Tag: music education

Preparing for Your First Guitar Lesson

Are you getting your child ready for their very first guitar lesson at Rock Dojo? That’s awesome! Learning the guitar can be a fantastic journey for your child, and as a parent, you play a crucial role in helping them succeed. Here are three simple tips to make sure your child’s guitar adventure gets off […]

Unlocking Guitar: Rock Dojo’s Unique Belt System

Rock Dojo offers a comprehensive guitar curriculum for aspiring musicians of all levels. The unique belt system allows students to progress from white to black belt, mastering the essential skills of guitar playing. White Belt Course: Building a Solid Foundation In the White Belt course, students embark on their guitar journey and learn the basics […]

Why Is Music Important? Interview with Lisa James

Why Is Music Important? Why is music important? That’s a great question. See, I grew up in a musically deprived environment, which is why I am so fascinated by families of musicians providing musically rich and inspiring environments for their children. For that reason, I was so excited to sit down with Lisa James, who […]

Why Is Music Important? Interview with Angus Clark

Why Is Music Important? I think about that question a lot. That’s because I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of rock guitar. Indeed, I see kids learning lifelong transferable skills like goal-setting, self-discipline, and creative expression as they learn to play the guitar. When COVID-19 hit, I decided to broaden my perspective on the benefits […]

Why is Music Important? Interview with Matt Bennick

Why is Music Important? Why is music important? We think about that question a lot at Rock Dojo. That’s because music classes are often the first programs cut when public schools make funding cuts. For that reason, I put together a series of interviews with leading music educators, musicians, and artists to talk about the […]

Why Is Music Important? Interview with Dave Celentano

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 […]

Children and the Benefits of Music Education

The Benefits of Music Education Whether your passionate about learning Beethoven or Chuck Berry, music lessons are a powerful vehicle for self-expression, inspiration, and personal development.  Even if you are six or eighty-six years old, music lessons sharpen the mind, calm the spirit, and enhance creativity. But did you know music lessons could actually make you […]