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Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach Podcast! I’m your host, Benjamin Harding.
This new podcast is an inside look at the power of the Taubman Approach, an approach to working with playing-related problems, such as discomfort, tension, pain and injuries. Through first hand experiences and discussions with some of the premiere teachers of this approach we'll be sharing how pianists at various stages of learning the piano have benefitted and grown through applying the Taubman Approach.
Sponsored by The Golandsky Institute. The Golandsky Institute is on a mission to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. If you're interested in learning more about the Taubman Approach be sure to check out the show notes of this episode and follow links to sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date with all that the institute offers including their premiere subscription service that allows you to take lessons on the Taubman Approach from anywhere!
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In this episode, Benjamin Harding interviews Ricky Moreira, a recent graduate who has embraced the Taubman Approach in his piano teaching and playing. Ricky shares his journey from a self-taught musician to a passionate advocate for the Taubman Approach, discussing its profound impact on his teaching style and understanding of piano technique. He emphasizes the importance of natural movement and finding equilibrium in playing, while also addressing common hesitations about the Taubman Approach. The conversation highlights the supportive community within the Golandsky Institute and the ongoing learning process involved in becoming a great teacher.
For more information about Ricky visit:
https://www.alegriaensemble.com/
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Today we welcome the wonderful pianist Matthew Camastro to the show! Having studied with Edna Golandsky for a number of years now, he is a certified teacher of the Taubman Approach through the Golandsky Institute. His journey is fascinating and I think you are really going to enjoy this episode. Let's dive in.
Website: www.camastunes.com
Retraining Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/N87grQkCI_I?si=yvPpyNxKeTsInDsF
Matthew's Instagram: @camastunes
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In this episode, Benjamin Harding welcomes back pianist and composer Jennifer Rosenfeld to discuss her latest solo album, 'Piano Girl,' and the profound impact of the Taubman Approach on her piano technique and creative process. Jennifer shares her journey of personal growth through music, the evolution of her practice techniques, and her current and future projects, including her work in composition and musical theater. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset, efficiency in practice, and the joy of revisiting challenging repertoire.
Jennifer was a guest on Episode #13 in Season 1 of this podcast.
Visit www.jenniferrosenfeld.com for more information on Jennifer's work and creative projects.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach, the podcast from the Golandsky Institute—a vibrant community of pianists, teachers, and musicians dedicated to the pursuit of artistic freedom, technical mastery, and expressive depth.
I’m your host, Benjamin Harding, and this episode marks the beginning of Season Two of our series. Over the past year, we’ve heard from remarkable artists who have shared their journeys with the Taubman Approach—how it has transformed their playing, teaching, and understanding of music. And this season, we continue that exploration with even more inspiring voices from within our Golandsky community.
To open the season, I’m joined by Barbara Banacos—a gifted pianist and teacher whose insight, generosity, and curiosity embody the spirit of our community. In this conversation, we talk about her journey with the Taubman work, her teaching, her writing on Substack, and the wonderful camaraderie that continues to make the Golandsky Institute such a special home for pianists around the world.
It’s a joyful and reflective way to begin Season Two.
Here’s my conversation with Barbara Banacos.
In this episode of Inside the Taubman Approach, host Benjamin Harding welcomes Barbara Banakos to discuss her journey with the Taubman approach, her teaching experiences, and her new Substack project aimed at promoting the Taubman work. They explore the importance of community within the Golandsky Institute, the challenges and joys of teaching piano, and the significance of mentorship in developing as a musician and educator. Barbara shares insights on building a diverse studio and the excitement surrounding annual gatherings that foster learning and connection among pianists.
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Visit: www.marcusostermiller.com to be in touch with Marcus.
