Guitar lessons near you in Joliet, IL

The Student and Tutor worked on new guitar techniques, starting with a review of basic chords and then introducing C major and G major chords. They learned two shapes of the pentatonic blues scale and practiced a new finger dexterity exercise across the fretboard. The Student was assigned to practice these new chords, scale shapes, and finger exercises for the upcoming week.

The tutor and student worked on practicing and improving two guitar songs, "Every Breath You Take" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." The student received feedback on finger placement, note accuracy, and tuning, with encouragement to continue practicing these pieces.

The Tutor and Student focused on fundamental guitar techniques, including string and fret numbering, hand positioning, and finger assignments. They discussed the importance of proper guitar tuning using recommended apps and introduced the 'spider walk' exercise for finger dexterity. The Student was assigned practice exercises to reinforce these foundational concepts.

The session focused on guitar technique and song practice, starting with a review of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and progressing to "Happy Birthday," where the Student practiced rhythm and fingering. The Student also worked on C and G major scales and learned new chords (E minor, G, A, C). Homework was assigned to continue practicing "Happy Birthday" for timing and to master the newly introduced chords.

The Student and Tutor practiced various classical guitar pieces, including Andantino, Prelude, Etude in C, Andante No. 8, and Green Sleeves, with a focus on improving technique and challenging sections. They also worked on specific guitar techniques like harmonics and octave exercises. Music theory was introduced, covering pentatonic scales and the CAGED system, with plans to apply these concepts in future electric guitar lessons. The Student was encouraged to practice these pieces and new techniques, including "Moon River" and the "Batman Theme" on electric guitar, for the next session.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar technique, practicing finger exercises with a metronome to improve dexterity and speed. They also worked on major and minor bar chords, addressing proper finger placement and transitions. The session concluded with the introduction of chords and a simplified bass line tab for the song "Stand By Me," which the Student began to practice.