Karl Kim
Guitar lessons for all ages, all skill levels, and all tastes in music from an NYU music school graduate.
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Karl Kim
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Karl - Know your guitar teacher
Hello! Karl here! I've been a musician for 19 years and a guitarist for 16, and am offering guitar lessons for all ages and all skill levels. I perform and teach a wide variety of musical genres from classical to jazz to rock and everything in between! Whether you want to learn Bach, Wes Montgomery, AC/DC, or something else even more out there, I can help you get there. We'll go through all the techniques you need to get where you want as well, whether that be strumming, fingerstyle, shredding, mastery of scales and arpeggios, whatever you need to sound they way you want! As a Music Theory and Composition graduate of New York University, I can also teach music theory, composition/songwriting, and audio engineering. If you ever wanted to know more about how music works, how to write your own music, and how to mix your recordings, I can help with that!
Karl graduated from New York University
Your guitar teacher expertise
Music theory
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Guitar Techniques
Ear training
Chord Progressions
Chords and Rhythms
Guitar for beginners
Guitar lessons quick guide
I encourage creativity and expanding the student's horizons in my lessons. While the lesson might begin with whatever the student wants to work on, that could just be the jumping off point for me to dig into my vast knowledge of the musical world around us and introduce the student to something they may never have heard of before. For example, a lesson that begins with Metallica may end with an introduction to another thrash metal great such as Megadeth. Or a more in-depth dive into a technique you need to use in a specific song can feature a selection of other songs that use it. I also encourage the development of good technique and good practice habits using the tools of today, including tuners, metronomes, and recording equipment. Students are also encouraged to challenge themselves by looking into learning something that may seem daunting at first, but with enough practice is doable. That way, the student does not stop making progress and improving themselves as a musician.
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Guitar concepts taught by Karl
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.
E Minor Chord
Strumming Pattern Variations
C Chord Shape and Finger Placement in Melodies
Eighth Note Rhythm and Tempo
Down-Up Strumming Technique
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.
3/8 Time Signature
Accent Sign
Slurs
Review of Transposition
Dynamics: *piano*
*mezzo forte*
and *forte*
The Student reviewed musical pieces focusing on rests, eighth notes, and rhythm. The session included practicing muting techniques, playing one octave higher, and using a metronome for tempo control. The homework is to practice pieces 69, 70, and 71 with a metronome, focusing on accuracy and rhythm.
Formata (Pause)
Playing Octaves
Metronome Practice
Key Signatures
Repeat Signs
Eighth Notes
Half Rests
Muting Techniques
The session covered reviewing five-finger major patterns, an introduction to transposing music, and learning a new song with a focus on rhythm, dynamics, and repeats. The student practiced transposing exercises in different keys and worked on balancing dynamics while playing the new song. The tutor provided feedback on rhythm and dynamics, setting the stage for continued practice.
Transposition
Musical Dynamics
Retardando (rit.)
Repeat Signs and Dynamics
Note Duration with Dots
Major Five Finger Patterns
The student and tutor reviewed whole and half steps and then learned how to construct major five-finger patterns and major triads in various keys, including those starting on black keys. The student practiced playing five-finger exercises and triads. The session concluded with a plan to resume the regular Friday schedule.
Major Five Finger Patterns
Half Steps and Whole Steps
Five Finger Patterns on Black Keys
Tonic and Dominant
Major Triads
The Student and Tutor reviewed guitar melodies, chords, and note reading, focusing on songs 45, 46, and practicing Green Sleeves. The session introduced sixth-string notes and sight-reading exercises, with emphasis on recognizing notes below the staff. The Student was assigned numbers 50 through 55 for practice, and the Tutor will provide a note chart.
Holding Notes for the Correct Duration
Notes on the Fifth String Review
Introduction to Notes on the Sixth String
Reading Notes Below the Staff
Differentiating A Notes on the Fretboard and Staff
Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE mnemonic
Learner for guitar lessons
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for adults
Guitar for beginners
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
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