Summary
In this conversation, Marcus Ostermiller discusses his journey as a musician, focusing on the challenges he faced with physical pain and how the Taubman work transformed his playing and teaching. He shares insights on the importance of physical well-being in music performance, and how his teaching methodology evolved through his experiences. The discussion highlights the profound impact of understanding physical movement and technique on a musician's confidence and ability to express themselves.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Marcus's Journey with Injury and Recovery
06:39 Understanding the Root Causes of Pain
08:58 Transformation Through Taubman Technique
10:12 Exploring the Taubman Approach with Bob Durso
14:45 Marcus's Musical Journey and Teaching Philosophy
23:09 The Impact of Taubman Work on Performance Confidence
Takeaways
Musicians often come with a depth of musicianship they crave to express.
Physical therapy and strength training are crucial for musicians.
Expressive constipation can hinder musical expression.
The experience of rotation in playing evolves over time.
Taubman work helped me become symptom-free within six months.
Understanding physical challenges can lead to better performance.
My technique improved significantly after Taubman work.
Performances became more confident and grounded after addressing physical issues.
Teaching methodology changed as a result of personal experiences.
Revisiting past pieces can be a healing journey for musicians.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Today's guest is Nikos Syropoulos. For more information on Nikos visit his website at: https://www.nikospiano.com/
Summary
In this conversation, Nikos shares his transformative journey with the Taubman Approach, detailing his initial struggles with injury as a jazz pianist and how he found relief and improvement through this technique. He discusses the unique challenges jazz musicians face when integrating Taubman movements into their improvisation and addresses common skepticism about the approach. Nikos emphasizes the continuous discovery and growth that comes with practicing the Taubman technique, encouraging musicians of all backgrounds to explore its benefits.
Takeaways
Nikos's journey with the Taubman Approach began due to a life-changing injury.
He experienced severe pain while playing piano, which led him to seek help.
After various unsuccessful treatments, he found relief through the Taubman Approach.
The Taubman Approach opened a new world of playing for Nikos.
Jazz pianists face unique challenges when learning the Taubman technique.
There is something in the Taubman Approach for every pianist, regardless of style.
Skepticism about the Taubman Approach is common among jazz musicians.
The commitment to the Taubman Approach can lead to significant long-term benefits.
Continuous improvement and discovery are key aspects of the Taubman technique.
Nikos encourages musicians to find certified teachers to guide them.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Taubman Approach
07:00 Nikos's Journey Through Injury and Recovery
13:27 The Jazz Pianist's Perspective on Taubman Technique
21:00 Overcoming Skepticism in Jazz Pianists
26:21 Innovations in Jazz Pedagogy and Taubman Techniques
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Aires Indios: Piano Music of Bolivia
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Nonprofit org: Foundation for Bolivia Artists
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Composer Names Mentioned:
Eduardo Caba (1890-1953)
Daniel Alvarez Veizaga https://alvarez-daniel.com
Fugas Bolivianas
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For more information on Jeff Nations visit: www.jeffnations.net
Born in Kyoto Japan and raised in North Carolina, pianist Jeff Nations began studying at the age of eight and playing professionally by the age of sixteen, performing in local establishments in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Actively competing by the age of twelve, he was the recipient of numerous awards, and by age 17 was the first prize winner in the Young Artist Competition held by the Raleigh Piano Teachers' Association. The next year he took first prize in the Concerto Division of the same competition, performing the final movement of Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto in G minor.
He was a finalist in the Sanford Scholarship Competition to attend The North Carolina School of the Arts, where his teachers were Marian Hahn and Robert McDonald. While attending NCSA, Mr. Nations was a member of the ONYX Contemporary Ensemble, under which he premiered his own work "Night Fantasy" for solo piano (not to be confused with the work by Elliot Carter of the same title).
Upon graduating from NCSA with the prestigious Irwin Freundlich Award in Piano, he was offered a scholarship to study with pianist David Bradshaw in New York City.
He has performed in various cities throughout the U.S., including New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., San Antonio, as well as throughout North Carolina and Ohio. His Philadelphia performances include recitals at The Church of Saint Luke and the Epiphany, The Ethical Society of Philadelphia, The Fleischer Art Memorial, Jacob's Music, and The Karin Fuller Capanna Memorial Concert at the Settlement Music School.
