The Elegance of Fingerpicking and Blues
Based in Brooklyn, Simon Kafka is a seasoned musician, both guitarist and pianist, who has played and recorded with renowned artists such as Elle King, Renee Rapp, Jidenna, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Duncan Sheik. He is also the lead guitarist for Aladdin on Broadway and regularly appears on the children’s show Ms. Rachel for Littles, which has amassed over 5 billion views on YouTube.
With a rich and eclectic career, he has performed in over 20 countries and graced the stages of major American TV shows like The Tonight Show, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Ellen. Passionate about blues and fingerpicking, he shares his expertise with enthusiasm and a strong pedagogical approach, drawing from his extensive experience in both live performance and studio recording.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Simon Kafka will guide you through the intricacies of fingerpicking and the soul of blues, blending technique, feel, and musicality.
Your Blues / Fingerstyle Guitar teacher
Master the art of fingerpicking with Simon Kafka and learn to play in the style of the greatest folk and blues guitarists!
Discover the captivating sounds of blues in open tuning and learn the art of slide guitar with Simon Kafka. A unique journey into an expressive and inspiring musical world!
