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Student and Tutor had a guitar lesson where they reviewed blues scales, focusing on adding the blues note and understanding chromatic movement. They practiced various picking techniques, including alternate, economy, and sweep picking, and applied them to power and barre chords. The session also included a deep dive into the history and styles of blues music (Delta, Texas, Chicago) and the origins of R&B, followed by rhythmic chord practice with ghost notes and initial instruction on proper fingerpicking posture. The Tutor planned to send follow-up songs for inspiration.

This session focused on foundational guitar techniques, with the tutor guiding the student through proper chord formation for E minor and D major. They practiced finger positioning, wrist articulation, and troubleshooting muted notes, emphasizing precise technique for clear sound production.

The student and tutor worked on learning guitar tablature and techniques for the song "Born of Broken Dream." They practiced specific passages, including slides and pull-offs, and explored chord shapes like F major and its transposed version. The tutor plans to send the student resources for the F chord and backing tracks for practice.

The Tutor and Student worked on learning the guitar riff and solo for "Roadhouse Blues" by The Doors, focusing on pentatonic scales and specific fingerings. They also began discussing the introduction to an Arctic Monkeys song for future practice.

The tutor and student worked through various guitar studies, focusing on reading music, finger placement, and playing techniques for common time signatures. They practiced exercises for chords, melodies, and a prelude, with the tutor providing feedback on technique and sound quality. The student will continue practicing these exercises.

The Student and Tutor worked on improving guitar playing skills, focusing on chord formation, finger technique, and musical timing. They practiced specific chords and strumming patterns, with the Tutor offering guidance on hand positioning and reducing muting issues. The session also included a brief discussion on guitar maintenance and music theory related to chord construction.