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The Student and Tutor focused on refining guitar playing techniques, including improving pick holding, increasing playing speed, and enhancing chord transitions by relying more on tactile feel. They practiced a specific song's melody and chords, and discussed the importance of efficient finger positioning and utilizing guitar magazines as a learning resource.

Student and Tutor continued their work on the song "Jesus and Tequila" by Minutemen, focusing on its chord progression, riffs, and bridge section, which involved Dsus2, D, and Dsus4 chords. They also discussed advanced picking techniques, chord voicings like the F-shaped D chord, and broader music theory concepts related to blues and punk aesthetics.

The Student and Tutor practiced two guitar songs: "London Dungeon" by Misfits and "Jesus and Tequila" by Minutemen. They focused on applying music theory concepts like arpeggios, chord transitions, and tonal consistency, as well as practical techniques such as note bending and muted strumming. The Student's homework is to continue practicing the Misfits song with a metronome or along with the track, and to actively think about chord shapes when playing melodies.

Student and Tutor discussed critical aspects of guitar setup, including adjusting action via the bridge and truss rod, and exploring the differences between humbucker and single-coil pickups. The Student then practiced a new punk rock song, "London Dungeon," focusing on its main lick, verse strumming, and chorus progression. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue practicing the song and to pick up their other guitar from the shop with its new setup.

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational guitar concepts, including the transferability of major scale shapes and the construction of chords. They began learning the song "Friction" by Television, breaking down its main guitar riffs, lead lines, and chord progressions, while discussing blues structures and specific playing techniques like hammer-ons. The Student's homework is to practice the song, concentrating on the rhythmic parts, and to listen to the original track.

The tutor and student reviewed fundamental guitar chord shapes and practiced scalar exercises. They then learned to play the song "Steady As She Goes" by The Raconteurs, focusing on bar chords and chord progressions. The session concluded with a discussion on guitar strings, their types, and brands.