Year: 2022

After-School Guitar Lessons with Rock Dojo Rocks

Registration is now open for Rock Dojo’s award-winning after-school guitar lessons at Abernethy, Alameda, Beverly Cleary, Laurelhurst, and Irvington Schools. Reserve your spot today! What will my child learn during Rock Dojo after-school guitar lessons? The Rock Dojo offers award-winning after-school guitar lessons for elementary school students in Portland, OR. Over eight weeks, your child will learn the […]

Rock Dojo Founder Brian Parham Wins IFCC Artist-in-Residency

Brian Parham Wins IFCC Artist-in-Residency Rock Dojo founder Brian Parham is among eight Portland-based black artists awarded a 2022-2023 Portland Parks & Recreation Artist-in-Residency at the historic Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC). The IFCC residency was designed to provide artists with time and space to pursue their art-making. The other winners include Kwik Jones, Domo […]

Rock Dojo After-School Guitar Portland

Looking for a great after-school program for your kids in Portland, OR? Look no further than Rock Dojo. Rock Dojo’s award-winning rock guitar program for elementary school students is back and better than ever for Portland kids. Why Choose Rock Dojo After-School? Our mission is to provide every elementary school student in the Greater Portland Metro with an opportunity […]

Best Guitar After-School 2022 Portland Oregon

Rock Dojo Guitar After-School is Back! Back to school is coming, and many parents are searching for the best after-school experience in Portland, Oregon. Rock Dojo is an award-winning guitar program born in Portland, Oregon. Since 2014, Brian has developed the most innovative and engaging music learning experience for elementary school children. Rock Dojo is […]

Is Guitar After-School Good?

Attending an after-school guitar program can improve your child’s academic performance, develop social skills, and boost creative thinking. Rock Dojo guitar after school is an award-winning program designed to engage elementary school children with the challenges and rewards of learning to play guitar. So why is Rock Dojo after-school good, and why is learning guitar […]

Brian Parham Wins RACC Make | Learn | Build Grant

The Guitar Sensei Wins MLB Grant On March 31, Rock Dojo founder Brian Parham, also known as the “Guitar Sensei,” won a $3,000 Make | Learn | Build (MLB) Grant from the Regional Arts and Cultural Council (RACC.) Brian competed against 535 eligible artists and arts organizations for the award. The money will fund a […]

Three Easy Tips for a Great Guitar Tone

Excellent guitar playing starts with a great guitar tone! On the other hand, nothing will kill all your hard work in the practice room like a nasty tone. For that reason, I’m not going to sugarcoat it. If you’re tone stinks, everything you play will stink too. That’s why I put together my top three […]