A classical artist who is accomplished in a variety of musical genres including popular idioms, musical theater, and gospel, he has consistently endeavored to break through barriers that have often stood between the classical musician and the public. From 1995 to 1998 he was a regular pianist for The Philadelphia Gospel Seminars Choir and the Villanova Gospel Choir.
Recognized for his performances of works by American composers, he has collaborated extensively with Soprano Diana Barnhart and has also served as Artistic Ambassador for the United States Government, performing in over twenty recitals in countries throughout the Middle East including Saudi Arabia, Syria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Oman and Egypt as well as conducting master classes at the Cairo and Alexandria Conservatories.
He has lectured on the Taubman Approach and since 1998 has been studying the Taubman Approach with Robert Durso, Senior Faculty Member of The Golandsky Institute.
A former faculty member of the Settlement Music School, Mr. Nations now teaches privately in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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You are going to love this episode with Jason Gallagher.
Here is Jason's background in his own words:
I've always loved piano. Ever since I was a kid, I loved all the different sounds the piano could make. From the blues to rock to the classics, I played everything.
As I got older and more serious, I realized there were things I couldn’t do. When I tried to play the music I loved, it hurt. I had pains in my wrists, and there were many techniques my body refused to do. I decided to go to college for music because I knew I had limits, and I wanted to go past them.
After getting a Bachelor’s and a Master’s, I play well. Professional level. I’ve studied with masters such as Phyllis Lehrer, Ingrid Clarfield, and Robert Durso, and I’ve overcome every difficulty I ever had. Thanks to that, I love piano more as an adult than I ever did as a child.
Here’s the thing:
A lot of what I learned in college can be learned in high school. Middle school. Even elementary school! I can prevent your child from having to face many of these difficulties. I can show your child short cuts to playing the music of their dreams. Because I went through those struggles, I know what to look for, and I know how to fix it.
No matter what your child wants to do with music, I am on the lookout for ways to help them succeed. Yes, everyone believes in hard work, but hard work simply isn’t enough. You need a guide who knows how to get results from that effort. My students have won top awards that led them to performances at Carnegie Hall, Baruch Performing Arts Center, and Gill Memorial Chapel.
You can find more information about Jason's studio at:
https://jasonwgallagher.com/
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Show Notes: Interview with Sophie Till of the Till ProjectEpisode Overview
In this episode, we sit down with the brilliant violinist, Sophie Till, founder of the Till Project, to discuss the transformative power of the Taubman Approach for stringed instrument players. Sophie shares her journey into the world of music, the influence of Edna Golandsky’s work, and how the principles of the Taubman Approach can help string players unlock their potential.
Connect with Sophie Till
- Website: The Till Project
Final Thoughts
Sophie’s insights on the Taubman Approach and her dedication to helping musicians thrive are sure to inspire listeners. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique or simply explore new ways of playing, this episode offers valuable guidance and encouragement.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach I’m Benjamin Harding. On today's episode, I want to outline the idea that yes, the approach is a comprehensive foundation for all of piano technique, but it is more than that. I want to give you steps to pursue this incredible work; for you to be exposed to its transformative power and to excel in the work itself.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach! I’m your host, Benjamin Harding, and today we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with the incredible Mary Moran.
In this episode, we’ll explore the teaching of the Taubman Approach to young children—how to make these foundational techniques accessible and engaging for the youngest pianists. Mary, with her decades of experience, will share valuable insights on new course and program development initiatives, offering guidance for piano teachers looking to integrate the Taubman Approach into their private studios.
We'll also take a fascinating look at the evolution of the Taubman work through the years, highlighting the pivotal moments and innovations that have shaped its impact on piano pedagogy. Whether you're a teacher, a student, or simply passionate about piano, there’s something here for everyone.
So, grab your headphones, and let’s get started!
https://www.marymoranpiano.com/
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach, I’m Benjamin Harding.
Today’s episode is a must listen. We welcome the great Edna Golandsky to the podcast to discuss her new book: The Taubman Approach to Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide to Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential. Part one of the interview is today and next week we will have part two.
You can visit Edna’s website to purchase this book.
