Christopher Argenziano, M.M.
Special Appt - Instructor

ChrisÌýArgenzianoÌýis an active performer, educator, and professional mentor based inÌýFargo, ND. Versatile in a wide range of styles, he specializes in classical, jazz, country, rock, and acoustic guitar.Ìý
ArgenzianoÌýmaintains an active performing schedule as a solo classical guitarist and as a member of the jazz and classical duoÌýTwelve StringsÌýand the acoustic duoÌýA Gentleman and A Scholar. His previous collaborations include The Gina Powers Band, Ben and the Beard,ÌýSoulpatchÌýAdams, and The Ciro and Topher Show. In 2020, he released an EP with The Gina Powers BandÌýtitledÌýDeparture.ÌýArgenzianoÌýhas performed in master classes with internationally renowned artists including ChristopherÌýParkening, MichaelÌýChapdelaine, PhillipÌýRukavina,ÌýBerta Rojas,Ìýand the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet.Ìý
A dedicated educator since 2008,ÌýArgenzianoÌýhas taught students of all ages and ability levels in both private and university settings. He currently serves as Instructor of Guitar in the Department of Music at 91¿´Æ¬Íø, where he teaches applied guitar and directs student ensembles. In addition to his university teaching, he is a Professional Mentor for Connect 4 Education, supporting students in online music courses. His instructional materials include the DVDÌýBeginning Acoustic GuitarÌý(2012).Ìý
A native of Reynolds, North Dakota,ÌýArgenzianoÌýbegan his formal studies in classical guitar under Michael Coates and later studied jazz and rock guitar with TimÌýHoffelt, MichaelÌýKrajewski, and Steve Stine. He earned the Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance from North Dakota State University in 2015.Ìý