Tag: guitar for kids

Preparing for Your First Guitar Lesson

Are you getting your child ready for their very first guitar lesson at Rock Dojo? That’s awesome! Learning the guitar can be a fantastic journey for your child, and as a parent, you play a crucial role in helping them succeed. Here are three simple tips to make sure your child’s guitar adventure gets off […]

Unlocking Guitar: Rock Dojo’s Unique Belt System

Rock Dojo offers a comprehensive guitar curriculum for aspiring musicians of all levels. The unique belt system allows students to progress from white to black belt, mastering the essential skills of guitar playing. White Belt Course: Building a Solid Foundation In the White Belt course, students embark on their guitar journey and learn the basics […]

The Perfect Guitar Songs for Kids of All Ages

Learning to play the guitar can be a fun and rewarding experience for kids. Not only does it help to develop discipline, focus, and self-esteem, but it also opens up a world of creativity and expression. However, finding the right guitar songs for kids to learn can be challenging. That’s why we’ve compiled a list […]

Why is Music Important? Interview with Matt Bennick

Why is Music Important? Why is music important? We think about that question a lot at Rock Dojo. That’s because music classes are often the first programs cut when public schools make funding cuts. For that reason, I put together a series of interviews with leading music educators, musicians, and artists to talk about the […]

Easy Guitar Riffs (Brain Stew)

Easy Guitar Riffs Easy guitar riffs are a great way to keep your child motivated to play the guitar, especially in the beginning. That’s because guitar riffs are by nature short, repeatable, and easy to play. Best of all, the great ones are immediately recognizable, so your child will be able to impress friends with […]

Why Is Music Important? Interview with Dave Celentano

Why is music important? I sat down with a world-class guitarist and music educator, Dave Celentano, to answer precisely that question. During the course of this interview, Dave outlines his philosophy on music education, provides parents with tips for creating music-rich environments, and shares his first musical memories. Leverage the power of music education for […]

How to Play Come as You Are on Guitar

If your child is ready to learn how to play Come as You Are on guitar, then you’ve come to the right place! The intro riff sounds great, and it’s easy to play. For that reason, Come As You Are is a perfect song choice for kids or beginners of all ages. Plus, I provided […]

Music Theory for Beginners: The Musical Alphabet

      What is Music Theory? Music theory is the study of harmony, melody, and rhythm and how they interact with one another to make the music you love. A thorough understanding of music theory can help you write better riffs, improvise with greater confidence, and deepen your appreciation for the music you listen to every […]