I have my copy in front of me that I purchased on Amazon**.
You can also get it on Barnes and Noble**.
Did you know that Edna has a weekly podcast show on her YouTube channel.
Let’s get into today’s episode!
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Hey there, it’s Benjamin Harding. Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach. We’re stepping into a brand-new season of the podcast, and it’s a thrilling time for us here at the Golandsky Institute. Why, you ask? Because next week, September 10th, Edna Golandsky’s highly anticipated book is hitting the shelves! Have you reserved your copy yet? If not, now’s the time—trust me, it’s an incredible read. https://www.ednagolandsky.com/taubman-approach-book
So, today’s episode is titled “3 Reasons Why I Think You Need to Listen to Next Week’s Episode.” And let me tell you, you’re not going to want to miss this.
Reason Number 1:
Next week, we have a very special guest on the podcast—drum roll, please—Edna Golandsky herself! Whenever we get the chance to hear from our master teachers at the Golandsky Institute, it’s a moment to treasure. Edna’s contributions have been foundational. Without her, this institute wouldn’t exist, and the Taubman Approach might have remained a footnote in the history of piano pedagogy. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight directly from one of the pillars of our field.
Reason Number 2:
Edna will be diving into why she decided to write this book. You’ll get an exclusive look into her motivations and the inspiration behind it. It’s not every day that you hear from the author about the journey and thought process that led to such a significant work. If you’ve ever wondered what drove her to pen this book, this episode will answer that and more.
Reason Number 3:
We’re also going to get some insights that aren’t in the book. The Taubman Approach is a living, evolving body of knowledge. It’s shaped by its practitioners and the ongoing exploration of its principles. Edna will share some fresh perspectives and additional insights that you won’t find in the book, giving you even more value and understanding of the Taubman Approach.
So mark your calendars and tune in next week. This is an episode packed with invaluable insights and a deep dive into the heart of the Taubman Approach.
Thanks for joining me today. Until next time, keep exploring and keep playing.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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On today's episode the brilliant pianist, Andrew King, shares about his incredible journey of reaching new artistic heights through the Taubman Approach. He has been studying this work with master teacher, Robert Durso, for two decades.
His quest to finding a comprehensive piano technique was on his heart for many years until one day, serendipitously he was making eggs in a communal kitchen in Vienna when someone shared with him the Taubman Approach.
You will have to listen to the full episode to hear about his journey which includes a sketchy treatment for pain offered by a teacher which included bunches of garlic and whacking his hand with a Bible. Don't miss it! Here we go.
http://andrewkingpianist.com/
Pianist Andrew King is a soloist, chamber musician, and collaborative artist based in Connecticut. Mr. King has performed throughout the Northeast, including to a sold-out hall at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall as soloist and with his colleague, soprano Julie Reumert. He has played in masterclasses for several world-class pianists and pedagogues, including Edna Golandsky, Ilya Itin, Paul Roberts, Yael Weiss, and Robert Wyatt. After winning many local competitions by age 17, Mr. King went on to Bowdoin College to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. He subsequently completed his master’s degree in piano performance from the Hartt School of Music as the recipient of the William S. Vincent Scholarship. While studying in Vienna, Austria, he and violist Sean Reilly won the first prize in chamber music for the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) program in 2003, and they performed with musicians from Milan, Italy. Mr. King regularly performs on the St. John’s Summer Music Concert Series in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
In addition to performing, Mr. King continues to refine his technique as both student and teacher. He is a Certified Associate Instructor of the Taubman Approach, the groundbreaking and transformative approach to piano playing that provides the necessary tools for musical expressiveness through healthy motions at the keyboard. He has studied extensively with Robert Durso, master Taubman teacher and co-founder of the Golandsky Institute, in New York; he was also a student of Gerald Stofsky in Vienna, and Margreet Francis and David Westfall at the Hartt School of Music. After teaching as faculty of the Hartt School Community Division for many years, Mr. King now offers private lessons, both online and at his home studio in Connecticut. He is a long-standing member of the Hartford Chapter of the Connecticut State Music Teachers Association, through which his students have frequently placed in local competitions. He also serves as an adjudicator for piano competitions and presents introductory workshops on the Taubman Approach. For more information, please visit andrewkingpianist.com.
