THE INTENTIONAL GUITARIST SERIES
Lágrima
The art of shaping a meldoy
Discover the artistry inside one of classical guitar’s most beloved works through phrase direction, tone color, breathing, rubato, and musical intention.
Rather than simply learning what to play, you’ll explore the subtle musical decisions that transform a performance from technically correct to emotionally compelling.
Go Beyond Learning the Notes
$39
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A deeper relationship with Lágrima.
Rather than simply showing where to place each finger, this course invites you to think like an artist: to listen for direction, shape phrases with intention, and make choices that serve the emotional architecture of the piece.
✓ Clarify phrase direction so the music breathes naturally.
✓ Use tone color and timing to create expressive contrast.
✓ Connect technical choices to musical freedom.
✓ Build skills that extend far beyond this single piece.
Inside the Lágrima course
Performance Video
A complete performance demonstrating a fully realized interpretation of Lágrima.
35-Minute Tutorial
An in-depth lesson on phrasing, musicality, expression, and technique in service of artistry.
Annotated Score
Carefully considered fingerings and phrase markings to guide your musical decisions.
Practice Guide
A beautifully designed 6-page practice guide filled with thoughtful strategies for confident, expressive performance.
Every Note is a decision. every phrase tells a story.
Whether you are preparing Lágrima for performance or cultivating a more expressive approach to classical guitar, this package offers practical tools and artistic guidance you can carry into all of your playing.
“Learning a piece of music by memorizing the notes and timing is great, but discovering the emotion behind the collection of notes is key. Kristen shows how you can decipher the feelings of a piece and provide techniques on how to play the notes to give life to the music. So rewarding when you can follow along and hear your own playing improve.”
“As a student of Kristen Waligora I whole heartedly recommend the Lagrima tutorial to you. I’m an adult, intermediate player and, step-by-step, Kristen has led me to playing more and more music. Perhaps most important she’s made it possible for me to play musically, from my heart and have the wonderful experience of expressing myself through beautiful pieces like Lagrima. This video expresses her signature teaching style of calm, technically intelligent instruction that will take you directly into the music. ”
Thoughtful instruction, shaped by decades of musical exploration.
Featuring performances and primary instruction from Kristen Waligora, whose solo recordings and duo collaborations with David Franzen have been featured by Classical Guitar Magazine, BBC Radio 3, and NPR's Classical Guitar Alive!. Drawing on years of performance, recording, and teaching, Kristen invites students beyond the notes to discover the artistry that gives music its voice.
The course is further enriched by David Franzen, whose distinguished career spans an international concert career, more than three decades of university teaching—including appointments at Portland State University, Oregon State University, Pacific University, and Marylhurst University—and his work as the featured guitarist on Aaron Shearer's landmark Interpretation method recordings. Together, these experiences represent a lifetime of musical insight that has helped shape generations of classical guitarists.
Artistry begins with intention.
Take the first step toward a more expressive relationship with your music.