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The Student and Tutor discussed body awareness and injury prevention using the Alexander Technique, specifically relating it to guitar playing and computer use. They then worked on the second octave of the E major scale, focusing on finger positioning and a specific shift for smoother transitions. The class concluded with an introduction to the A minor pentatonic scale (blues box) and a structured improvisation exercise using whole notes and deliberate phrasing over a blues backing track.

Student and Tutor covered guitar tuning methods, including standard tuning by ear and the specific technique of Drop D tuning, along with the function of a chromatic tuner. They practiced a song's rhythm, applied power chords in Drop D, and explored the C major scale across the fretboard, focusing on fretboard navigation and efficient fingering. The Tutor encouraged continued practice of rhythm counting and scale exercises for homework.

Student and Tutor focused on guitar improvisation techniques, practicing C major scale navigation and A minor pentatonic improvisation over a blues backing track. They explored new rhythmic restrictions, including half notes, and began working on soloing using only chord tones. The Tutor provided guidance on theoretical concepts and the 12-bar blues form for continued practice.

The Student and Tutor focused on guitar theory, specifically using scale degrees to understand the fretboard and the relationship between notes and intervals. They discussed strategies for efficiently practicing new material and locating notes on the fretboard by counting whole and half steps from open strings. The Student was advised to prioritize practicing challenging sections of the exercises at a slow, consistent tempo.

The Student and Tutor worked on resolving audio issues and tuning the guitar. They then reviewed proper guitar posture and began an introduction to music theory, covering the treble clef, ledger lines, and tablature. The session concluded with an initial practice of the C major scale and a discussion on setting realistic practice goals.

Student and Tutor began by discussing the Student's weekly guitar practice, chromatic scale progress, and a specific song. The session heavily focused on improving chord transitions and strumming patterns for a song using A and E chords, emphasizing consistent metronome use. The core lesson introduced the C major scale, including its underlying whole/half step pattern, fretboard logic for finding notes, and efficient shifting techniques. The Tutor also briefly discussed musical modes and clarified the purpose of measure numbers on sheet music, providing a C major scale PDF for future practice.