Elizabeth Kahn

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Elizabeth Kahn

Bachelors degree

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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

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Rhythm and Timing

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Sight Reading

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Exam prep

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano Technique

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Upskilling

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Piano Repertoire

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Pedaling Techniques

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Music theory

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Technical presentation

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Grade improvement

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Piano for kids

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 teacher known for supportive style

88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach

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Piano lessons that truly engage students

Parents report their children look forward to every class

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Flexible scheduling for piano lessons

90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

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Piano concepts taught by Elizabeth

Student learned about 19 hours ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, practicing several Christmas carols such as "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Jingle Bells," and "Silent Night," with a focus on rhythm and flow. They also began learning "Jingle Bell Rock," concentrating on note accuracy and hands-together coordination. Homework was assigned to print the new music and prioritize practicing "Jingle Bell Rock," in addition to reviewing the other carols.

Integrating Vocals and Instrument

Synchronized Hand Coordination & Musical Flow

Navigating Notes & Accidentals

Rhythmic Accuracy & Tempo Mastery

Effective Practice & Organization

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Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson focused on practicing two Christmas carols, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." They worked on note accuracy, hand coordination, and rhythmic precision. The session concluded with a note identification and rhythm game, and the Student was encouraged to practice their pieces for the next lesson.

Right-Hand Note Identification & Execution

Recognizing Musical Repeats & Structure

Introduction to Accidentals (Sharps & Flats)

Structured Repetitive Practice

Aural Note Recognition (Ear Training)

Rhythmic Accuracy & Tempo Control

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Student learned 3 days ago

Two students participated in a piano lesson focused on holiday carols. The first Student worked on rhythm and tempo with "Jingle Bells" and learned "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," while also reviewing several other pieces. The second Student practiced familiar carols before being introduced to "Silent Night," concentrating on note identification and hands-together coordination for the first two lines. Both students received specific practice assignments for the next week, including preparing new songs.

Playing Hands Together Coordination

Correct Hand Position and Finger Placement

Maintaining Consistent Tempo

Note Duration: Dotted Quarter Note

Note Naming & Recognition

Expanding Christmas Repertoire

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Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on improving several guitar pieces, focusing on legato technique, note duration, and reading music to play bass and melody lines effectively. They practiced chord progressions and different strumming rhythms from the course book. The Student was assigned to continue practicing 'God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen' and 'White Christmas', along with new rhythmic exercises, and requested a new Christmas song, 'We Three Kings', for the following week.

Efficient Chord Transitions with Common Notes

Understanding Note Duration from Sheet Music

Strategic Practice for Improvement

Exploring Guitar Rhythm Patterns

Legato Playing Technique

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, primarily focusing on playing various Christmas songs and introducing the new note 'A'. They practiced several pieces to improve note recognition, finger dexterity, and musical flow. The Student was assigned to print and practice three specific songs for the next session.

Building a Christmas Carol Repertoire

Right-Hand Finger Placement and Stretching

Fundamental Note Recognition: C through A

Developing Musical Flow and Continuity

Introduction to Basic Music Notation Reading

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Student learned 5 days ago

The student and Tutor conducted a comprehensive piano lesson, beginning with a review of various minor scales (harmonic and melodic). They subsequently worked through several pieces, including Minuet No. 10, Minuet No. 11, "San Louis Blues," "Resoluto," and "When the Sun Rises," focusing on technique, rhythm, pedaling, and musicality. The student demonstrated strong performance across the pieces.

Minor Scales: Melodic and Harmonic Forms

Effective Fingering & Hand Independence

Legato Pedaling & Dynamic Control

Maintaining Swing Rhythm & Accents

Music Analysis: Key Signatures & Structural Patterns

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Guitar Tuner Apps

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Presentations

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Metronome Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Weekend lessons

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