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Raine guided Asher through the verse section of a song, introducing a new finger-picking pattern and chord shapes. Asher diligently practiced the strumming pattern and chord transitions. To aid in rhythm internalization, Raine offered to create a drum loop. The lesson concluded with a discussion on the intricate relationship between finger-picking and strumming patterns.

Raine guided an individual from Fresno's vibrant Tower District through guitar playing, specifically focusing on the verse section of a song and a particular strumming pattern (down, down, up, up, down, up). The learner dedicated time to practicing this strumming pattern. They scheduled another lesson to continue working on the verse for "Dust in the Wind," and Raine suggested reviewing the intro and strumming patterns before the next lesson.

Raine and Mackenzie dedicated their guitar lesson to learning bar chords, applying them to a simplified version of Jeff Buckley's 'Lover, You Should Have Come Over.' Mackenzie focused on practicing B minor, E major, and E minor bar chord shapes, as well as simplified C# minor, F#, and G6 chords from the song. Raine will send a video of herself playing the chords to assist Mackenzie with her practice.

Raine guided a dedicated learner from California State University, Fresno, through various guitar techniques. The lesson focused on alternate picking, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides, emphasizing the improvement of finger strength and hand positioning. This individual also gained proficiency in the pentatonic scale, learning how to apply it creatively to construct melodies while practicing the newly acquired techniques. For continued development, Raine will provide a video and directions, uploading them to the learner's drive folder.

Raine Stern provided vocal coaching to Austin, guiding him to strengthen his chest voice and improve breath control. During their lesson, Austin practiced various exercises and began applying the concepts to the song "Fly Me to the Moon." For homework, Raine assigned him to continue practicing the song, focusing on memorization and transposing it to find the optimal key for his voice.

Raine Stern provided a guitar lesson to a Northwood resident, focusing on improving their strumming technique and introducing new chords. They analyzed the individual's current playing style, discussed pick placement and wrist motion, and began learning "Sweet Home Alabama." Raine will share a Google Drive folder with resources, and a follow-up lesson was scheduled for the weekend, where the individual's audio setup will be improved.