Tag: Guitar

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 […]

Electric or Acoustic Guitar for Children?

Is it easier for kids to start with an electric or acoustic guitar? If your child is interested in playing the guitar, you may wonder which is better: electric or acoustic guitar? That’s a great question! The answer is this: “Well, it depends.” That’s because both acoustic and electric guitars have pros and cons. Let’s […]

Why Is Music Important? Interview with Angus Clark

Why Is Music Important? I think about that question a lot. That’s because I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of rock guitar. Indeed, I see kids learning lifelong transferable skills like goal-setting, self-discipline, and creative expression as they learn to play the guitar. When COVID-19 hit, I decided to broaden my perspective on the benefits […]

Rock This Spring with The Major Pentatonic Scale

  The F Major Pentatonic Scale  Maybe it’s the sunshine or the birdsong, but there’s something ineffable about springtime compelling me to reach for the major pentatonic scale whenever it’s time to rock my guitar. While it’s cousin—the minor pentatonic scale—sounds dark and angsty, the sound of the major pentatonic scale is the stuff of springtime: […]