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
Exam prep
Music theory
Rhythm and Timing
Test prep
Sight Reading
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Assignment help
Technical presentation
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Types of learners for piano lessons
All levels
Adult/Professionals
College
School
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 chords and songs, including "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," "Skip to My Lou," and "Yankee Doodle." They also reviewed music theory concepts such as note durations (half notes, quarter notes) and practicing specific notes like 'B' on the guitar.
Reading Basic Guitar Tablature (Introduction)
Basic Guitar Chords (C and G)
Musical Note Durations
Musical Time Signatures (3/4 and 4/4)
The student and tutor reviewed music notation, focusing on slurs and ties. They practiced playing piano pieces like "Kumbaya," "Hannon Exercise No. 1," and "London Bridge," with the tutor providing feedback on rhythm, dynamics, and finger technique. The next lesson will involve further practice of these concepts and new exercises.
Dynamics: Melody vs. Accompaniment
Slurs vs. Ties in Music Notation
Rhythm and Counting: Dotted Quarter Notes
Understanding Octaves and Intervals
Hannon Exercises: Developing Dexterity
Reading Notes in 'The Clown' Piece
Navigating Musical Phrases
Identifying Notes on the Staff (B♭)
The student worked on identifying musical notes on a staff and counting their occurrences within musical pieces. They practiced playing piano pieces, focusing on rhythm and expression, and reviewed previously learned songs. The tutor and student planned to start a new song from a new book in the next session.
Counting Notes
Note Identification on the Staff
Playing Tempo and Dynamics
The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, specifically reviewing A minor and D minor chords and practicing the song 'Cloudy Day'. They focused on hand coordination, rhythm, note accuracy, and navigating challenging passages, successfully completing the song by the end of the session. The tutor also mentioned that another piece would be worked on in the next lesson.
A Minor and D Minor Chords
Rhythm and Counting in 'Cloudy Day'
Note Identification and Playing in 'Cloudy Day'
Pedal Technique and Chord Voicing
Interval Recognition and Hand Movement
Advanced Fingerings and Key Signatures
The Tutor and Student worked on piano practice, reviewing existing songs and learning new pieces with specific fingerings and musical notation. They practiced scales, introduced sharps and flats, and incorporated the use of the sustain pedal. The session focused on developing coordination and musicality through various exercises.
Piano Finger Placement and Technique
Introduction to Musical Notation: Sharps and Flats
Rhythm and Counting in Music
Reading and Modifying Sheet Music
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Presentations
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Guitar Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Note taking

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