SEPT / OCT SESSION - 6 WEEKS

Tuesdays - Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13

Level 1 - Beginner, 6:00-7:15pm
Level 2 - Intermediate / Advanced, 7:30-8:45pm
Instructor: Zak Trojano

LEVEL 1

Designed for beginner guitarists who are ready to move beyond the basics, this workshop focuses on building confidence, improving technique, and developing the skills needed to become a well-rounded player. Students will strengthen chord transitions, improve rhythm and strumming, learn new songs, and begin exploring scales, lead playing, and basic music theory in a supportive group setting.

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable with the fundamentals of playing guitar, including:

Playing several basic open chords (such as G, C, D, Em, Am, and E) • Switching between chords at a moderate pace
Playing basic strumming patterns while keeping a steady beat
Performing a few complete songs using open chords
Tuning their guitar independently (or with an electronic tuner)
A desire to continue learning and practicing regularly

LEVEL 2

This workshop is designed for guitarists who have a solid foundation and are ready to expand their musical skills. Students will develop greater fretboard knowledge, improve lead and rhythm playing, and strengthen improvisation. We will explore more advanced techniques like: scales, chord voicings, fingerpicking, instrumental arrangements, and how to accompany a singer.

Prerequisites

Students should be comfortable with the following:

Playing a wide variety of open chords confidently
Basic understanding of major and minor scales
Experience with pentatonic scales
Introduction to barre chords and the ability to play a few comfortably • Basic lead guitar and melody playing
Some experience improvising over simple chord progressions
Comfortable learning songs by chord charts or tablature
Questions? Email classes@windsorartcenter.org

MORE ABOUT ZAK

Zak Trojano graduated from Skidmore College in 2002 with a BS in music. Since then, he’s been teaching, writing, recording, and touring. Zak works as a solo artist and with: Chris Smither, Jeffrey Foucault, Peter Mulvey, Kris Delmhorst, and many others. He was the guitar and piano instructor at Greenfield Community College from 2019 - 2024, and is a member of the faculty at the Prindle School in Florence, MA. He comes from a family of teachers and musicians, and thoroughly enjoys passing along what he’s learned to anyone who is interested.