The Rock Dojo is proud to introduce its first black belt student: Rose, 12-years old. Rock Dojo History Two years ago, we launched the Rock Dojo dreaming of sharing our passion for the guitar with kids. We designed the most innovative guitar learning system on the planet to reward our students with colored stripes and […]
Year: 2017
80/20 Guitar Part One: Minimal Practice for Maximum Results
Discover the power of 80/20 guitar and revolutionize your guitar-playing journey! The 80/20 Rule has long been utilized by business and marketing experts, yielding astounding results. Now, it’s your turn to apply this principle to your guitar practice, maximizing your progress with minimal effort. Get ready to unlock your full potential with the 80/20 guitar […]
How I Cut My Guitar Teaching Time in Half, Doubled My Income, & Increased Student Engagement & You Can Too
“It’s okay to be scared. Being scared means you’re about to do something really, really brave!” Two-and-a-half years ago, I was teaching private lessons around the clock, spending all of my free time learning to play songs I didn’t enjoy and undercharging for my services. In short, I was miserable, and I desperately needed to change […]
Harness the Power of Music to Add Harmony to Your Family Life
“Nine out of ten adults and teenagers who play instruments agree that making music brings the family closer together.” -Music Making and Our Schools, American Music Conference, 2000 There is something magical about playing the guitar with other people. Maybe it’s the shared goal of mastering a tricky passage or the joy of performing a challenging song […]
Three Must Have Apps or Software for Guitar Teachers
It’s never been a better time to teach guitar. With a wide variety of apps and music software available today, guitar lessons can be more engaging than ever. Here are three apps and/or software I use for every private lesson and group class I teach. Anytune Slow-it-down, speed-it-up, loop it, and so much more! Anytune […]
Guitar for Kids: Five Tips to Help Your Child Succeed at Playing Guitar
Learning to play the guitar is a daunting task for a 6-year old. At first, frets buzz, fingers hurt, and the fretboard can be more confusing than a jigsaw puzzle with a few missing pieces. Indeed, each string has a note name and a number, each fret has a note name and a number, and […]
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 […]
Easy Buying Guide for Your Child’s First Guitar
Electric vs. Acoustic Nylon string acoustic guitars are an excellent choice for starters. They’re durable, cheap, and easy to play. However, if you signed your child up for rock guitar lessons, chances are they want to rock! In my experience, students quickly make the jump from acoustic to electric guitar in a matter of months. […]
Classroom Management for Guitar Teachers: Expected vs. Unexpected Behaviors
Classroom Management for Group Guitar Instructors What do you think separates a great group guitar teacher from an average one? Technical ability on the guitar? No. A lifetime of music theory? Nope. Two-handed tapping? Wrong. The number one skill needed to be a rock star guitar instructor for kids is the ability to manage a class full […]
Three Great Groove Guitarists: Playing in the Pocket
The Pocket The pocket is the rhythmic glue that binds a band or a song together. Playing in the pocket happens when a musician finds his/her space in the music while simultaneously leaving space for the other bandmates to occupy. How to Play in the Pocket While the ability to play in the pocket is […]
