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The Student and Tutor reviewed basic music theory and began an in-depth exploration of 12-bar blues structure and 7th chords on the guitar, including major scale patterns, enharmonics, triads, and relative minors. They practiced identifying chord tones and applied this knowledge to an improvisation exercise over a minor blues backing track. The Student was assigned to practice the blues improvisation with backing tracks and work on a progressive C major scale exercise for fretboard mastery.

The Student and Tutor worked on guitar technique and improvisation. They reviewed the Student's practice routine, focusing on C major scale exercises with a metronome and specific techniques like hammer-ons. They also practiced improvising with the pentatonic scale over a blues backing track, progressing from whole notes to half notes, with an assignment to practice quarter notes.

The Student and Tutor focused on bass guitar fundamentals, including proper posture and right-hand technique. They practiced learning a song's bassline by ear and worked on timing using a metronome. The session also covered the A major scale and a detailed explanation of the Circle of Fifths, addressing key signatures, sharps, flats, and enharmonic notes to clarify the Student's understanding.

The Student and Tutor focused on improving guitar rhythm, chord changes, and overall playing efficiency. They practiced simplified strumming patterns with a metronome, worked on body relaxation during play, and learned techniques for faster chord transitions. The Student committed to practicing these specific exercises for the upcoming week.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a trial bass guitar lesson, focusing on fundamental posture, picking and fretting hand techniques, and the C major scale. The Tutor provided detailed guidance on optimizing hand and body position for efficient playing and discussed a balanced lesson plan that combines technical exercises with learning desired songs.

The Student and Tutor reviewed a flexible three-part practice structure (warm-up, something old, something new) and focused on learning the C major scale using a logical fretboard navigation method. They then practiced improvising over a 12-bar blues backing track using the A minor pentatonic scale, with a discussion of relevant chord tones to inform note choices. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the C major scale slowly and to apply chord tone knowledge to their improvisation.