Becoming a Black Belt Musician Using martial arts motivators to get kids to practice. By David Aldred – October 5, 2015 Brian Parham If you’re like me, you may have occasionally asked yourself “What do music and martial arts have in common?” . . . or not. Fortunately for aspiring young guitarists, a local Portland Community […]
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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 […]
The Guitar is a Vehicle for Success
Learning to play the guitar is about much more than mastering a few chord grips, memorizing some music theory concepts, or playing popular songs. Rather, I believe the guitar is a vehicle which can teach anyone learning to play it the skills he/she need to be successful in music or in life. This belief […]
Three Fantastic Reasons to Sign Up Your Child for Group Guitar Lessons!
Now that back-to-school is in full swing and students—and their parents—have adjusted to the hustle and bustle of everyday school life, it’s time to start scheduling after-school activities. With so many after-school activities to choose from, it’s no wonder parents feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices! That’s why I put together a list […]
Three Must Have Apps or Software for Guitar Teachers
It’s never been a better time to teach guitar. With a wide variety of apps and music software available today, guitar lessons can be more engaging than ever. Here are three apps and/or software I use for every private lesson and group class I teach. Anytune Slow-it-down, speed-it-up, loop it, and so much more! Anytune […]
Guitar Legend Eric Clapton Demonstrates Some of his Signature Soloing Techniques
In the 1960s, Cream took the rock world by storm. With it’s driving blend of rock, blues, jazz, and psychedelics, Cream burst onto the scene with classic hits such as “Crossroads,” “Spoonful,” and “Sunshine of Your Love.” Featuring the blistering guitar work of Eric Clapton, Cream sold over 15 million albums world wide. During the […]
Fender’s New 3-D Printed Guitar
A short article about Fender’s new 3-D printed guitar.