Karl Kim
Guitar lessons for all ages, all skill levels, and all tastes in music from an NYU music school graduate.



Private lessons - Karl Kim
Bachelors degree
$16
$15
/ 30 min
About 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


Guitar lessons overview
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.
Guitar teacher who keeps it simple
Breaks down chords and strumming in easy steps
Highly trusted guitar teacher by parents
87% parents find real musical growth and stronger focus at home
Flexible scheduling for guitar lessons
92% students say guitar classes easily fit into their weekly routines
Your guitar teacher specialities
Guitar Techniques
Scales and Modes
Chords and Rhythms
Music theory
Songs and Repertoire
Strumming and Picking Techniques
Chord Progressions

Guitar concept taught by Karl
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.
Dominant Seventh Chords
2-5-1 Progression
Minor Seventh Chords
Bar Chord Technique
Karl provided Vu with a guitar lesson, focusing on techniques such as bending, sliding, and finger placement to improve his playing on specific songs. They reviewed the "She's Gone" solo and explored methods to enhance its execution. Karl shared his YouTube channel and promised to send tabs, and they agreed to adjust their future lesson schedule to 11:30.
String Bending
Pentatonic Scales
Palm muting
Fret Wraps
Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
Karl taught Vu Le guitar, focusing on solos from "Wild Horses" (Mark Allen cover) and "She's Gone" (Steelheart). They practiced bending, sliding and improvisation, breaking down solos and using a metronome. Karl will provide tab notation, and Vu Le rescheduled the next lesson for 11:30.
Guitar Bending Technique
Metronome Practice
A Major Pentatonic Scale
Scooping Motion for Bending
Types of guitar lessons
Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric Guitar
Classical Guitar
Bass Guitar
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in guitar classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Amp Simulators
PDF Sheet Music
Student types for guitar lessons
Guitar for adults
Guitar for intermediate
Guitar for beginners
Interactive guitar lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons

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