If you’re familiar with Pareto’s Principle, then you know that 20% of your efforts produce 80% of your results and vice versa. However, you may not know that 20% of the 20% of your efforts produces 80% of the 80% of your results. Pareto’s Principle: also known as the law of 80/20 80/201 = 16:1 80/202 = […]
Author: Brian Parham
After-School Group Guitar Lessons at Forest Park Elementary
The Rock Dojo is now offering group guitar lessons at Forest Park Elementary! About Forest Park Elementary Serving 450 students from kindergarten through fifth grade, Forest Park Elementary School is located in the heart of Forest Heights neighborhood in NW Portland, OR. In addition to its core academics, Forest Park Elementary School also offers classes […]
Rock Dojo The Complete Belt System: Get Started Teaching Group Guitar Classes
Guitar for Kids: Rock Dojo The Complete Belt System is NOT your granddaddy’s guitar method book! In fact, The Complete Belt System is probably not for you if: You think Old Susanna rocks harder than a runaway Crazy Train! You believe modern music predates the Civil War! Your idea of hard rock is a roomful […]
Squeeze More Life Out of Your Guitar Strings | 3 Easy Tips
A fresh new set of guitar strings feels better, plays better, and sounds better than a set of rusty, old strings. Unfortunately, the time and money it costs to routinely change strings can quickly add up. That’s why I put together a list of three easy tips to help you extend the life of your […]
1 Must Know Musical Formula for Guitar: The 12-Bar Blues
If you want to rock your guitar, you got to learn to play some blues! The History of the 12-Bar Blues The blues was born in the Mississippi Delta and made famous by legendary guitarists like Robert Johnson, Son House, and Mississippi John Hurts. It’s hard to overestimate the vital role these early bluesmen played […]
The Rock Dojo is a 2018 RACC Grant Winner!
I am so proud to announce the Rock Dojo has been awarded two Regional Arts and Cultural Council (RACC) grants! Who is RACC? Based in Portland, OR, RACC raises money and awareness for individual artists, non-profit arts organizations, and schools who share their core mission to “enrich communities through arts and culture.” Programs and Services […]
5 Great Gift Ideas for Guitar Teachers
If you have a loved one in your life who teaches guitar for a living, these five holiday gifts are sure to put a smile on his/her face this holiday season! 1. Beat Buddy Mini: Personal Drummer For under $150, the teaching guitarist in your life gets a personal drummer in a stompbox. Featuring 100 […]
Gamify Your Guitar Lessons for Maximum Impact
Harness the power of games to reach more students, improve student engagement, and grow your guitar teaching studio! The Struggle: Music Theory Like most guitar teachers, I struggled to teach kids basic concepts like how to tune their guitars and how to read guitar tab in large group guitar classes. After a few unsuccessful attempts […]
Rhythm Guitar vs. Lead Guitar
The Role of the Guitar in a Rock Band Typical rock band lineups feature bass, drums, vocals, and two guitarists. As a matter of fact, a handful of iconic rock bands like Lynard Skynard, Guns N’ Roses, and the Eagles featured three guitarists! So, when you’re ready to play in a rock band, chances are […]
5 Great Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Guitar
What in the world do you get a kid who loves to play the guitar for the holidays? Well, the Rock Dojo has got you covered with 5 gift ideas you’re little guitar star is sure to LOVE! 1. Electric Guitar Starter Kit Well, you got your kid an acoustic guitar. It’s not for […]