University of Miami Music Lessons: Theory, Composition, Production & More

Student and Tutor spent the majority of the session on guitar practice, focusing on fingerpicking patterns, chord progressions, and refining two musical pieces (Numbers 5 and 16). The class concluded with music theory, where the Student practiced writing different types of seventh chords (dominant, major, minor) and their inversions, as well as applying them in a I-V7-I chord progression. For next week, the Student plans to explore music notation software for theory exercises.

The Student and Tutor focused on refining guitar techniques, including fingerpicking patterns and various strumming rhythms, applied across major, minor, and seventh chords. They worked on smooth chord transitions, dynamic control, and metronome practice. The session also included ear training exercises on major and minor scales using the piano, and the Student was assigned to practice fingerpicking and strumming with seventh chords for the upcoming week, as well as to review specific artist songs.

The Student and Tutor worked on guitar technique, focusing on warm-ups, finger dexterity, and sound clarity for both right and left hands. They practiced chord progressions in C major and D major, addressing transitions and finger placement. They also rehearsed a specific piece, "A minor number 5," focusing on improving challenging sections at a slower tempo. The theory portion, involving seventh chords and notation software, was postponed due to technical issues, with a plan to revisit it next week.

Student and Tutor focused on refining guitar chord technique, including G, C, A, E, and D major chords. They practiced achieving clear sounds through proper finger placement, pressure, and hand curvature. The session then introduced and practiced various right-hand fingerpicking patterns, and the Student was provided with exercises to continue developing right-hand dexterity and incorporating these patterns with chords.

Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques, including strumming and fingerpicking patterns across major, minor, and seventh chords, with a focus on left-hand clarity and right-hand rhythmic accuracy. The session also covered music theory, specifically note identification in both treble and bass clefs, and differentiating between natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. The Student's homework involves practicing all patterns with chord changes, and future lessons will explore lead sheets and pentatonic scale improvisation.

The Student and Tutor extensively practiced guitar chords, focusing on correcting left-hand finger placement, curvature, and pressure for G, C, A, E, and D major chords. They also introduced and rehearsed various right-hand strumming patterns, emphasizing rhythm and consistency. The Student is encouraged to continue practicing chord clarity and strumming patterns; the next session is scheduled for the following Sunday.