...Continue Reading

Dr. Peter Joseph Zisa was a featured artist on February 23 and 24th Guitar Festival at Vanguard University, located in Santa Ana California. The Vanguard Guitar Festival was organized by Michael Nigro, the university’s classical guitar director. Dozens of High School programs participated in the Festival. Opened festival performances Friday evening at Needham Hall. In...Continue Reading