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Elizabeth Kahn

Learn with a UNISA graduate who teaches guitar using a fresh theory approach and creative techniques.

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Private lessons - Elizabeth Kahn

Bachelors degree

$33

$30

/ hour

About your guitar teacher

I am a fully qualified Classical Guitar teacher with over thirty-two years of teaching experience. I provide personalized guitar lessons which include theory and practical training. I have taught all ages and levels, with most of my students starting from the age of nine. I will teach you how to read music and I will share the love of the Classical Guitar with you. I teach basic chord progressions, strumming techniques, scales and simple pieces suited to accompanying singing . All of my students have participated in Trinity or Associated Board of the Royal Schools Examinations with a 100% pass rate. I enjoy teaching individuals and groups and believe in the importance of developing a well rounded musician. I love playing duets with my students and believe that teaching and learning music should be enjoyable and fun for both teacher and student.

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Strumming made easy in class

89% students say rhythm and timing improved quickly

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Guitar lessons that keep kids motivated

No reminders needed, students are eager to attend

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Guitar lessons that balance theory and fun

Includes just enough music theory to support practical learning

Guitar lessons overview

My teaching approach is rooted in empathy, creativity and a progressive method that integrates music theory seamlessly into practical application. I specialize in classical, acoustic and general guitar lessons. By following a well-structured curriculum tailored to cater to over 200 students, ranging from beginners to intermediate levels and encompassing both kids and adults, I ensure engaging and effective learning experiences. My strength lies in making complex concepts easy to grasp through interactive lessons, fostering a deep understanding of music and guitar playing for all my students. I enjoy sharing the love of music and the Classical guitar with my students and hope that we will share a musical bond for many years, as I did with my teacher. I am very patient and empathetic, but I will encourage you to work and study hard to achieve your goals.

Your guitar teacher specialities

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Scales and Modes

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Chords and Rhythms

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Guitar for beginners

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Music theory

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Guitar concept taught by Elizabeth

William learned about 9 hours ago

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Elizabeth Kahn tutored Sandra Suther in a piano lesson, focusing on counting, rhythm, dynamics, and hand coordination across various pieces. Sandra practiced selections from a new book and the John Thompson book, with Elizabeth providing corrections and guidance on technique. Elizabeth encouraged Sandra to continue practicing easier pieces to improve her counting and rhythm.

Note Recognition

Rests in Music

Time Signatures

Dynamics (Forte)

Left Hand vs. Right Hand

Counting in Music

Octaves

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Mya learned about 10 hours ago

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Elizabeth Kahn gave Mya Allen a piano lesson covering scales, the Minuet, the Don Giovanni Arya, and "The Furies," focusing on technique, articulation, and musicality. They addressed specific challenges in each piece, including hand swaps and chord issues. They also discussed a missing file, Mya's physical therapy, and rescheduled their next lesson. A Beethoven piece was also worked on, focusing on articulation, slurs, and fingering.

Grace Notes (Appoggiaturas)

Scales - F major and A major

Musical Repeats and Time Bars

Hand Swapping in Piano

Fingering

Slurs and Articulation

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Jelks learned 4 days ago

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Elizabeth Kahn led Jelks Cabaniss through a piano lesson that included practicing scales and arpeggios in various keys, working on pieces like "Little Brown Jug" and "Mexican Hand Clapping Song," and introducing music theory concepts such as syncopation and the different forms of A minor scales. Jelks also worked on legato pedaling. They scheduled the next lesson for July 17th.

Syncopation

A Minor Key

Legato Pedaling

Melodic Minor Scale

Harmonic Minor Scale

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Sandralucia learned 5 days ago

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Elizabeth Kahn taught Sandralucia piano, focusing on the F major scale and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight." Sandralucia learned half the song and improved her fingering. Elizabeth and Sandralucia's mother discussed future lessons, acknowledging the need for commitment and the upcoming holiday, with the mother pleased with Sandralucia's progress.

Finger Placement

Coordination

Tied Notes

F Major Scale

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Mya learned 6 days ago

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Elizabeth Kahn led Mya Allen in a piano lesson that covered scales, arpeggios, and focused on refining Mya's performance of the Minuet in G and Don Giovanni. They explored new pieces, including selections from a Disney Princess collection and "Für Elise." Mya will scan and send the sheet music from the Disney Princess collection and will also practice "Für Elise" for the next lesson.

Chunking Difficult Passages

Lifting off Slurs

Emphasis on First Beat

F Major Scale

Order of Sharps

Scales - A Major

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Patrick learned 7 days ago

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Elizabeth guided Patrick through a piano lesson that included scale practice, review of pieces focusing on dynamics and fingering, and an introduction to Hanon exercises for finger strength. Elizabeth explained musical concepts such as accidentals, "DC al Fine," and dotted notes. She assigned Patrick exercises from a music theory book and will review his progress next session.

Time Signatures

Note Values

D.C. al Fine

Accidentals

Dotted Notes

Crescendo and Diminuendo

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Types of guitar lessons

Guitar

Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar

Classical Guitar

Free lesson slots

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Teaching tools used in guitar classes

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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Metronome Apps

Student types for guitar lessons

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Guitar for Beginners

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Guitar for Kids

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Guitar for Intermediate

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Guitar for Adults

Interactive guitar lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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