We’ve all heard about the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument. For example, I can point to studies that have found the following benefits for students who play a musical instrument: Enjoy greater thinking skills such as the ability to apply knowledge, visual solutions, and abstract reasoning (Rauscher, 2000). Have higher SAT scores […]
Month: September 2019
Three-Chord Rock Guitar Songs
Sure, there are a million things you can learn on the guitar. And if you love the guitar enough, you’ll spend the rest of your life discovering some of those things. But the truth is, you don’t need to be Eddie Van Halen if you want to rock! Three-chord shapes, a dash of courage, and […]
Arts In Education Week
On September 5, 2019, Oregon State Governor, Kate Brown, proclaimed this week Arts in Education Week! Why is Arts Education So Vital to Today’s Kids? According to State Governor, Kate Brown, arts education helps students: Promote creative self-expression enabling meaningful individual expression. Engage their creative imagination through whole-child learning. Improve their ability […]
After-School Group Guitar Lessons At Capitol Hill Elementary School
The Rock Dojo is now offering after-school group guitar lessons at Capitol Hill Elementary School! The first day of class begins on October 3, 2019, from 2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M. in room 203. Capitol Hill Elementary does not sponsor the Rock Dojo, but it will host our after-school guitar lessons. During the […]
