In this excerpt from the Beginner Learning Pathway, Karl breaks down the absolute fundamentals of guitar playing.
Karl Kerfoot
Teaches
foundations
Take your playing to the next level by learning fundamental lead & rhythm concepts from Pickup Music's Head of Education.
Learn from the best
Karl's blend of professional touring and teaching experience give him unique insight into how to help guitarists level up.
- Learn how to craft a compelling solo
- Build a rock-solid rhythm guitar foundation
- Become a well-rounded lead & rhythm guitarist
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Meet your mentor
Karl Kerfoot
Not only is Karl our Head of Education, he's also a touring guitarist who's played with legendary bands like Lord Huron and Albert Hammond Jr. (of the Strokes).
As an educator, he taught at Los Angeles City College for 5 years where he developed guitar curricula, taught group classes, and mentored students 1-on-1.
Karl's years of teaching and touring experience give him a unique insight into guitar learning. You're going to love his step-by-step approach to teaching real-world concepts that make leveling up on guitar a blast.
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