We Love All Instruments As music educators we think all instruments have value and in a lot of cases it comes down to what your child’s interest is on deciding what might be the easiest for them to learn. At Rock Dojo we definitely lean towards the guitar as a great gateway to music education, […]
Author: Brian Parham
Why Music Education is Important
I sat down with Camille Van Niekerk to talk about the benefits of music education this morning. Camille is a professional singer and vocal instructor in Southern California. She holds a BA in music education from Azusa Pacific University, where she graduated Summa cum laude and teaching credentials from San Diego State University. She also […]
Piano or Guitar Lessons for My 6-Year-Old
We Are Biased, But We Recommend the Guitar The most popular first instruments for a kid usually go in this order; piano, guitar, flute, violin, and trumpet. As educators, we think any of these would be great for whatever your kid shows interest in. Previously we talked about the long-term benefits of music for kids. The reason […]
Are Their Guitar Lessons Available for 5-Year-Olds?
You May Want to Wait a Year for Guitar Lessons There are exceptions to every rule. And who knows? Your child could be the next Mozart. Generally speaking, 6 is the better age for your child to start guitar lessons. For some parents 6 seems early, but it is not too early. Cognitively speaking, which is a […]
Guitar Lessons for Kids: Biggest Mistakes
Guitar lessons for kids can be one of the greatest gifts parents provide their children. After all, music improves children’s brain development, enhances their cognitive skills, and teaches them lifelong success skills. However, even with the best intentions, parents often fall victim to common mistakes that can slow down their child’s musical studies or derail […]
Guitar Lessons for Kids: Practice Routine
Want to get the most out of your child’s guitar lessons for kids? In that case, it helps to think of getting in shape. That’s because music is similar to working out. Please stick with me, and it’ll all make sense. If you want to build lean muscle mass and lose fat, you start with […]
How to Tune a Guitar for Kids
If your guitar is out of tune, then no amount of practice will help you sound good! That’s why learning how to tune a guitar is the first skill you must master if you want to play the guitar. Moreover, you should tune the guitar before every practice session, guitar lesson, and performance. Before we […]
Level One Online Spring Guitar Lessons Starting Soon
Guitar Lessons For Children Made Easy With Rock Dojo The Rock Dojo team helps children ages 6-12 earn their black belt in playing the guitar! As we go into Spring, we’re getting ready to begin the online Spring guitar lessons for all levels of our classes. Interested parents can also sign their children up for Rock Dojo’s free online guitar lessons! All Online […]
Vote Rock Dojo for FedEx Small Business Grant Contest 2021
What is the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest? View Post Each year, FedEx sponsors a nationwide small business grant competition. The winning small business will receive $50,000 plus $7,500 in printing services. The second-place winner will receive $30,000 plus $5,000 in printing services. Ten third-place winners will receive $15,000 and $1,000 in printing services. How […]
Why Does Music Education Matter? Interview with Anne Weiss
What does music education have to offer kids, especially during the pandemic? How can parents integrate music education into the everyday lives of their kids? How can music improve the lives of music students? I sat down with musician and music educator, Anne Weiss, to answer these questions in this week’s episode of “Why Does […]