EPISODE 128 - Kim Perlak

Today, we’re honored to welcome Kim Perlak, an innovative guitarist whose work bridges classical, jazz, and American traditions. As Chair of the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music, Kim has shaped modern guitar education while leading impactful projects like the Veterans Guitar Project and co-authoring Classical Technique for the Modern Guitarist. Her performances blend jazz improvisation with classical technique, and she has collaborated with top musicians across genres. With a career spanning NPR features, cutting-edge curriculum development, and dynamic live performances, Kim continues to inspire guitarists worldwide.