Students Success Stories

Success Stories from Rock Dojo Students

Rock Dojo offers online group and private guitar lessons, e-books, and video-on-demand lessons for children aged 6-12. Our martial arts-inspired belt system keeps kids engaged and motivated to practice and improve. Here are three stories of our successful student participants.

Meet Black Belt Darwin

Darwin is a 16-year-old guitar prodigy who transformed from a beginner in our after-school guitar program to a Black Belt in Rock guitar through our online course. Watch Darwin’s shining performance and interview.

Discover Yellow Belt Reid’s Talent

Reid is a talented ten-year-old who achieved his Yellow Belt in Rock guitar and scored straight A’s on his report card. Check out Reid’s favorite lesson.

Introducing Yellow Belt Iris

Iris is an eleven-year-old student who earned her Yellow Belt in Rock guitar. In the process, she gained confidence and enhanced her social skills.

More Than Music — A Mission to Inspire​

We’re a small, mighty, Black-owned, family-run dojo right here in Portland.

We’re more than music teachers—we’re mentors on a mission to teach kids to believe in themselves because confidence, creativity, and grit don’t just build great musicians—they build heroes.

Can’t Join Us Yet? Begin Their Hero’s Journey at Home.

Heroes aren’t born. They’re trained.

Start your child’s path to greatness with 5 free guitar lessons from Rock Dojo’s award-winning program.

Our Community Partners

Here are some of our fabulous community partners we’ve been working with over the past decade: