Elizabeth Kahn

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Elizabeth Kahn

Bachelors degree

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Each lesson is 55 min

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Elizabeth - Your piano teacher

I am an experienced and BA Honours in Music qualified teacher with over 32 years of teaching experience. I love teaching music. It is my life and passion. I have taught all ages and levels from 3 years of age to over 80! All of my students have been entered for ABRSM music examinations as well as Trinity music exams, with 100% pass rate. I am an accredited UNISA teacher. I have taught class music, Classical Guitar, Piano, Keyboard as well as violin lessons. I believe that learning music should be enjoyable for both students and teachers, and music should always be fun! It is important to work hard, to achieve goals, but if music is enjoyable, students will want to learn and practice so much more! I look forward to meeting you and to sharing my love of music and teaching with you. Thank you for choosing me as your new music teacher! I know that we will make wonderful musical memories together.

Your piano teacher skills

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Technical presentation

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Rhythm and Timing

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Ear training

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Pedaling Techniques

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Concepts learning

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Music theory

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Exam prep

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Piano Technique

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Performance Skills

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Assignment help

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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School

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College

Piano lessons at a glance

I believe that my teaching approach should encourage the development of the whole musician. I specialise in teaching a variety of instruments and subjects. Theory should be an integral part of the lesson, as well as the development of technique, sight-reading and aural skills. I am an empathetic teacher and I believe that I should guide and teach my students strategically so that they achieve as much as possible in a short space of time. Following a personalised curriculum, I cater to a diverse audience of over 200 students, including those in school, college and adult/professional setting at all skill levels. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of musical concepts while nurturing individual creativity and technical proficiency, ensuring that students excel in their musical journey. I am an expert in music theory and will enjoy sharing this with you!

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Piano teacher known for supportive style

88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach

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Piano lessons that truly engage students

Parents report their children look forward to every class

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Flexible scheduling for piano lessons

90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

Can wait for 20 mins after joining

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Piano concepts taught by Elizabeth

Student learned about 7 hours ago

The student practiced guitar playing, focusing on chord transitions, strumming patterns, and finger placement in songs like "Skip to My Lou" and "Yankee Doodle." Right-hand techniques, including individual string plucking, were also covered. The student will continue practicing these techniques for the next lesson.

Playing Simple Songs: Yankee Doodle and Skip to My Lou

Right-Hand Fingerpicking Technique

Chord Transitions - C and G7

Guitar Tuning - Identifying Flat Notes

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Student learned about 9 hours ago

The Student practiced fingering techniques and articulation for a piano piece, focusing on improving accuracy and control. They also reviewed minor scales and the concept of motives in music. The homework is to practice the A2 study in A minor, paying attention to the G sharps and modulation to C major.

E Major Scale

Fingering Technique

Articulation and Dynamics

Reading Two Clefs Simultaneously

Minor Scales

Relative Minor and Major

Motives and Imitation

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Student learned about 9 hours ago

The student practiced piano, reviewing familiar exercises like 'doggy's nose' and the 'Chipmunk Song'. A new piece about a lion was introduced, focusing on note patterns and tempo changes. The student was encouraged to practice daily for the next session.

Doggy's Nose (Middle C)

The Chipmunk Song: Simple Melodic Patterns

Lion in the Jungle: Slow and Fast Tempos

Mary Had a Little Lamb: Three Black Notes

Counting and Holding Notes

Zigzag Pattern on White and Black Keys

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Student learned about 18 hours ago

The session covered scale practice in G major, E minor, D major, and B minor, focusing on fingerings and sharps. The student worked on a piece, concentrating on rhythm, tempo control using a metronome, and memorization. The tutor assigned practice focusing on the last page of the piece, emphasizing metronome use and dynamics.

Metronome Practice: Developing Timing

Piece Memorization and Dynamics

Eighth Notes vs. Sixteenth Notes

Relative Minor Identification

Scales Practice: D Major and B Minor

Dotted Rhythms

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Student learned about 17 hours ago

The session focused on piano practice, specifically addressing rhythm, timing, and coordination challenges in "Rock It Away" and "Happy Birthday." The Student practiced scales and explored phrasing techniques to improve musicality. The Tutor recommended using a metronome for timing practice and assigned focused practice on phrases.

Dotted Quarter Notes

Efficient Fingering Choices

Scale Practice and Fingering

Metronome Practice for Timing

Phrasing

Hands Together Coordination

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Student learned 1 day ago

The student and tutor worked on the piano piece "Revolving Door," focusing on specific bars, rhythmic accuracy, and understanding musical structure. The student was assigned homework to create a list of songs they want to learn and to practice existing pieces regularly.

Metronome Practice

Musical Hesitation Points

Octave Transposition

Dynamic and Articulation Markings

Repertoire Building and Maintenance

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Presentations

Interactive piano lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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