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
5% off
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1 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
Performance Skills
Music theory
Exam prep
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Homework help
Technical presentation
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Pedaling Techniques
Sight Reading
Concepts learning
Types of learners for piano lessons
All levels
Adult/Professionals
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
Piano concepts taught by Elizabeth
The student and tutor reviewed multiple piano pieces, including "I Love Coffee, I Love Tea", "Tundra Animals", "Inchworm", "Sam", "Old McDonald", and "Fred the Fish". The student focused on note accuracy, counting, and playing with both hands simultaneously. The tutor assigned finishing "I Love Coffee, I Love Tea" as practice for the next session.
Continuing 'I Love Coffee
I Love Tea'
Glessando Technique
Holding Notes and Smooth Transitions
Reviewing Known Pieces
Playing Notes Together (Harmonies)
Playing Black Notes
Counting Notes
The Student and Tutor discussed the possibility of taking a piano exam to improve the Student's progress. They then began learning a new piece called "Sparkling Splashes", focusing on understanding the time signature, key signature, staccato, and accents. The Student practiced the first half of the song, working on coordinating both hands and playing the notes with the correct articulation.
Treble Clef for Both Hands
Hands Together Coordination
Staccato and Accents
Key Signature: B flat
Counting in 8/8 Time Signature
The Student and Tutor reviewed piano scales, pieces, and introduced chord inversions and finger substitution techniques. The student practiced scales, Hannon exercises, and pieces like "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and "Can-Can", focusing on rhythm, fingering, and musicality. The Tutor assigned further practice on the discussed pieces, scales, and chord inversions, with a plan to continue the method book in the next session.
Scales and Fingerings
Hanon Exercises and Metronome Practice
Primary Chords
Finger Substitution
Slurs and Staccato
Dominant Seventh Chords
Chord Inversions
The Student and Tutor reviewed scales, note reading, and hand coordination while playing excerpts from pieces in the lesson book. The student worked on applying music theory concepts and playing with proper technique, modified due to injury. The tutor provided worksheets for bass clef practice as homework.
Musical Tempo Markings
D.C. al Fine (Da Capo al Fine)
Bass Clef Note Reading
Accents and Staccato
Major and Minor Scales
The student practiced sight-reading and improving fluency with Christmas songs and the Alfred book. The tutor provided feedback on rhythm, fingering, and note accuracy, specifically addressing syncopation and reading by intervals. The student was assigned to focus on specific sections and practice consistently.
Shifting Hand Positions
Legato Technique
Chord Progressions and Melody
Syncopation
Reading by Intervals
Holding Notes for Full Value
Christmas Songs Repertoire
Musical Performance Skills
Christmas Celebrations and Traditions
Preparation for Recital
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Presentations
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
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