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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Guitar lessons - Karl Kim
Bachelors degree
/ 30 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
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Ear training
Fingerstyle
Songs and Repertoire
Music theory
Scales and Modes
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions
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 concept taught by Karl
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
The student practiced identifying intervals, rhythms, and dynamics in musical pieces. They worked on piano technique, focusing on finger dexterity and playing without looking at their hands. The Tutor provided exercises to improve hand positioning and understanding of octaves.
Tempo Marking: Largo
Octave Recognition and Performance
Technical Exercise: Perfect Fifths
Legato Performance
Dynamics: Crescendo and Diminuendo
Rhythmic Accuracy in 2/4 Time
Interval Identification
The Student practiced chords (G, C, D7), melodies, and sight-reading using exercises from their guitar book. The Student was introduced to the concept of improvisation over a 12-bar blues progression. Homework includes practicing specific exercises, reviewing chords, and experimenting with improvisation.
Third String Notes & Review
Introduction to Seventh Chords: G7
Improvisation Basics
Duets and Harmonization
Chord Progressions: The 12-Bar Blues
The Student and Tutor focused on improving sight-reading and rhythmic accuracy with piano pieces. The Student worked on a new piece, identifying notes, understanding repeat signs, and practicing with a metronome. Rhythm reading exercises were introduced, and the Tutor provided material for practice and suggested a piano workbook.
Note Recognition and Recall
Metronome Use and Tempo Control
Practicing in Chunks
Repeat Signs
Staccato Articulation
Dotted Quarter Notes
Rhythm Reading
The Student practiced guitar exercises on both the E and B strings, focusing on note recognition, tempo consistency, and finger positioning. They worked through exercises in the student's book, learning new notes on the B string and practicing transitions between strings. The Tutor assigned specific exercises for practice and will provide recordings to aid in learning strumming patterns.
Reading Music: Note Durations and Tempo
Finger Placement and Technique
Reading Music: Connecting Lines
String-to-String Transitions
Strumming Patterns and Rhythms
Measures and Time Signatures
During their piano lesson, Karl guided Destini through a new song, focusing on fingering techniques for complex chords and sections. He introduced the concept of "D.S. al Coda" to help Destini understand the song's structure and repeats. They also agreed to alternate between working on the method book and learning new songs in future lessons.
D.S. al Coda (Da Capo al Coda)
Piano Fingering Optimization
Crossing Over Technique
Chord Simplification
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Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Learning tools used in guitar classes
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music
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