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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Well, in North America at least, we are in the "dog days" of Summer. It's hot; we're on vacation; and, we are getting ready to get back into the Fall with regular rhythms of teaching and life!
It's a perfect time for you to sign up for the streaming service at www.golandskyinstitute.org. The quality of the content on our streaming service is not be to be found anywhere else and it is world class.
On today's episode, we give a little snippet of a lecture presented by John Bloomfield on polyrhythms. Enjoy!
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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Today's episode is an interview with Elizabeth Grace. Her's is a story of incredible strength and resolve in discovering how to play the piano with ease and without pain through the Taubman Approach. Her harrowing journey in the Taubman work, through the support and encouragement from her family and husband, was accompanied with superior focus and determination to learn all that she could. The end result is stunning. She is a master teacher and is performing at the highest level. Don't miss a second of this interview. www.bethgrace.com
Elizabeth Mueller Grace, NCTM, enjoys a multi-faceted career as performer, teacher, clinician and adjudicator. An award-winning pianist, her performances have been praised for their “depth of sound, intelligent interpretation and fluid technique.” (Omaha World Herald)
A frequent collaborator, Ms. Grace is a member of the Capriole Duo with Barbara Leibundguth, former co-principal flutist in the Minnesota Orchestra. The acclaimed ensemble has performed extensively together throughout the United States since 1984. The Duo was chosen to perform at the National Flute Conference in Chicago, toured under the auspices of the Midwest Arts Council and was featured on the Ruel Joyce Series in Kansas City. Ms. Grace has appeared with the Ives Quartet on the Chamber Music Tulsa Series, and has performed in ensembles nationwide, including at the University of Texas, University of Denver, Drake University and the Lawrence Conservatory of Music. Ms. Ms. Grace regularly concertizes with Dr. Janet Fetterman in duo-piano and four-hand collaborations. The duo was featured as the Conference Artists for the Missouri Federation State Convention.
Ms. Grace was selected as a 2021 Steinway and Sons Top Teacher and was the winner of the 2014 Kansas Outstanding Teacher of the Year. A dedicated and enthusiastic teacher, she has taught at Rice University, Houston, Texas and Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Her students frequently win top prizes in competitions and festivals.
Ms. Grace is certified at the Master Level of the Taubman Approach through the Golandsky Institute, New York City, and has been involved with the Taubman Approach since 1986. She regularly coaches with Edna Golandsky and John Bloomfield, New York City. She has extensive experience teaching the principles of injury prevention and recovery. Her work with injured musicians is described in Preventing and Resolving Piano Injury and is featured onMajoringinMusic.com and MTNA.org.
The recipient of numerous prizes and awards, Ms. Grace served as Keyboardist in the Houston Symphony, Topeka Symphony and as Principa
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Send us a Text Message.
You are going to love today's episode! Barbara Banacos is an inspiration.
As a young pianist, she endured an injury that manifested itself as a form of dystonia. This is significant because it is not well-understood in the medical community. The Taubman Approach can help you if you are struggling with a devastating injury. Some of us are experiencing devastating injuries in regards to playing the piano. We are here to help! Go to Golandskyinstitute.org and we will get you connected to a teacher to help you.
If you could list my website and social media in the show notes I'd greatly appreciate it!
Website: www.barbarabanacos.com
Instagram.com/barbara.banacos
Facebook: Barbara Banacos Piano Studio
youtube.com/@barbarabanacos
Barbara Banacos is the daughter of world-renowned jazz educator Charlie Banacos and pianist/educator Margaret Banacos. She began teaching in her mother's studio in 1997. Ms. Banacos teaches children and adults from beginner to advanced levels with a focus on classical music and offers advanced technical training in the Taubman Approach.
