Elizabeth Kahn
Learn piano with compassionate guidance informed by UNISA’s holistic approach to instruction.
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.
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
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Assignment help
Piano Technique
Music theory
Exam prep
Concepts learning
Grade improvement
Scales and Arpeggios
Test prep
Upskilling
Technical presentation
Performance Skills
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 concept taught by Elizabeth
Elizabeth and Stephanie's recent piano lesson involved a review of scales and several pieces, including "Can You Feel the Love," "Little Sarah Bandanda," and "Piece Number Six." Stephanie also began working on "Always With Me" and was tasked with practicing this new addition, alongside refining the other pieces, in preparation for advancing to grade one material.
Musical Flow & Fluency
Major Scales
Key Signatures (C Major)
Note Identification
Elizabeth worked with Tarrah and Remy on music theory and piano performance. Tarrah dedicated her time to practicing scales, arpeggios, and various pieces, emphasizing technique and theory concepts. Remy, on the other hand, focused on rhythm and note accuracy through scales, pieces, and theory exercises. Both students received assignments of pieces to practice for their next lesson.
Beaming
Semitone vs. Tone
Key Signatures (Sharps/Flats)
Note Duration & Rests
Pedaling
Elizabeth and Patrick worked on piano exercises and pieces, focusing on scales, chord progressions, and fingering techniques. Patrick practiced Hannon exercises, "Cafe Vienna," "Rock it Away," and began a new piece from the Schopflin book. They discussed practicing the blues progression and fingering for the new piece, with a lesson scheduled in two weeks.
G7 Chord
Natural Sign (♮)
Blues Formula (Basic Structure)
Chord Inversions
Elizabeth recently guided Angel through a piano lesson, concentrating on scales and various pieces, with a strong emphasis on rhythm and precise fingering. Angel dedicated time to practicing G major scales, "Tarantula," and "Someone You Loved," and also commenced learning a new composition titled "The Village in May." Elizabeth's instructions for Angel's practice included using a metronome to maintain a consistent beat and ensure correct fingering.
Grace Notes
Practicing in Sections
Rhythm & Metronome
G Major Scale Fingering
Elizabeth and Steven dedicated their time to two piano pieces: "All of Me" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." Steven diligently practiced rhythm and transitions within "All of Me," and for "Can't Help Falling in Love," he utilized block chords to grasp fingering patterns. Steven's assignment for their upcoming lesson involves continuing to practice these specific sections and patterns.
Musical Pattern Recognition
Block Chords
Rhythm & Momentum
During a piano lesson, Elizabeth and Mya delved into scales, sight-reading, and popular pieces such as "Can't Help Falling in Love" and "A Whole New World." Mya specifically concentrated on refining her fingering, rhythm, chord transitions, and dynamic shading across these works. Elizabeth offered valuable guidance and corrections, aiming to elevate Mya's overall technique and musicality.
D Major Scale Sharps
Note Duration & Release
Dynamic Shading (Crescendo)
Piano Fingering (Scales)
E Major Scale Sharps
Types of learners for piano lessons
School
Adult/Professionals
All levels
College
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Presentations
Guitar Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
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