Why is music important? I sat down with a world-class guitarist and music educator, Dave Celentano, to answer precisely that question. During the course of this interview, Dave outlines his philosophy on music education, provides parents with tips for creating music-rich environments, and shares his first musical memories. Leverage the power of music education for […]
School’s Out For Summer – So Rock On With Rock Dojo!
Join Rock Dojo This Summer For A Summer Of Rock! School’s out for summer – finally! That is unless you’re a dedicated student of rock who plans on attending Rock Dojo’s summer guitar lessons! Summer school has never been this fun or this cool before – but no other summer school has promised to teach their students about the […]
Heartbreaker Guitar Lesson
Heartbreaker Guitar Lesson Are you ready to rock the Heartbreaker guitar lesson? If your child has already learned how to play Smoke on the Water and Iron Man, then he or she is ready to tackle Led Zeppelin’s iconic opening riff from Heartbreaker. While it features some tricky rhythms, it’s still easy enough for most […]
Summer Of Rock With Rock Dojo
Summer Classes Have Never Been Cooler With Rock Dojo Summertime is here at long last – a time of freedom and exploration for many young kids. Would you believe us if we said one of the most fun ways for your child to spend their summer just might be with summer classes? It’s true! Rock Dojo Is Opening Summer […]
Why is Music Important?
Welcome to “Why is Music Important?” Each month, I interview my favorite music educators and musicians to discuss the positive benefits of music education and provide parents with practical tips for integrating music into their children’s everyday lives. This week, I sat down with Miss Kim’s Children’s Music to answer precisely that question: Why is […]
3 Tips to Play the Guitar with Small Hands
Helping Your 6-Year-Old Play The Guitar The Rock Dojo applauds parents who are eager to help their children along the path to earning their black belt in guitar playing. That’s why Rock Dojo is here for parents with tips on how to help their children achieve their rock n’ roll guitar-playing dreams! One frustration that children may run […]
How to Play Come as You Are on Guitar
If your child is ready to learn how to play Come as You Are on guitar, then you’ve come to the right place! The intro riff sounds great, and it’s easy to play. For that reason, Come As You Are is a perfect song choice for kids or beginners of all ages. Plus, I provided […]
Top 3/4 Size Electric Guitars for Kids 8-12
How Do I Know I’m Getting The Right Size Guitar For My Kid? You’re a parent buying your child’s first guitar and you want to make sure you get it right. How can you know which guitar is the best choice for your child’s first guitar? With help from Rock Dojo, of course! Getting your child their first […]
How to Play Crazy Train on Guitar
Learn How to Play Crazy Train on Guitar Hi, it’s Brian Parham, the guitar sensei, with another free guitar tutorial for kids. In today’s free guitar lesson for kids, I will teach your child how to play the opening riff to Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.” Crazy Train is the perfect song for students who have […]
Should My 6-Year-Old Start Lessons With An Electric Guitar?
Is Your 6 Year Old Interested In Guitar? Although 6 years old may seem too young to begin guitar lessons, it is never a bad idea to encourage your child’s interest in music. Parents, if you’re asking yourself if you should let your 6-year-old start electric guitar lessons, the answer is yes! If your child has taken interest in […]