While completing her undergrad and graduate degrees in music from CUNY Hunter College, Ms. Banacos ran a private studio in Millburn/Short Hills, NJ and taught at Montclair State University Preparatory School. Since returning to the Boston area in 2003, Ms. Banacos teaches in-home private lessons in Lexington and Winchester, MA and at her home studio in Hamilton, MA. She has also taught remotely since 2010, reaching students as far away as Malaysia and New Zealand.
One of only three teachers in the Boston area certified in the Taubman Approach, Ms. Banacos has studied with Robert Durso of the Golandsky Institute since 1997. She is certified at the Associate level with the Golandsky Institute, is adjunct faculty for their annual summer symposiums at Princeton University and has led their support groups for many years. She has presented lectures on piano technique at the Golandsky Institute Boston Workshops and was invited to teach at the Danilo Pérez Foundation in Panama, assisting Edna Golandsky. Check out the Golandsky Institute and info/videos about the Taubman Approach here. Other significant teachers include Edna Golandsky, Charlie Banacos, Garry Dial and Lefteris Kordis.
Ms. Banacos has performed as a soloist, accompanist and in numerous piano duos with her favorite duet partner, Margaret Banacos.
(If you are looking to study the lessons of Charlie Banacos via online lessons taught by Garry Dial, click here for more information or inquire by emailing Barbara at charliebanacos@gmail.com)
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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John Bloomfield is a Kentucky native and a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Furman University in Greenville, S.C. An award-winning solo and chamber pianist, he has been broadcast by Public Radio in New England and has been heard on the air in New York under the auspices of Ars Viva. He earned a master’s degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and since then has been a long-term student of Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky. He has taught at Adelphi University and in the pre-college division of the Manhattan School of Music. In demand as a clinician and adjudicator around the country, he has lectured at a number of colleges and universities. He was invited several times to teach in Taiwan and has been a featured presenter at the Breckenridge Music Institute, state MTA conventions, and the MTNA Conventions in 2005, 2009, and 2014. He was the keynote speaker at the 2007 MTA convention in California. He was guest artist at the University of Alabama in 2013. He traveled to Australia in 2014 to teach and present lectures on the Taubman Approach. Mr. Bloomfield maintains a studio in New York City, where he is also a performance associate at Hunter College and an adjunct instructor at Queens College. He travels regularly to Portland, Atlanta, and the San Francisco Bay Area to consult and give lessons. He is a co-founder and senior director of the Golandsky Institute, which he also serves as faculty chair.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Grammy award winning pianist Bill Charlap has performed with many of the leading artists of our time including Phil Woods, Tony Bennett, Gerry Mulligan, Wynton Marsalis, Freddy Cole and Houston Person. Born in New York City, Charlap began playing the piano at age three. His father was Broadway composer Moose Charlap, whose credits include Peter Pan, and his mother is singer Sandy Stewart, who toured with Benny Goodman, and was a regular on the Perry Como show. She earned a 1963 Grammy nomination for her recording of “My Coloring Book." In 2005, Charlap and Stewart released the acclaimed CD, Love Is Here To Stay (Blue Note).
In 1997, Charlap formed his trio with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, now recognized as one of the leading groups in jazz. In 2000, he was signed to Blue Note Records and received two Grammy Award nominations, for Somewhere: The Songs of Leonard Bernstein and The Bill Charlap Trio: Live at the Village Vanguard. He is known for his interpretations of American popular song.. Time magazine wrote, “Bill Charlap approaches a song the way a lover approaches his beloved…no matter how imaginative or surprising his take on a song is, he invariably zeroes in on its essence.” In 2016, Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap: The Silver Lining, The Songs of Jerome Kern, was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album. In April, the Bill Charlap Trio released, Notes from New York, their debut recording for the Impulse label. Alan Morrison's five-star review in Down Beat stated that the new recording is "a masterclass in class."
