# Event Details - **Event Name**: “Unlock the Fretboard” Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Guitar players of all levels are invited to “Unlock the Fretboard,” a hands-on guitar workshop taking place on Saturday, July 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a short break included. The workshop will be taught by Mark Sganga, an International Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, bringing expert instruction and high-level musicianship to this special event. Designed to help players better understand the fretboard through a system of caged chords and scales, the workshop offers practical strategies that participants can apply immediately in their playing. Whether attendees are beginners looking to strengthen their foundation or more experienced players aiming to improve fluency across the fretboard, this workshop provides an engaging and approachable learning experience. Participants will explore patterns, note relationships, and practical techniques that can make improvisation, chord work, and soloing feel more intuitive. Unlock the Fretboard is an opportunity for guitar players to deepen their musical understanding, sharpen their skills, and enjoy a focused session of creative growth. The workshop is ideal for anyone ready to see the guitar in a clearer, more connected way. About Mark Sganga: Mark Sganga has performed for audiences around the world and has appeared at leading venues and festivals across the United States and internationally. In New York City, he has performed numerous times at Iridium as a guest of the legendary Les Paul, a distinction that underscores his artistry and reputation in the guitar world. A lifelong music educator as well as a performer, Sganga has led master classes and workshops in improvisation, harmony, Latin rhythms, and solo guitar arranging. He is also an adjunct music professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey and earned first place at the respected Walnut Valley Guitar Festival in 2009. Tickets: $50. Limited seating—click the link to get tickets now and reserve your seat for this special tribute. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/unlock-the-fretboard-guitar-workshop-with-mark-sganga - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mahwah/unlock-the-fretboard-guitar-workshop-with-mark-sganga/200030273201225 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, festivals, performances, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 12 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Mahwah - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: 201 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07430 - **lat**: 41.0939 - **long**: -74.14472 - **full address**: 201 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07430 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: “Unlock the Fretboard” Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f3dbf6e4a09372f9db6903dbdac608db6ac92724f9f40bc3dbcfae85ad00d963-rimg-w1200-h1553-dc030201-gmir?v=1784682192 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Unlock the Fretboard Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga being held? - **A:** Unlock the Fretboard Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 201 Franklin Tpke, Mahwah, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07430. - **Q**: Who is organizing Unlock the Fretboard Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga? - **A:** Unlock the Fretboard Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga is organized by Mahwah Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Unlock the Fretboard Guitar Workshop with Mark Sganga is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Mahwah, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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