Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: To learn how to play the electric guitar, Erin hired Monica, a professional guitarist, to tutor her. _  played in a band and had the experience.

Choice 1: To learn how to play the electric guitar, Erin hired Monica, a professional guitarist, to tutor her. Erin  played in a band and had the experience.
Choice 2: To learn how to play the electric guitar, Erin hired Monica, a professional guitarist, to tutor her. Monica  played in a band and had the experience.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
2
2.