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The Tutor and Student reviewed previously learned melodies and introduced the concept of minor keys and their relationship to major keys, emphasizing how the starting note influences the song's mood. They then applied these concepts to analyzing songs in major and minor keys and began learning a guitar solo from Bon Jovi, focusing on techniques like string bending.

The tutor and student worked on guitar skills, focusing on note identification, scale exercises in C and G, and applying this knowledge to play through several songs. The session aimed to improve the student's ability to transition between different musical sections and chords, with a plan to continue practicing challenging transitions.

The student practiced guitar chord transitions and music reading, focusing on navigating song structures with terms like D.S. al Coda and understanding key changes. The tutor provided real-time feedback on fingering and music theory concepts as they applied to the song.

The student and tutor reviewed fundamental music theory concepts, including scales and intervals (specifically thirds), and their application on a guitar fretboard. They then practiced applying these concepts to learn and play sections of the song "Living on a Prayer," focusing on chord progressions and song structure.

The Student and Tutor worked on song performance and music theory. The Student practiced playing a song with improved transitions and timing, along with tackling a challenging B minor chord. The session also covered understanding and playing musical thirds on the guitar, including how to find alternative fingerings when necessary. The student was assigned to practice the first line of the thirds exercise.

The Student practiced guitar techniques, including chord progressions in the key of G and power chords. They worked on songs like "When You're Gone" and "Living on a Prayer", focusing on rhythm, finger placement, and palm muting. The Student was assigned to practice these songs, paying particular attention to the B minor chord and musical notations.