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 […]
Author: Brian Parham
Top 5 Reasons to Re-Register for Rock Dojo After-School
My Child Just Finished Rock Dojo After-School, Now What? Your child just finished Rock Dojo after-school. Now, what do you do? That’s a great question, and I get asked it all time. The answer is another quarter of Rock Dojo after-school. Here are the top five reasons parents should re-register their children for Rock Dojo after-school. […]
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 […]
Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Dojo After-School
Happy back to school, Portland! We know back to school can be stressful for both students and parents. After all, there are a million things to consider at this time, schedules to sort out, and activities to juggle. That’s why we put together this handy-dandy FAQ to make your after-school experience as seamless as possible. […]
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 […]
Prepare To Learn Guitar In The New Year
The New Year Is Almost Here! Rock Dojo would like to wish all our students and parents a Happy New Year! As we go into a brand new year together, we want students and parents alike to know that Rock Dojo will continue to be dedicated to helping students learn the craft of rock n’ roll through […]