Hero academy – Rock Dojo

Portland’s Award-Winning After-School Guitar Program

Rock Dojo transforms guitar lessons into an epic adventure where kids train like heroes and play like real musicians.

Start Your Child's Journey Today!

During our after-school program, students level up their skills, unlock original hero and villain theme songs, and earn collectible cards, all while building discipline, confidence, and the ability to play with a band using professional backing tracks

Guitar Lessons That Rock. Confidence That Lasts.

What Makes Rock Dojo Different?

Gamified Learning System: Kids don’t just take lessons—they level up. Our unique belt system motivates students to practice, progress, and earn ranks from White Belt to Black Belt in Rock.
Award-Winning Instructors: Named Portland’s Best Guitar Educators, our team brings 20+ years of experience teaching thousands of students how to rock with purpose and passion.
Epic Curriculum, Real Results: From classic riffs to original songs, students learn real-world musical skills while having a blast. Each class includes step-by-step handouts, online courses, and take-home challenges.
Community, Confidence & Creativity: In our high-energy rock dojo, students become part of a team, build confidence, and unlock their potential through musical missions, collectible badges, and epic guitar cards.

Why Parents Love It?

A structured system that kids understand and love.
Builds discipline, grit, and self-expression.
Backed by story, challenge, and reward, not pressure.
Prepares kids for more than music: it builds leaders.

Awesome Bonuses!

Every student receives:

A free online course that allows students to practice at home.
A digital student handbook with a step-by-step practice guide.
A chance to earn collectible Rock Dojo cards, belts, and badges.

Real Reviews from Real Parents

From quiet kids to confident heroes, Rock Dojo helps students rise to the challenge—one riff at a time. Don’t take our word for it— hear from families who’ve seen their kids grow stronger, braver, and more focused through Rock Dojo after-school guitar.

Brian is an incredible, talented teacher with a unique method for teaching kids to play guitar. Always great energy and positive vibes!

We love this class, my 7 year has learned so much!

This is not your average guitar lesson! Brian weaves a magical world at Rock Dojo, complete with an epic hero's journey, badges to earn levels, and always starting from a place of having fun.

Our little girl rocked out listening to the history of black rock and roll at the library, so fun, incredibly charismatic instructor, and just a blast

Thank you for these amazing programs and providing such a welcoming and amazing environment for our children to learn!

My 10 year old has really enjoyed her experience with RockDojo! Highly recommend

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.