This is now my first update after the midterm and after getting the feedback from Anita I now officially feel like I am on the right track to completing all my musical growth plan goals. I have downloaded the “GuitarTuner” app on my phone which has assisted me in the tuning of my ukulele which was an issue I had during the midterm videos. I have also been attempting to hold the guitar properly with grasping it with my right arm. This has posed a challenge for me possibly because I find it hard to focus on having clean transitions from chord to chord while trying to grasp it with my right arm. I find it easier to rest it on my leg instead as it doesnt require me to focus on two things at a time. However, I believe that with more time and practice this will become progressively easier until finally I am able to do it unconsciously as it will become a habit. As for each of the songs, I am focusing the majority of my energy on the “Island in the Sun” song by Weezer as it is the one I have most difficulty mastering. When looking back at the midterm videos for this song I was able to reflect on my performance and noticed the transitions from the D chord to the G chord wasnt as smooth as I had hoped it to be. As for the “Stay With Me” song, the chords all sounded clean, however I sped up at certain parts so the challenge for that song is keeping the beat instead of speeding it up. For the song “Counting Stars” I need to memorize the chords better which will allow for more fluent playing and less hesitation for each chord. Overall, I continue to stay on track to meeting all my goals for the final!