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On August 19, 2025, Paula Robinson conducted a piano lesson with Joey, where they delved into 'I Have a Dream.' The lesson primarily focused on mastering chord progressions, rhythm, particularly 16th notes and the chorus, and refining fingering techniques. Specific attention was given to F7, B flat, and E flat chords, and Paula clarified musical notation, distinguishing between blocked chords and arpeggios. Throughout the lesson, Paula offered guidance, encouragement, and practical practice suggestions, also recommending pianist Glen Gould for Joey to explore.

Paula Robinson guided a student from the University of the Pacific in Stockton through refining their arrangement of "So Long London" and introduced music theory concepts using ABBA songs. The learner practiced transposing music from B flat major to E major and analyzed sheet music, focusing on chord structures and scales. They were assigned to continue working on the ABBA song and will perform it in the next lesson.

Paula Robinson conducted a piano lesson with a student from Dallas. During the lesson, they reviewed the student's arrangement of "So Long London," delved into 1-4-5 chord progressions common in rock and roll and blues, and practiced several ABBA songs. Paula encouraged the individual to create a setlist and prepare for potential performances. Future plans include continuing work on current songs and exploring new material, such as songs by The Beatles.

Paula is teaching Millie guitar, with Robin (Millie's mother) present. They work on finger placement and sound quality for "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and begin "Happy Birthday" on the G string. Practice is encouraged, and guitar positioning/pick holding are discussed. Millie's sister will bring her to the next lesson.

Paula taught Joey about whole steps and half steps in music theory and applied these concepts to playing "Harder Glass" on the piano, focusing on chord changes and adding movement. They also began working on "So Long London" by Taylor Swift, identifying chord progressions and song structure. Paula assigned Joey to practice the structure of "So Long London" and offered to help with Moonlight Sonata if Joey sends the sheet music.

Paula taught Joey a simplified piano arrangement of "Heart of Glass," focusing on the verse, theme, and chorus. Joey practiced chord progressions, rhythm, and transitions, including a "walk-up" into the chorus. They discussed future lessons on Taylor Swift and ABBA songs, and Joey was encouraged to find sheet music and practice playing along with the song.