Alpha Romeo Tango (A.R.T.) Program 12-Week Guitar Class

Instructor: Denny Vlahos, founder Fretz4Vets

Location: Stark County VET Center, studio classroom, 4220 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44709 - Please check in at the front desk

Fall Schedule: Thursdays 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27 and 12/4

Class Time:  3:00pm-4:00pm

Class Description: This twelve-week, classroom-style course is designed for Veterans and First Responders to experience various styles of acoustic guitar music. Led by musician Denny Vlahos, the class covers the basics of blues, jazz, folk, and/or Spanish guitar. Participants are provided with guitars and practice books; however, if you have your own guitar you are welcome to bring it.  For questions or accessibility concerns, please email Denny Vlahos at  acousticfretz@gmail.com

PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU ARE A VETERAN, ACTIVE DUTY  SERVICE MEMBER, OR A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OR RESERVE.

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