Karl Kim
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Karl Kim
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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About your music teacher
I'm Karl Kim, a man of many musical hats: composer, an audio engineer, a multi-instrumentalist, and occasionally a conductor and DJ as well. My musical journey started off with piano lessons at age six, and from there I have picked up many other instruments over the years, including but not limited to: violin, guitar, trombone, and various percussion instruments. I have also studied a wide variety of genres of music, including but not limited to jazz, rock, metal, electronic, pop, experimental, and various folk musics from around the world. This journey also has included, for the past decade, composing music of a similarly wide variety of genres and earning a B.M. in Music Theory and Composition at New York University. Since then, I have composed music for a variety of scenarios, including but not limited to for the concert hall, for films, and for video games.
Karl graduated from New York University
Your music teacher expertise
Jazz
Metal
Film/Movie
Pop
Classical
Learner types for music lessons
Music for adults
Music for intermediate
Music for beginners
Music for kids
Music lessons at a glance
My teaching approach encourages creativity, experimentation, use of compositional techniques, and exploration of the musical world the composer is living in today. Speaking of today, music technology is also a core part of my teaching, especially an approach to technology that will help the student adapt to such an ever-rapidly changing field. My lessons are aimed at beginner and intermediate level composers of all ages, and catered to the individual student's background, interests, and goals. Lessons generally consist of a custom-tailored blend of the following: constructive feedback on music the student is currently creating, introduction to music that the student might find worth listening to, introduction and implementation of theory concepts and compositional techniques, music technology training, and allowing the student to experiment.
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Music concepts taught by Karl
The session focused on improving chord transitions, learning new strumming patterns, and introducing the D major chord. The Student practiced specific exercises to enhance fluidity between chord changes and explored a common chord progression. The Tutor assigned practice focusing on smooth transitions and applying new strumming patterns to previously learned material.
Chord Transitions
C to D7 Transition
Strumming Patterns and Rhythms
D Chord
Common Chord Progression
Adapting Strumming Patterns
The Tutor guided the Student through exercises involving harmonization, transposition, and the introduction of 16th notes. The Student practiced rhythms and prepared to learn a piano duet. The homework includes practicing the 16th note exercises and learning the primo part of the duet, using provided MP3 files as a reference.
Piano Duets: Primo and Secundo Parts
Accidentals: Natural Sign and Cautionary Accidentals
Repeat Signs: D.C. al Fine
16th Notes in 3/8 Time
16th Notes: Introduction
Transposition Practice
Harmonization Review: Tonic and Dominant
The Student practiced identifying key signatures, scales, and rhythms, and was introduced to harmonization. They worked through musical exercises, transposing melodies and applying tonic and dominant chords. The Tutor assigned additional harmonization exercises as homework.
Harmonization Using Tonic and Dominant
A Major Key
F Major Hand Position
E Flat Major Key Signature
B Flat Identification
Transposition Techniques
The session involved the student practicing guitar techniques, including chord transitions, strumming patterns, and sight-reading. The student worked on specific exercises and songs to improve finger placement, rhythm, and coordination. The tutor assigned practice focusing on smooth transitions between chords and melodies in preparation for the next lesson.
C Chord Finger Placement and Transitions
Fingering for Specific Notes
Avoiding Pauses and Maintaining Rhythm
C and G Chord Transitions
Wrist Motion vs. Forearm Movement
Strumming Patterns
E Minor Chord Application and Integration
The student and tutor reviewed previously assigned pieces, focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and efficient fingering techniques. The tutor introduced new strumming patterns and a modified fingering approach for "The Star-Spangled Banner." The student was assigned specific sections to practice and encouraged to apply the new strumming patterns to older exercises.
Eighth Note Rhythm and Tempo
C Chord Shape and Finger Placement in Melodies
Down-Up Strumming Technique
Strumming Pattern Variations
E Minor Chord
The student practiced rhythm exercises in various time signatures, including 3/8, and worked on differentiating dynamic levels in a musical piece. They also learned about accent signs and slurs and sight-read pieces in F major and G major, with a brief review of transposition. The student is expected to practice the rhythm exercises and sight-reading pieces at home.
Dynamics: *piano*
*mezzo forte*
and *forte*
Accent Sign
Review of Transposition
3/8 Time Signature
Slurs
Teaching tools used in music classes
Recording Apps
Looping Software
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
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