In 2019, Charlap will be celebrating his 15th year as Artistic Director of New York City’s Jazz in July Festival at 92Y. He has produced concerts for Jazz at Lincoln Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Chicago Symphony Center and the Hollywood Bowl. Charlap is married to renowned jazz pianist and composer Renee Rosnes, and the two artists often collaborate in a duo piano setting. In 2010 Charlap and Rosnes released Double Portrait (Blue Note). Bill Charlap is currently the Director of Jazz Studies at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey.
https://www.billcharlap.com/
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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In 2022, I (Benjamin Harding) had a podcast entitled, Piano Explored. I had the amazing opportunity to interview Edna Golandsky. My life has forever been changed. And so - today's episode is rather personal for me.
This interview changed my life and I know it will have an affect on you as you listen.
Here are the show notes from that particular episode.
I hope you gain a glimpse into the great work that the Golandsky Institute is doing for musicians and especially, pianists. Founded by my guest today, Edna Golandsky, the Golandsky Institute has given insight to millions into how to play the piano pain-free.
Edna Golandsky is one of the premiere students of Dorothy Taubman. Visit her websites listed in the descriptions below.
Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue and the leading exponent of the Taubman Approach. She has earned wide acclaim throughout the United States and abroad for her pedagogical expertise, and for using the Taubman piano technique. She is also known for her extraordinary ability to solve technical problems and for her penetrating musical insight.
Ms. Golandsky started piano study in Israel at the age of eight. A gifted pianist, she played recitals at the age of ten and was performing with orchestras by the age of twelve. Ms. Golandsky came to the United States when she was sixteen years old, and was immediately accepted to the Juilliard School in their Preparatory Division.
She remained at Juilliard for the next eight years, studying with Jane Carlson, Rosina Lhevinne and Adele Marcus, and graduating with bachelor and master’s degrees in piano performance.
She has been featured in The New York Times,Classical Music UK, Authority Magazine, Piano & Keyboard Magazine, The Clavier Companion, New Work Weekly, Thrive Global and has written for The Strad, Interlude, TopMusic, Piano Marvel, and The Cross-Eyed Pianist among others.
The Golandsky Institute was established in 2003 by Edna Golandsky, John Bloomfield, Robert Durso and Mary Moran to bring high-level training in the Taubman Approach to the musical community. This Approach has proven to be highly effective in the resolution of technical limitations and playing-related injuries. The aim of the Institute is to provide musicians with a foundation that allows for full artistic expression and the development of virtuosic technical ability.
The work of the Golandsky Institute is presented internationally through private instruction, lectures, master classes, workshops, performances and symposiums by a team of expertly trained faculty members and teachers who are all highly regarded in their own right. In addition, the Institute produces critically acclaimed learning materials, including several series of DVDs,
This Summer, Edna Golandsky, renowned pedagogue and leading expert on the Taubman Approach will release her first book with Amplify Publishing Group. Entitled ‘The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.’ Visit: www.ednagolandsky.com to learn more.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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Take your piano playing to the next level this summer from the comfort of your own home at the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium, taking place live online from July 12 to 15. This Symposium offers an invaluable experience of engaging with peers and experts of the Taubman Approach of piano playing through lectures, interactive problem-solving sessions, and one-on-one guidance. On top of the informative sessions, the Symposium also gives exceptional opportunities to participants through masterclasses, and exclusive performances by world-renowned concert artists, Ilya Itin and Josu de Solaun. And if you miss any of it because of your schedule, you have unlimited access to all the recorded sessions for three months after the live sessions are over. For more information, visit golandskyinstitute.org and take advantage of the early bird discount which ends on June 12.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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For decades now, Dr. Lisa Yui has inspired audiences with her playing, has promoted the piano with her writing and speaking, and is raising up a new generation of artists with her teaching. Her career is multifaceted and multi-variegated; it shines with brilliance and excellence. It was an absolute honor to explore with her the Taubman Approach and its impact on her astounding pianism.
Be sure to visit Lisa's website for more information about this incredible person, artist and pianist. Lisa Yui's website.
