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

The Student and Tutor worked on refining guitar playing techniques, focusing on finger-picking patterns, rhythm, and tempo control in two specific pieces. The session concluded with a comprehensive discussion on strategies for teaching guitar, including lesson structuring, warm-up techniques, and repertoire management. The Student found the teaching tips very helpful.

Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive guitar lesson, starting with technical warm-ups for finger coordination and applying various right-hand patterns to chord progressions in G major. They practiced two specific pieces, refining musicality, articulation, and left-hand finger placement to avoid muted notes. The session also delved into music theory, differentiating between major 7th, minor 7th, and dominant 7th chords and practicing chord progressions in C major and G major. The Tutor outlined plans to introduce minor 7th chords and minor progressions in the subsequent lesson.

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational guitar techniques, primarily practicing major chords (E, A, D, G, C) with an emphasis on finger curvature, pressure, and hand positioning to achieve clear sounds and prevent wrist tension. They also covered right-hand finger-picking patterns and discussed the impact of guitar string types on playability, with the Tutor recommending the Student explore softer strings for easier learning. The Student plans to visit a music store to inquire about string options and paused their membership for a few months.

The Student and Tutor practiced various guitar techniques, including applying different strumming and finger-picking patterns to seventh chords, and improving the speed and clarity of chord transitions. They also explored the application of pentatonic scales for soloing and reviewed fundamental music theory concepts such as major and natural minor scale construction. The next session was scheduled for October 18th, allowing the Student time to practice these techniques and new songs.

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.