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Student and Tutor focused on guitar bending techniques, clarifying notation for various bends and practicing multi-finger bending and muting. They also worked extensively on timing for the song "Free Falling," particularly the chorus entry and a new power chord bridge section, practicing at increasing speeds. Student was assigned to continue practicing the current material.

Student and Tutor focused on refining guitar techniques, specifically practicing octave chord shapes with proper string muting and various types of guitar bends (full, half, bend and release, pre-bend). They applied these concepts to practical song sections, including riffs from "Love Give Love a Bad Name" and rhythm practice for "Free Fallin'", with particular attention to timing for a solo part. The Student was given homework to practice the bend exercises and song sections, especially focusing on the timing of the solo riff in "Free Fallin'".

The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lesson, reviewing note identification and finger placement for existing songs. The main new academic topic was the introduction and practice of octaves and octave chords, which the Student applied through various exercises. A substantial part of the session focused on refining a challenging rhythmic pattern for a specific song, with the Student working on timing and synchronization at different tempos. The Tutor assigned follow-up practice for this rhythm, stressing the importance of distinguishing between slow and fast parts.

The Student and Tutor continued practicing playing the song "Beverly Hills" by Weezer on the guitar, focusing on transitioning between verse and chorus patterns. They also reviewed reading musical repeat symbols and integrated playing with the song's structure, including a solo and a bridge. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the song, particularly coordinating playing with singing the chorus melody.

Student and Tutor practiced playing "Blackbird" on the guitar, focusing on various riffs, chord progressions, and structural nuances. They worked on incorporating different verse and chorus endings, an instrumental interlude, and refining transitions between sections while playing along with the song. The Student will continue to practice these complex transitions and chord changes.

Student and Tutor reviewed 16th note application in songs and introduced identifying notes on the first string of the guitar beyond open position, including reading notes on ledger lines and understanding sharps. The Student practiced playing exercises with these new higher notes and worked extensively on a challenging syncopated strumming pattern, gradually increasing the tempo. For follow-up, the Student was advised to continue practicing the strumming pattern, focusing on correcting a specific picking habit, and to practice soon after the session to reinforce learning.