Karl Kim
Keyboardist and composer with 19 years of experience specializing in jazz, rock, and pop playing styles.
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Piano lessons - Karl Kim
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Karl - Your piano teacher
Hello! Karl here. I've been playing piano and keyboard for over 19 years in a wide variety of musical settings, ranging from musical theater pit orchestras to rock bands to church services and more, and hold a Bachelor's degree in music from New York University. Now, I offer lessons specializing in playing keyboard in jazz, rock, and pop styles. I cover how to play chords, improvisation, ear training, and stylistic approaches to keyboard playing. My lessons are catered to keyboardists of all ages and a variety of skill levels, backgrounds, and personal goals. I also teach composition, and encourage it as a part of the way I teach, so especially if you ever wanted to write your own music, feel free to reach out to me and we can talk more! I also offer DAW music production instruction as well, both to take keyboard and composition skills to the next level.
Karl graduated from New York University
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Music theory
Piano lessons at a glance
Listening is a huge part of making music, so ear training and music theory are a huge part of how I teach. Not only will I teach where the fingers should go, but I will emphasize an understanding of what the music is supposed to sound like. Listening to the vast array of music that is already out there is also a core part of my teaching. One of the first questions I ask students every lesson is about the kind of music they want to play. We'll then listen to that music, I will point out what to listen for, and then apply the lessons learned from active listening to playing, both the song itself as well as through exercises that develop the technique necessary to get the sound we're looking for. That said, I do not stop at teaching how to replicate; I encourage the student to get creative with the new tools (as in techniques and knowledge) they gain along the way, and that's when I encourage the student to improvise and compose music of their own. That way, the student gains an even deeper understanding of music through experimentation.
Piano concept taught by Karl
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.
Eighth Notes
Formata (Pause)
Playing Octaves
Metronome Practice
Muting Techniques
Key Signatures
Repeat Signs
Half Rests
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.
Major Five Finger Patterns
Transposition
Musical Dynamics
Retardando (rit.)
Repeat Signs and Dynamics
Note Duration with Dots
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
Tonic and Dominant
Major Triads
Five Finger Patterns on Black Keys
Half Steps and Whole Steps
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
Every Good Boy Does Fine and FACE mnemonic
Differentiating A Notes on the Fretboard and Staff
Introduction to Notes on the Sixth String
Notes on the Fifth String Review
Reading Notes Below the Staff
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.
Interval Identification
Rhythmic Accuracy in 2/4 Time
Dynamics: Crescendo and Diminuendo
Legato Performance
Tempo Marking: Largo
Technical Exercise: Perfect Fifths
Octave Recognition and Performance
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.
Chord Progressions: The 12-Bar Blues
Third String Notes & Review
Duets and Harmonization
Improvisation Basics
Introduction to Seventh Chords: G7
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