Elizabeth Kahn
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Piano lessons - Elizabeth Kahn
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
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.
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Piano lessons that truly engage students
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Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
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Your piano teacher skills
Grade improvement
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Concepts learning
Performance Skills
Piano Repertoire
Homework help
Exam prep
Technical presentation
Ear training
Test prep
Rhythm and Timing
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 concept taught by Elizabeth
The Student practiced scales and arpeggios in E flat and B flat major, and worked on several Christmas songs and grade-appropriate pieces. The Tutor introduced musical analysis, specifically the structure of a sonatina and the concept of sequences. The Student was assigned to choose a third Christmas song and pieces from grade four book for the next session.
Repeat Bars and Endings
Descending Sequence
Musical Piece Analysis (Sonatina Form)
Scales and Arpeggios
Dynamics and Articulation
The Student practiced various piano scales, including G major, C major, and chromatic scales, focusing on finger placement and accuracy. The student then worked on several pieces, including "Let It Snow," "Minuette in G," "Fresh Air," and began exploring "Little Whale," concentrating on correct notes, chords, and rhythm. The tutor suggested the student get a sustain pedal and continue practicing the pieces for the next session.
G Major Scale
C Major Scale (Left Hand)
Chromatic Scale
Chord Voicing
Note Duration (Minim)
The student practiced Hannon exercises and 'River Flows in You,' focusing on rhythm and timing using a metronome. The session addressed challenges in maintaining consistent tempo and accuracy in specific sections of the pieces. The student was advised to take a break from 'River Flows in You' and to polish up the third page, focusing on the ending.
Releasing the Metronome
Metronome Practice
Breaking Down Complex Pieces
Active Self-Correction
The Importance of Rest
The session involved refining a Chopin prelude, focusing on targeted practice of challenging sections, fingering, and legato pedaling. The student received guidance on breaking down difficult passages and coordinating hand and foot movements. The session concluded with plans for continued practice on the identified problem areas and exploration of the piece's expressive qualities.
Staccato
Inharmonic Equivalents
Legato Pedaling
Ornamentation (Turns)
Deuendo
Breaking Down Difficult Passages
The session focused on piano practice, including scales (F major and chromatic), work from the student's 'green book', and a Christmas song ('Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer'). The student worked on hand positioning, finger placement, and recognizing musical patterns to aid learning. The student was assigned to practice the discussed songs, focusing on identifying and mastering specific sections.
F Major Scale
Chromatic Scale
Hand Position
Musical Sequences
Note Recognition and Fingering
Rhythmic Accuracy
The session focused on piano practice, concentrating on scales and two specific pieces. The student worked on scales in E, B, and F# major, and addressed timing and rhythm issues in "Tarantula" and another piece in A flat major. The student has been assigned specific pieces to practice with a metronome, focusing on maintaining consistent timing and correct fingering.
Scales and Arpeggios
Metronome Practice
Rhythmic Accuracy
Key Signatures (F Sharp Major)
Types of learners for piano lessons
All levels
College
Adult/Professionals
School
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Presentations
Metronome Apps
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
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