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During a guitar lesson, a university student from UC Irvine and their instructor delved into advanced music concepts. They discussed chord variations, inversions, and instrument ranges within ensembles, using examples from Snarky Puppy. The lesson also involved analyzing the chord progression of "Kai Kai Kitan" and beginning to learn the first solo in "Comfortably Numb." The instructor plans to send the student videos demonstrating how to play both songs.

During a recent guitar lesson, Marco and Lucy delved into Travis picking techniques, specifically for the song "Landslide." Their focus was on precise finger assignments and smooth chord transitions. Marco also shared insights into the harmonized major scale, explaining its utility in grasping chord progressions. For her practice, Lucy was encouraged to work on Travis picking, barre chords, and rhythm by playing along with recordings, and to prepare any questions she had about soloing for their upcoming lesson.

During a recent guitar lesson, Marco coached Jared on refining his right-hand technique, a crucial aspect of guitar playing, to enhance speed, fluidity, and rhythm. Jared received detailed advice on forearm rotation, alternate picking, pick angles, and pick thicknesses. Marco also recommended that Jared study other players and practice with a metronome. As a follow-up, Marco plans to send Jared a video of Corey Wong demonstrating right-hand exercises.

During a recent guitar lesson, Marco taught a learner from Montana Vista how to play 'Stand By Me' on the guitar. The instruction focused on the A, F#m, D, and E chord progression. The individual practiced finger placement, strumming techniques, and rhythm, and was provided with a chord chart for home practice.

Marco and Michael engaged in a detailed discussion on music theory, exploring concepts like harmonized scales, borrowed chords, and chord progressions, using Billie Eilish's "Happier Than Ever" as a practical example. Michael shared how his focus on the guitar parts in songs had significantly altered his listening experience. Building on this, Marco suggested leveraging multitracks in GarageBand to dissect individual instrument contributions in well-known songs, thereby gaining a deeper understanding of their role in the overall sound.

During a recent guitar lesson, Marco guided Jared through the intricacies of modes, emphasizing their connection to major and minor scales and practical application in soloing. Jared actively engaged by practicing the modes on his guitar, and the two also delved into techniques for identifying and applying these musical structures in various contexts. For their upcoming lesson, scheduled for Sunday, they decided to concentrate on pick technique and electric guitar.