Why Girls Should Learn to Play Guitar
I didn’t play guitar until I was a teenager — and that is still my only regret, now that I’m a part-time musician and full-time parent.
Wakefield Music: a Sweet, Acoustic Guitar Escape for Rhode Island Beach Trippers
I was thrilled to stumble upon Wakefield Music while on a family beach trip to Rhode Island’s coast this summer.
Happy 2024! Let’s Make it Rock
A special message from Rockmommy’s editor on gratitude, moving into 2024, and rocking the new year.
Happy 2023! Let’s Make it Rock
A special message from Rockmommy’s editor on gratitude, moving into 2023, and rocking the new year.
Got 7 Minutes? Learn to Play Moana’s ‘Shiny’ (and Make Your Kids Happy)
Learn to play the Disney Moana song ‘Shiny’ in 7 minutes and make your kids happy!
Loog Guitar Founder Rafael Atijas Talks About the Iconic Instrument for Kids
Rafael Atijas, founder and CEO of Loog Guitar, shared the inspiration behind his iconic brand with Rockmommy.
Me Time = Learning the Guitar Riffs for a Western Classic
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom When I was little — well, like 11 or 12 — my dad Don Torrieri got me to watch “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” for the first time. I kind of knew what it was about (I mean, the title says it all), but I didn’t quite get the…
After-School Rockstars: Music Mama Wendy Mitchell’s Best Advice on Finding the Right Lessons for Your Kids
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom Rocker moms and dads who want to start their budding Taylor Swift, Bob Dylan, or Ludwig van Beethoven on music lessons — but have no clue on what to do first — should meet Wendy Mitchell of Ridgefield, Conn. In addition to playing bass and singing in various original and cover…
8 Perfect Mother’s Day Ideas for Rocker Moms
by Marisa Torrieri Bloom She’s spirited, strong, and plays in a rock-and-roll band. And if she’s also a mom, she’s hoping for some good loot on May 8th. If you’re looking for something special to give a rockmommy for Mother’s Day, here are some great ideas: 1. Yunko Guitar Cookie Cutter set, $14.52: The rockmommy in…
Why I Gave up My Gibson G-Force Auto Tuner
I couldn’t have been more thrilled with my 5th anniversary wedding present — a 2015 Gibson SG Standard electric guitar, complete with all the trimmings (great pickups, a warm tone, a rich mahogany finish, etc.). But when I went to tune the thing, twisting the knobs in the same way I’ve twisted knobs for the…
5 Great Signature Guitars Designed for — and Inspired by — Female Rock Guitarists
Not too long ago, rock guitarist St. Vincent — also known as Annie Clark — unveiled an edgy new guitar specifically designed to fit a woman’s body and accommodate her smaller hands. Although pioneers like Daisy Rock have been churning out female-friendly instruments for a while, the news was pretty groundbreaking for a few reasons….
Preparing for a Show Post Baby: What it’s Really Like for a Non-Celebrity Rocker Mom
You hear them on the radio, and see them gracing the covers of the most exclusive women’s magazines: Rocker moms. Articles about them are usually written in the vein of, “how P!nk is balancing diaper duty with recording” or “How mom-of-three Gwen Stefani makes time for cooking and going on tour!” The article you don’t…
