Learn the Korean Bamboo Flute — Taught in English by Dr Hyelim Kim

The first structured online daegeum course in English, based on the acclaimed video guide An Introduction to the Daegeum. Instrument bundles shipped worldwide.

An Introduction to the Daegeum — The Online Course

Ten lessons taking you from your very first breath to your first Korean melody — with the classical repertoire as your horizon.

Foundations — the daegeum’s history and meaning, choosing your instrument, structure and care

Technique — posture, creating your first sound, fingering, ornamentation

Your first pieces — play along step by step, at your own pace

Where it leads — guided listening: Daegeum Sanjo and Cheongseonggok

Plus: monthly live Q&A with Dr Kim, lifetime access, learn at your own pace.

Launch price £79 (regular £99). Course + Daegeum bundle: instrument personally selected by Dr Kim, shipping quoted at checkout.

New to Korean flutes? Start with the danso — free.

The danso is a small vertical bamboo flute and the friendliest way in. Our free video series gets you playing your first notes — no commitment needed.

Danso + starter guide bundle: £39 — instrument shipped to your door, with Dr Kim’s quick-start guide.

Your teacher

Dr Hyelim Kim has performed at the British Museum, COP26, and the Holland Festival, and has taught Korean music for over a decade through Korean Music UK. She holds a PhD in music and is a recipient of the Paul Hamlyn Award for Artists — one of the UK’s most prestigious awards for musicians.

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Courses launch this autumn. Join the mailing list below for early-bird pricing and a free mini-lesson.