
Portland’s Award-Winning After-School Guitar Program
Rock Dojo transforms guitar lessons into an epic adventure.
Our award-winning, gamified curriculum blends rock and metal music with belts, badges, and collectible cards to help students build discipline, perseverance, and a lifelong love of learning. Students “level up” by completing musical challenges and earning rewards that track their progress, just like in a video game. Along the way, they develop a growth mindset, gain confidence, and discover the power of self-expression and creative risk-taking.
Start Your Child's Journey Today!
Rock Dojo offers after-school guitar programs in elementary schools located in Portland, OR.
Real Reviews from Real Parents
From quiet kids to confident heroes, Rock Dojo helps students rise to the challenge—one riff at a time. Don’t take our word for it— hear from families who’ve seen their kids grow stronger, braver, and more focused through Rock Dojo after-school guitar.
Carson Mead2025-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. So fun, kids loved it! Rebeca Marquez2025-08-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing teachers! Daniel Johnson2025-08-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brian and his wife Sophie have a natural temperament to be music educators, and his show combined elements of performance and music education. He graciously cut his concert short when he sensed the kids really wanted to get their hands on the guitars he brought in. Brianne Williams2025-07-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What fun! Brian did a workshop at our library and he was great! Enthusiastic, respectful, passionate, and fun. He and his partner are great teachers and great ambassadors for music. We all had such a good time! LeiLani Barney2025-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quickly engaged the kids in learning! Dylan Cauchon2025-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great and fun lessons that my kids loved and were super engaged with! Kathryn Addo2025-06-14Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love Rock Dojo! Brian makes learning the guitar fun and engaging, and the kids are really motivated to progress through the belts with fun practice exercises and quizzes. Our son has learned so much so quickly, 5 stars for Rock Dojo! suzanne granahan2025-06-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My 10 year old had a great experience taking after school lessons with rock dojo. I am impressed by the progress he made in just one session. He now has a more regular practice routine too. Definitely recommend and hope to participate again next school year!
Guitar Lessons That Rock. Confidence That Lasts.
What Makes Rock Dojo Different?
- Gamified Learning System: Kids don’t just take lessons—they level up. Our unique belt system motivates students to practice, progress, and earn ranks from White Belt to Black Belt in Rock.
- Award-Winning Instructors: Named Portland’s Best Guitar Educators, our team brings 20+ years of experience teaching thousands of students how to rock with purpose and passion.
- Epic Curriculum, Real Results: From classic riffs to original songs, students learn real-world musical skills while having a blast. Each class includes step-by-step handouts, online courses, and take-home challenges.
- Community, Confidence & Creativity: In our high-energy rock dojo, students become part of a team, build confidence, and unlock their potential through musical missions, collectible badges, and epic guitar cards.
Why Parents Love It?
- A structured system that kids understand and love.
- Builds discipline, grit, and self-expression.
- Backed by story, challenge, and reward, not pressure.
- Prepares kids for more than music: it builds leaders.
Awesome Bonuses!
Every student receives:
- A free online course that allows students to practice at home.
- A digital student handbook with a step-by-step practice guide.
- A chance to earn collectible Rock Dojo cards, belts, and badges.






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Heroes aren’t born. They’re trained.
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Online Courses
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Our Community Partners
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