1. Refresher + Dexterity Drills

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	Recap open chords: C, G, D, Am, Em&nbsp;
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	Finger independence and right-hand control drills&nbsp;
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	Strength-building with simple picking/strumming patterns&nbsp;
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	Start Song 1 &ndash; Part A: Learn intro &amp; verse with focus on chord recognition and strumming pattern&nbsp;
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2. New Chords &ndash; A Major, E Major, D Minor

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	Introduce chord shapes and finger placement tips&nbsp;
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	Practice smooth chord switching and transitions&nbsp;
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	Short chord progression drills for fluency&nbsp;
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	Continue Song 1 &ndash; Part B: Apply new chords in chorus or bridge&nbsp;
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</ul>

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3. Strumming Variations &amp; Rhythm Exercises

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	Explore accents, syncopation, ghost strums&nbsp;
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	Practice dynamic strumming (variation in volume and attack)&nbsp;
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	Groove-based practice with backing track&nbsp;
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	Finalize Song 1: Combine all parts with rhythm and expressive playing&nbsp;
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4. Fingerpicking Basics

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	Learn finger-numbering and PIMA technique&nbsp;
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	Practice basic fingerpicking patterns with Am, C, G&nbsp;
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	Start Song 2 &ndash; Part A: Practice intro &amp; verse with fingerpicking focus&nbsp; 
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5. Chord Families &amp; Progressions

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	Learn I&ndash;IV&ndash;V and vi&ndash;IV&ndash;I&ndash;V in C, G, D major keys&nbsp;
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	Practice strumming and picking through progressions&nbsp;
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	Compose a short rhythm loop using progressions&nbsp;
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	Continue Song 2 &ndash; Part B: Focus on transitions in chorus or bridge&nbsp;
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</ul>

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6. Barre Chords (Intro)&nbsp;

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	Understand moveable shapes: E-based and A-based&nbsp;
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	Practice F major and B minor barre chords&nbsp;
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	Build finger strength, reduce strain with technique tips&nbsp; 
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	Finalize Song 2: Integrate barre chords and full fingerpicked arrangement&nbsp; 
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7. Muted Strums &amp; Percussive Playing&nbsp;

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	Learn right-hand muting and slap technique&nbsp;
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	Create rhythmic textures using muted strums&nbsp;
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	Play reggae or funk-inspired groove&nbsp;
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	Start Song 3 &ndash; Part A: Emphasize rhythm in intro or verse
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8. Melody + Chord Integration

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	Practice simple melody lines over strummed chords&nbsp;
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	Introduce embellishments: hammer-ons and pull-offs&nbsp;
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	Continue Song 3 &ndash; Part B: Combine melody phrasing and rhythm in chorus or bridge&nbsp; 
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9. Improvisation Basics&nbsp;

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	Learn major and minor pentatonic scale patterns&nbsp;
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	Improvise over simple chord loops&nbsp;
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	Call-and-response: Practice mimicking melodic phrases&nbsp;
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	Finalize Song 3: Add a short solo or improvisational touch&nbsp;
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10. Genre Focus &ndash; Pop &amp; Bollywood

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	Learn one Western pop and one Indian film song&nbsp;
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	Apply fingerstyle, strumming, and chord transitions&nbsp;
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	Discuss stylistic elements and groove feel&nbsp;
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	Start Song 4 &ndash; Part A: Begin learning intro &amp; verse in genre-specific style&nbsp;
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11. Song Creation + Practice Loop

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	Compose or arrange a short original or mashup piece&nbsp;
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	Include song structure with verse and chorus&nbsp;
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	Focus on expression, clean transitions, timing&nbsp;
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	Continue + Finalize Song 4: Polish genre-based performance for showcase&nbsp;
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12. Performance + Certification&nbsp;

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	Final performance (recorded or live)&nbsp;
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	Receive peer and mentor feedback&nbsp;
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	Certification + roadmap for Guitar Pro course&nbsp;
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