Elizabeth Kahn
Learn piano with compassionate guidance informed by UNISA’s holistic approach to instruction.
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Elizabeth Kahn
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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.
Your piano teacher skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills
Exam prep
Assignment help
Sight Reading
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Grade improvement
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Repertoire
Concepts learning
Homework help
CoTutorAI modules
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Podcast
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Learnings
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Types of learners for piano lessons
College
All levels
Adult/Professionals
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
Piano concepts taught by Elizabeth
The student practiced instrumental pieces on the piano, including "New World Symphony," "The Bugles," and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." The tutor provided instruction on note reading, rhythm, counting, and finger placement, with a focus on improving accuracy and consistency.
Musical Notation: Note Durations
Reading Music: Treble Clef
Playing Technique: Finger Placement and Articulation
Musical Interpretation: Tempo and Dynamics
The tutor and student reviewed piano scale patterns and the different types of minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic). They analyzed a Bach invention, focusing on key modulations from D minor to F major and the use of sequences and imitation, with the student practicing these concepts and dynamic control for their pieces.
Music Patterns and Scales
Minor Scale Variations
Key Signatures vs. Accidentals
Modulation and Key Changes
Sequences in Music
Imitation and Voice Interaction
The student and tutor worked on improving guitar performance, focusing on specific pieces like "Green Sleeves" and a chromatic study, addressing fingerings, note clarity, and rhythmic precision. They also began exploring a piece called "Beret," practicing key signatures and note execution, with "Beret" and "Green Sleeves" identified as homework for continued practice.
Guitar Tuning and Maintenance
The tutor and student worked on fingerpicking and chord practice for the song "Morning Has Broken." They reviewed and practiced several chords, including C major, D minor, G major, F major, and G7, with a focus on proper technique and finger placement. The student was assigned to continue practicing these chords for the next session.
Fingerpicking Technique
Guitar Chord Voicings
Reading Guitar Music Notation
Common Guitar Chords and Their Fingerings
The tutor and student reviewed piano scales and then worked on several musical pieces, focusing on improving rhythm, hand coordination, and tackling challenging passages. They discussed strategies for learning difficult music, the nature of sight-reading, and introduced chord-based learning for arpeggiated sections, with a suggestion for the student to consider taking grade five level exams.
Arpeggiated Passages and Chordal Playing
Dotted Rhythms
Fingerings and Hand Coordination
Sight-Reading Strategies
The tutor and student worked on music theory concepts, specifically focusing on sharps, flats, and accidentals, and their application in a musical piece. They practiced identifying and playing these notes on the piano, and reviewed chord structure within a piece with a four-sharp key signature. The student was encouraged to practice these elements before the next lesson.
Chords in "My Way"
Note Reading and Fingering
Sharps and Flats
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Presentations
Metronome Apps
Guitar Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
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