The Orange Goodness Music Enrichment Center

Home of Indie Rock Den, Songwriters Club, Peace Den,& RCFD Alumni! Hosted by Mike Of The Orange G! Right brain rock & roll!

The Orange Goodness Music Education Center was founded by veteran musician, Orange Goodness meber & music educator, Mike Michel. We host unique music community outreach events, one of a kind music education programs for teens and adults, & music networking events. Current programs include Indie Rock Den, Peace Den and Songwriters Club! Oh yeah reminder......
1.Go to a live show, get exhausted swea

06/08/2024

Thurs 6/13 Rhythm Guitar Workshop! Attention Guitar players! Learn all the global rhythms of rock and roll on your guitar! Gain more fluidity and rhythmic polish on your guitar! Get better timing and pocket! RRRB is a cool rare music program built for advanced beginners to advanced intermediate players acoustic or electric! Message me for details or leave a comment!Thanks!

02/15/2024

Indie Rock Den concert #3 live in Minneapolis!

02/10/2024

Our Indie Rock Den Class Concert is Sat 2/10 at El Diablo Amps & Guitars in S Minneapolis! 7pm doors, free admission, all ages! Come on down and hang! We’ll be playing 80’s and 90’s indie and alt rock classics. Show starts at 7:30pm! Thanks to Sam Bramble for the flyer!

02/09/2024

The Orange Goodness INDIE ROCK DEN Class Concert is Sat, Feb 10th 7:30pm at El Diablo Amps & Guitars in the Seward Neighborhood Mpls! Free admission! All Ages! Kudos to all the musicians who have participated in IRD! Good vibes yo!

12/19/2023

Our guitar spots for INDIE ROCK DEN #3 are full, but we do have 1 open spot remaining for a rad indie rock singer. Got some vocal pipes that you want to nourish? Meet like minded musicians and build music skills at IRD! Message me or leave a comment! Thanks!

12/17/2023

Some fun photos of The Orange Goodness INDIE ROCK DEN performance El Diablo Amps & Guitars! Session 3 starts up January 11th! Passionate adult musicians who want some inspiration DM me or leave a comment! IRD is a cool thang! Thanks to all who have participated!

12/09/2023

INDIE ROCK DEN session 3 starts up Jan, 11th 2024! IRD could make a unique and life giving holiday gift for a loved one? The coolest rock camp for adult musicians! Session 2 was full and it rocked. Thanks to all who have participated. Leave a comment if you would like more details! This flyer spells it out nicely. Thanks Mike! .

Photos from The Orange Goodness Music Enrichment Center's post 12/02/2023

From the practice room to the big gig! The INDIE ROCK DEN class concert rocked at the new El Diablo Amps & Guitars Last night! What a cool group of musicians and human beings! Featured players aka “ The Cowboy Punkers” are Joe Young, Justin Karch Glen Kelley Simon Petrick Katie Phillips David Musolf Dan Brooks & Sam Clavette! Special thanks to Simon Petrick for his drum instruction and Alan, Collin Aaron and Cody for the big time help setting up the gig! Go visit the new El Diablo Amps & Guitars in the Seward neighborhood in Minneapolis! Indie Rock Den session 3 starts up Jan 11th!

10/05/2023

My INDIE ROCK DEN music camp for adult musicians is rolling along splendidly! Session #2 starts up October 26th at The Foundry Building NE MPLS. Want to sign up? This camp is perfect for blossoming Gen X/ Millennial guitarists, singers, bassists and drummers. Play/perform your favorite Indie/Alt/American songs from your favorite artists, get some personal music instruction, make cool friendships. We meet for 5 weeks every Thursday from 7pm -9pm and celebrate our time together with a cool, casual performance. I provide a non-judgmental and low pressure environment. There is nothing BETTER than live music and playing with others! message me, leave a comment to get more info! Thanks Mike!

09/27/2023

Indie Rock Den & Peace Den Are Up And Running! Charts charts charts! Love it! Authentic Music camps for adult musicians

09/26/2023

Blossoming songwriters! My new Songwriters Club Workshop meets on Thurs, Oct 12th 7pm at The Foundry Building in NE Mpls. Get constructive input on your new song ideas, learn the tricks of the trade, converse with peers in a safe non judgmental environment, get tips from Mike! Limited seating $25! Leave a comment or Message me!

