Music Lessons with Berklee College of Music Educator - Composition, Production

Alexander Reyes taught Shevaun Reynolds three new minor chords (E minor, A minor, and D minor) and eighth note rhythms on the guitar. Shevaun practiced chord transitions and combining major and minor chords. Alexander introduced the barre technique for G minor as a preview for the next lesson and assigned practice of the new chords and rhythms.

Alexander is giving Ian a guitar lesson on playing slow blues in A minor, specifically BB King's "The Thrill is Gone." They cover chord voicings (Am7, Dm7, F9, E7#9), strumming techniques, and improvisational phrases using blues boxes and specific fretboard patterns. Alexander will send Ian a backing track to practice with, and they plan to continue lessons next week. The conversation also briefly touches on local events.

Alexander Reyes taught Shevaun Reynolds about major guitar chords and techniques for transitioning between them. Shevaun practiced chord changes using D-A, E-A, C-G, and G-D progressions with a drum beat. Alexander assigned practice exercises including chord switching and a finger strengthening warm-up, and provided a chart of chord diagrams for reference.

Alexander and Ian had a guitar lesson focusing on blues progressions, ninth chords, and soloing techniques. Alexander introduced the "BB King box" for improvisation and provided alternate chord voicings for the song "March E." They discussed music copyright and Alexander assigned practice with the new techniques, promising to send backing tracks.

Alexander taught Shevaun about guitar playing, including power chords, major chords, the A minor pentatonic scale, and basic rhythms. Shevaun practiced improvising with scales and playing chords with different rhythms. Alexander provided access to the lesson materials and suggested breaking down practice into smaller segments.

Alexander taught Ian blues guitar techniques, including chromatic runs, chord embellishments (A, G9th, C9th, D9th), shuffle rhythm, and finding 1-4-5 chords using a fretboard pattern. He also covered blues scale practice, hammer-ons, and recommends a blues playlist for further learning.