Elizabeth Kahn
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Elizabeth Kahn
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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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
Scales and Arpeggios
Technical presentation
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Ear training
Pedaling Techniques
Concepts learning
Music theory
Exam prep
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
Assignment help
Types of learners for piano lessons
Adult/Professionals
All levels
School
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!
Piano teacher known for supportive style
88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Piano concepts taught by Elizabeth
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
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
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
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
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
Metronome Practice
Musical Hesitation Points
Octave Transposition
Dynamic and Articulation Markings
Repertoire Building and Maintenance
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
Presentations
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed

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