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

The student and tutor reviewed music theory concepts related to guitar playing, including identifying notes by ear, understanding major and minor chords, and applying Roman numeral analysis to keys and chord progressions. They practiced exercises for aural skill development and discussed strategies for learning songs and transposing keys, with a focus on the key of C. Future lessons will continue exploring new musical concepts and songs.

The tutor and student discussed melodic guitar soloing techniques, focusing on how to develop a personal style by studying and imitating inspirational guitarists. They practiced improvising over blues and rock backing tracks, analyzed song moods, and introduced exercises for improving fretboard transitions. The student was encouraged to identify and learn from their musical heroes for future practice.

The Tutor and Student explored music theory, focusing on constructing scales, determining chord qualities within a key, and understanding key signatures using the Circle of Fifths. They also touched upon guitar-specific techniques like note identification on the fretboard and finger positioning for chords, with plans to continue practicing these concepts.

The Tutor and Student analyzed the guitar song "What It's Like" by Everlast, breaking down its chord progressions, intro melody, and strumming patterns. They also discussed songwriting techniques and the use of simple chord structures in music. The session concluded with a review of the song's technical elements and practice exercises.

The session involved a review of guitar soloing techniques and scale memorization, followed by an introduction to exercises for hand position shifting and finger alternation. The Student practiced sequences and patterns within scales and will receive files for the shifting exercise and chapter content.

The student and tutor discussed guitar techniques, focusing on string bending issues and chord voicings with the third in the bass, including movable shapes and inversions. They also explored sus2 and sus4 chords, their construction, and usage in chord progressions. The tutor assigned practice with inversions and sus2 chords.