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
Sight Reading
Technical presentation
Grade improvement
Homework help
Assignment help
Exam prep
Upskilling
Test prep
Performance Skills
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
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 practiced several musical pieces from a book, focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and the introduction of eighth notes (quavers). They reviewed counting techniques and discussed upcoming lessons on strumming strokes, along with exploring new pieces and Christmas songs.
Mastering the Steady Beat
Understanding Note Durations: Crotchets & Quavers
Navigating Accidentals: The F Sharp (F♯)
Introducing Articulations: Staccato vs. Legato
Decoding Sheet Music: Note Reading & Rhythmic Interpretation
The Tutor and Student focused on practicing the piano piece "Enchanted," addressing difficulties with the D major scale, left-hand chords, and right-hand melody coordination. They also discussed a structured practice strategy for the upcoming week, with an assignment to work on bars 75-89 of "Enchanted" and print out the new piece "Feliz Navidad."
Effective Practice Strategies: Breaking Down Pieces
Understanding Musical Motives and Repetition
Right-Hand Melody Simplification for 'Enchanted'
Left-Hand Chord Identification and Execution
D Major Scale Mastery
The Student and Tutor practiced two piano pieces, "Silver Bells" and "Jingle Bell Rock." They reviewed the Student's progress on "Silver Bells," working on hands-together playing and note reading, and began learning "Jingle Bell Rock" by practicing individual hands. The Student was assigned homework to play "Silver Bells" hands together and to practice the first line of "Jingle Bell Rock" with both hands.
Effective Practice Strategies
Introducing Rhythmic Styles: Swing
Understanding Musical Notation: Ties and Endings
Hands Separate Practice
Accurate Note Reading
Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces, practicing "TomToms," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "We Three Kings," and "Trombone Player." The session focused on note identification, counting, rhythm, fingering, and coordinating hands together for various musical selections. The Student was assigned homework to practice specific measures of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" hands together and separately, and to continue work on the newly introduced Christmas pieces.
Navigating the Keyboard with Note Identification
Developing Right-Hand Melody & Rhythm
Mastering Left-Hand Accompaniment & Fingering
Hands Together Coordination: Slow and Steady Wins the Race!
Strategic Practice: Breaking Down Pieces into 'Little Bits'
The Student and Tutor worked on various guitar pieces, including "Silent Night," "Danny Boy," "Shenandoa," "The Spy Riff," "Deep Blues," and "Cannon." The session focused on applying key signatures, understanding musical rests, and improving fingerings and rhythm. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the third line of "Cannon" and prepare for "Viva la Vida" next time.
Music Ties
Key Signatures and Accidentals
Understanding Rhythmic Rests
Guitar Barre Chord Technique
Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's recent Grade 5 piano exam results, discussing examiner feedback on performance aspects. They then thoroughly went through and corrected Grade 1 music theory homework, focusing on note values, time signatures, scales, intervals, and musical terms. The session concluded with piano practice on a new piece, and the Student was assigned to start Grade 2 theory and practice another piece for homework.
Expressive Performance: Dynamics and Style
Intervals: Tones
Semitones
and Counting
Understanding Pitch and Accidentals
Rhythmic Accuracy and Notation
Key Signatures and Major Triads
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Guitar Tuner Apps
Presentations
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Note taking
Mobile joining
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