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
Your guitar teacher expertise
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Songs and Repertoire
Scales and Modes
Music theory
Guitar for beginners
Chord Progressions
Chords and Rhythms
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.
Engaging guitar lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Guitar concept taught by Karl
The Student practiced scales and melodies on the E and B strings, focusing on note recognition, finger placement, and consistent tempo. New strumming patterns were introduced, and the Student practiced transitioning between C and G7 chords. The Tutor will send recordings of melodies and chord progressions for further practice.
Note Reading on the Staff
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement and Technique
Strumming Patterns
Chord Transitions and Strumming
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)
Chord Simplification
Crossing Over Technique
Piano Fingering Optimization
In a recent piano lesson, Karl guided LJ through music theory concepts essential for piano playing, specifically covering chord voicings, inversions, and sheet music interpretation. LJ actively practiced chords such as G/B, B flat, F/A, and F major 7, and together they dissected the structure of several songs. As a follow-up, Karl plans to send LJ a comprehensive guide on chord construction.
Eighth Notes
Chord Inversions (G/B)
B Flat Major Chord
F Major 7 Chord
Sheet Music Structure
Karl led a piano lesson with Destini, concentrating on foundational skills including rhythm reading, treble and bass clef notation, dynamics, and articulation. Destini dedicated time to practicing melodies in both clefs, receiving valuable feedback on her accuracy and musical expression. For her weekly practice, Karl assigned exercises from the lesson, with a particular focus on the grand staff and enhancing musical expression.
Dynamics
Staccato
Bass Clef
Grand Staff
Andante
Karl recently led a piano lesson with LJ, focusing on techniques like chord transitions, finger placements, and playing specific songs. LJ demonstrated her current playing methods, and Karl provided feedback on her fingerings and hand positions. They agreed that their next lesson would concentrate on adding chords to melodies and reviewing chord charts for pieces such as "Beautiful Dreamer."
Chord Transitions
Sheet Music Interpretation
Playing by Ear & Adding Chords
Finger Placement Flexibility
On August 1, 2025, Karl Kim provided a guitar lesson to a learner from Fresno's vibrant Tower District. This lesson centered on mastering bar chords and various seventh chords—specifically F7, Bâ™7, Gm7, Em7, and Bm7. They applied these new skills to "Vope Spring Rain" and 2-5-1 progressions, with Karl incorporating exercises to enhance technique. Practice was assigned, and a method book was recommended for continued study. Their next lesson is set for Wednesday.
2-5-1 Progression
Bar Chord Technique
Minor Seventh Chords
Dominant Seventh Chords
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Guitar for beginners
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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
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Amp Simulators
DAWs
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