A father teaching his son how to play guitar. Benefits of music Education

What Are The Benefits Of Music Education For Kids? 

A father teaching his son how to play guitar. Benefits of music Education

Why Kids Benefit From Music Education 

Here at Rock Dojo, the staff and students alike are dedicated to the pursuit of the art of rock n’ roll! Learning to play guitar at Rock Dojo is about more than just playing totally sick riffs, though. The Rock Dojo’s guitar sensei, Brian Parham, is a firm believer in the benefits of music education for kids. Parents, please consider helping your kids pursue their interest in music with extracurricular courses through Rock Dojo. 

Is Music Education Really That Important? 

Definitely, it is! Early education in music has a lot to offer kids at a young age. Music education and improve memory, hand-eye coordination, and offer a fulfillment that will enrich your child’s life! Don’t just take our word for it, though. Brian Parham, our guitar sensei, took the time to interview incredibly talented musicians to ask them about why music education is so important. 

Matt Bennick Interview: How Playing The Guitar Can Change Your Life 

Matt Bennick is a fellow music educator as well as a blues guitar master. In 2009, Matt won The Guitar Center Scranton’s King of the Blues award. In his interview with Brian, Matt talked about the ways in which playing the guitar changed his life – how it taught him how to handle mistakes, about intention, about how to learn, and more. Learn more about what Matt Bennick has to say about how guitar can change your life by reading “Why Is Music Important? Interview with Matt Bennick.”  

Dave Celentano Interview: Philosophy For Music Education 

The guitar sensei also interviewed Dave Celentano about the importance of music education. Dave Celentano has authored more than fifty guitar instruction and transcription books. He is also a Musician’s Institute graduate and a guitar instructor for Guitar Tricks. Dave talked with Brain not only about his personal philosophy for music education but also about what music education has to offer kids and how parents can build a music-rich home. Read “Why Is Music Important? Interview with Dave Celentano” to learn more. 

Sign Your Kids Up For Online Guitar Lessons 

The Rock Dojo is an award-winning guitar program for kids in Portland, OR. Online guitar lessons are the safest and most effective method for learning to play the guitar during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can register your kid now for our online group guitar classes for kids and private guitar lessons for kids. We also now offer on-demand online guitar lessons for kids starting at the White Belt level!