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Student and Tutor covered chord variations, including major and minor shapes on E and A strings, and the Major 7 chord. They then explored how to identify all major and minor chords within any musical key using a specific fretboard pattern, applying this to keys like B major and A major. The Tutor will provide a diagram of the key pattern for further practice.

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational guitar techniques and music theory. They practiced using a metronome for finger independence, learned the pentatonic scale and its application for soloing, and explored various picking styles. A significant portion of the session was dedicated to learning bar chords, including how to form both major and minor shapes and understand their relationship to the fretboard's root notes. The Tutor also provided strategies for making practice more engaging by combining scales with chords for improvisation and recommended practicing with backing tracks for homework.

The Student and Tutor had a guitar demo session focusing on fundamental electric guitar concepts and techniques. They covered guitar parts, string names, proper posture, the A pentatonic scale, various picking techniques including alternate picking, and foundational open chords (D, G, C major). The session also introduced power chords and began practicing a simple rock riff, with plans to continue learning songs and scales.

The Student and Tutor worked on learning the chords, picking patterns, and strumming patterns for a specific song on the guitar. They practiced transitioning between various chord shapes and discussed techniques for smoother playing. The Tutor will provide written chord sheets and diagrams, and recommended consistent metronome practice for timing and rhythm.

The Student and Tutor worked on essential guitar techniques, focusing on improving chord switching timing with a metronome and refining strumming patterns by emphasizing a loose wrist. They practiced fretting hand exercises for finger independence, learned efficient chord fingerings for smoother transitions, and explored new techniques like hammer-ons and palm muting. Homework included practicing these techniques and preparing to learn specific songs in the next session.

The Student and Tutor commenced an introductory guitar lesson, focusing on the Student's preference for melodic, Flamenco-style music. They covered essential first steps including using a tuning app, establishing proper posture, understanding string names and frets, and practicing the basic technique for fretting clean notes and simple strumming. The Tutor plans to provide a written practice plan, emphasizing chords, to support the Student's learning given their memory challenges.