09/14/2023

You should not be at home eating carbs and remaining idle. You should be here burning carbs and engaging with music, our super natural art form. Ongoing music camps monthly! Indie Rock Den, Peace Den, Songwriters club! Prepping for Indie Rock Den tonight at The Foundry Building in NE Mpls! DM me for details! Thanks Mike

09/14/2023

Our 3 new monthly music camps & programs for adult musicians are up and running! Need some inspiration? Music mojo? INDIE ROCK DEN, PEACE DEN and SONGWRITERS CLUB are where's it at! DM Mike here for more info or leave a comment! Thanks!

08/04/2023

Couch Potato Ep3! Kalimba guitar! Broken string trick. Using kess guitar effects tgese days and focusing on the hands, hardware store items and found art. Full playlist link in comments

03/22/2023

We are sorry to hear about the passing of Ed Kepler. Ed was a regular at my former Rock Camp For Dads. He was a good egg. Great guy! He will be missed.

02/03/2023

Our songwriting class performance at El Diablo Guitars in Minneapolis! Kudos to all the performers!

12/09/2022

Music Wisdom For The Music Fanatic Episode #9 Why you like indie/alt rock part 4! Love music but don’t play an instrument? Are you a musician? You are in the right place! Enjoy Mike! Full playlist link in comment section.The Orange Goodness

11/26/2022

Music Wisdom For Music Fanatics Playlist now up on Youtube! We’re up to week #8 of insighful music knowledge for music lovers! Enjoy!

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10/25/2022

6 Ways Songwriters write tunes! EP # 3 Music wisdom for the music fan who doesn’t play an instrument but loves music! Enjoy! If you like my vids please stream The Orange Goodness and come to our shows. Thanks! Link in comments for my full list of cool videos for the music fanatic!

10/19/2022

Hey blossoming writers of any level our first Creative Songwriting Session is full (thanks)! Our second session starts up Nov 17th! It will be amazing and nurturing! More info message here or in the comments! Thanks… Mike

10/14/2022

My YT Live interview with Jazz legend Anthony Cox is still in queue! Ugh! Will let you know soon

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Our Story

The Rock & Roll Therapy Room was founded by veteran musician & music educator, Mike Michel. RRTR hosts one of a kind music education programs for teens and adults like PEACE DEN, ROCK FOR A CAUSE, GET ON THE GRID, & TRADING RIFFS. RRTR is also home of Mike Michel's individual music coaching hub and method, THE ROCK AND ROLL DIET! RRTR is dedicated to empowering musicians and helping them find their unique voice on their instrument. RRTR is the good vibe music community hub and inspiration refueling zone for the creative musician & music fan! Always feel free to contribute and post your cool, unique music news, videos and inspirational stories for all to see and share! Empower, ignite, create! For more goodies n' fun music stuff head to www.mikemichelmusic.com

Right brain rock & roll!

Oh yeah reminder......
1.Go to a live show, get exhausted sweaty and inspired
2.Go Play Your instrument, it needs you & we do too
3.Go find new music and don’t be afraid of older music

Videos (show all)

Indie Rock Den 3 was a grand success! Thank you! IRD session 4 starts up Thurs 3/12!
Couch Potato Ep3! Kalimba guitar! Broken string trick. Using kess guitar effects tgese days and focusing on the hands, h...
Music Wisdom For The Music Fanatic Episode #9 Why you like indie/alt rock part 4! Love music but don’t play an instrumen...
6 Ways Songwriters write tunes! EP# 3 Music wisdom for the music fan who doesn’t play an instrument but loves music! Enj...
My YT Live interview with Jazz legend Anthony Cox is still in queue! Ugh! Will let you know soon
Peace Den Indie & Peace Den Original’s fall music showcase will take place via FB livestream right here on Sunday, Nov 1...
The Rock & Roll Diet Youtube Video Series! Creative Guitar Tips!
Peace Den Acoustic Rock Camps For Adult Musicians Start Up March 5th & 8th!
Peace Den Winter Concert 2020. " Gold" By John Stewart!
My passion is de-mystifying the guitar for blossoming musicians and mentoring songwriters who are building their craft a...
Peace Den Winter Concert 2019! " We Belong"
Peace Den Rehearsing " The Weight"

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