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The student and tutor reviewed fundamental guitar techniques, including strumming, chord formation, and finger placement. They practiced forming basic chords, discussed tuning methods using both ear and an app, and learned to read chord diagrams and tablature for playing melodies. The session concluded with an emphasis on consistent practice for improvement.

The tutor and student discussed scheduling adjustments and then focused on guitar practice, working through finger exercises and a specific song. They reviewed chord transitions and strumming patterns, with the tutor providing feedback and setting practice goals for the next session.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar technique and song practice. They worked on linear exercises, advanced to practicing eighth notes with a metronome, and then applied open chords and strumming patterns to "Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Homework includes practicing eighth notes from 70-80 BPM and continuing with the song, incorporating power chords with a capo for the chorus.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar pick technique, specifically addressing dynamic control and consistency in strumming. They discussed concepts like "grazing" the strings, the importance of follow-through, and hand speed. The Student also explored alternative chord fingerings for increased flexibility and practiced "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Take It Easy," with a plan to dedicate 5 hours to pick practice before the next session.

Student and Tutor reviewed C major triads and inversions, practicing their application across the guitar fretboard. They also explored various C major scale shapes and engaged in an improvisation exercise using both scales and triads over a backing track. The session concluded with a detailed review of a specific R&B piece, addressing chord transitions and fingering, and setting a future plan to focus on strumming techniques.

The student and tutor worked on improving guitar playing speed and accuracy through finger exercises and a new linear exercise designed to enhance finger extension. They also practiced challenging power chord transitions within a song, focusing on rhythmic precision and timing, with recommendations to use a metronome and vocal counting for practice.