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The session covered CAGED system for guitar chords, focusing on C and A shapes, relative minors, and movable bar chords. The student practiced applying these concepts and worked on specific riffs from "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" and "Seek and Destroy." The tutor assigned practice with bar chord shapes, scales, and continued work on the selected songs, emphasizing the use of a metronome.

The session focused on practicing scales in different positions and applying them to songs like "Boulevard of Broken Dreams," "All Summer Long," and "Seek and Destroy". The Student worked on specific riffs and sections of each song, with attention to rhythm and clean transitions. The Tutor provided guidance on effective practice techniques and also discussed electric guitar equipment for the future.

Nathanael and a learner reviewed CAGED scales and practiced chord transitions in 'House of the Rising Sun.' The individual, who lives near Lafayette Park, also analyzed guitar parts in 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' and worked on rhythm and acoustic guitar parts for a Kid Rock song. For practice, the learner was instructed to play along with the songs and note any challenging sections for future review. Nathanael offered to provide a better transcription of the 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' solo.

During their recent guitar lesson, Nathanael and Georgeanne focused on reviewing CAGED scales, chord transitions within a Cheryl Crow song, and 'House of the Rising Sun.' Georgeanne also embarked on learning the lead guitar line and solo for 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams,' and initiated work on a new piece, 'All Summer Long,' concentrating on its distinctive guitar riff. For homework, Nathanael tasked them with playing along to recordings.

Nathanael and Georgeanne reviewed guitar techniques, focusing on CAGED system scales, chord transitions, and selective strumming. Georgeanne worked on songs like Cheryl Crow and House of the Rising Sun, and they began learning Green Day's Boulevard of Broken Dreams, including its lead guitar line. Nathanael assigned practice on these songs and CAGED shapes, emphasizing challenging areas.

Nathanael guided a student from California State University, Bakersfield, through advanced guitar techniques. They focused on arpeggios, tremolo, rasgueado, and harmonics to enhance fingerpicking speed and introduce new textures. The learner also worked on finger independence, various strumming patterns, and creating harp-like sounds with harmonics. Nathanael recommended exploring pieces by Francisco Tarrega and Paco de Lucia and emphasized practicing with a metronome to build speed.