Over the last three weeks, you learned some classic rock guitar chord progressions using the open A, D, E, & G chords. This week, you’ll learn the most mighty chord shape of all: the power chord! Buckle up because this rides about to get bumpy! What’s a Power Chord? What’s a power […]
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Your First Five Guitar Chord Progressions for Kids: I bVII IV
Over the last few weeks, you learned how to play the most popular chord progression of all-time on the guitar: The I IV V chord progression. Then, we taught you how to play a common variation, the I V IV chord progression. Combined, those are the two most common chord progressions in all genres of […]
The Looong-Term Benefits of Guitar Lessons for Kids
Most parents agree that extra-curricular activities and creative outlets are healthy for our kids. Did you know that guitar lessons and music training, in general, go a step further? When you give your kids guitar lessons now, they benefit all the way through their senior years. The Other 90 Percent of Your Brain Unlike any […]
Rock Dojo Students of the Month | January 2020
Each month, we highlight one or two students who rocked the hardest during our after-school group guitar classes in Portland, Oregon. Think of it as a digital fist bump to those students who practiced hardest, helped others the most, and set a positive example for their classmates. Student of the Month Criteria Academic […]
The Ultimate Guitar Practice Guide for Kids and Parents
Your child’s guitar skills are a result of the quantity and quality of their practice routines. For that reason, we put together the ultimate practice guide for kids & parents to help you and your child establish a rock-solid guitar practice routine! QUALITY OF GUITAR PRACTICE Let’s begin with deliberate practice. According to James Clear, […]
Your First Five Guitar Chord Progressions for Kids | I V IV Chord Progression in A
Last week, you learned your first guitar chord progression, Congratulations! The I IV V chord progression is probably the most common chord progression of all-time! The I IV V chord progression is found in all styles of music including country, folk, blues, rock, and even classical. It’s the foundation of famous songs including “Louie […]
Your First Five Guitar Chord Progressions for Kids | I IV V in A
Welcome to our latest series of free guitar lessons for kids. Over the last five weeks, you learned how to play a handful of guitar chords including the E, A, D, G, & C chords. Over the next five weeks, we’ll teach how to combine those basic chords with common rhythmic patterns to create […]
Your First Five Guitar Chords for Kids: C Major
Welcome back to the final lesson of Your First Five Guitar Chords for Kids. Over the last six weeks, you learned how to: To read chord diagrams. Play the E major chord. Play the A major chord. Play the D major chord. Play the G major chord. In today’s guitar lessons for kids—or beginners […]
Your First Five Guitar Chords for Kids: G Major
Welcome back to Your First Five Guitar Chords for Kids! Over the last few weeks, you learned: How to read chord diagrams. Play the E major chord. Play the A major chord. Play the D major chord. Today, you’re going to learn how to play one of the most popular guitar chords of all: […]
Save Music Education for Kids. One Kid at a Time. Your Kid!
Music education is usually the first target when it comes to deciding what to cut. 2008 saw the biggest cut in music education and it has continued to drop over the last decade. While the debate among policymakers spans several interests and arguments, most agree that music is important. Music lessons and specifically Rock […]