Described as “a musical phenomenon” (Pianiste magazine), Yamaha Artist Lisa Yui enjoys a multifaceted musical career as pianist, lecturer, teacher, author, and musical director. Since making her concerto debut at the age of seven, Lisa Yui has performed throughout North America, Europe, and Asia as a recitalist and soloist with orchestra. She is the top prizewinner of the Senigallia International Piano Competition in Italy, the Super Classics International Auditions in Tokyo, and has twice been the recipient of a Canada Council Scholarship.
Lisa Yui has performed as soloist with prominent orchestras such as the Tokyo Symphony, Polish National Radio, Toronto Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, the Montreal Metropolitan Orchestra, and the Krakow State Philharmonic. Her performances have been broadcast on WQXR (New York), CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation), CJRT-FM (Ontario, Canada), and STV (Sapporo, Japan). She has performed in Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, and the Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum in Budapest, among other major concert venues around the world.
As a lecturer and performer, Ms. Yui originated The Lives of the Piano, Manhattan School of Music’s first piano lecture/concert series, now in its 23rd season. She has been invited as a lecturer to the Juilliard School, Kunitachi Music University, Princeton University, Washington and Lee University, and the University of Toronto, among other universities, colleges and venues.
Lisa Yui’s insightful writing on music has appeared in numerous publications such as Clavier Companion, EPTA Journal, and Listen, on a variety of topics including the life and influence of the virtuosic 19th-century pianist Marie Pleyel, on whom Dr. Yui wrote her doctoral thesis.
Lisa Yui is currently on the faculty of the Juilliard Extension, where she teaches piano and a new lecture/performance course, Keyboard Literature in Concert. Previous appointments include piano faculty at John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University, Associate Dean of Assessment and Academic Programs at Manhattan School of Music, department chair of the Music Advancement Program at the Juilliard School, and director of Ensemble 212’s Young Artist Competition Series. She also taught a course on the social history of the piano at Marymount Manhattan College for many years. Lisa Yui has served as a member of numerous competition juries includi
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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This lecture was published on the Golandsky Institute YouTube Channel on May 20, 2013. It is a presentation given by master piano teacher, John Bloomfield, who is also a board member and founder of the Golandsky Institute. It's timeless, friends. This is yet another example of the brilliance of the faculty at the Institute and the timelessness of the Taubman Approach.
But before we get to the lecture, I have to tell you something really exciting. Did you know that Edna Golandsky has a book coming out this Summer? For the first time ever, Edna will be releasing a book on the Taubman Approach in association with Amplify Publishing Group. The book is entitled 'The Taubman Approach To Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide To Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential.' It is a step by step guide that will take your piano playing to a whole new level.
It will be available for early purchase exclusively on www.ednagolandsky.com in June, 2024 and at online retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble in August, 2024.
And so - one more thing - You just heard about Edna's new book, right? Well, the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium is happening in July 12-15, 2024. Ok - so Edna will have released her book - don't you think that this symposium is going to be extra special! Absolutely. The Symposium is happening online and you need to register now because spots are filling up.
In fact, we have an early bird registration happening right now .
https://www.golandskyinstitute.org/event/2024-golandsky-institute-summer-symposium/
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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I am so grateful to the writer and musician, music historian and public musicologist , Sarah Fritz, for joining us on today's episode of "Inside the Taubman Approach." I am also so grateful for amazing women like Clara Schumann who blazed the trail for us all in music. I see so many parallels in the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky. These women have sacrificed so much in bringing this body of knowledge to us for our benefit. They have pressed on despite criticism and even opposition. Friends - we want you to be involved in the Golandsky Institute. Come and join us. Sign-up on our website today. www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Sarah brings to us so many insights into the pianistic world of the 19th century through the experience of Clara Schumann. We even get into hand and arm treatments in the 19th century that include milk and animal carcasses. Stick around for that incredible story.
Sarah Fritz is a writer and musician, music historian and public musicologist specializing in the composer Clara Wieck-Schumann. Her passionate advocacy for marginalized composers on social media seeks to change the dialogue around classical music, challenging the misbelief that all great composers in history were cis white men. She’s an in-demand guest speaker and lecturer, most recently at the Philadelphia Orchestra’s pre-concert talks, WWFM The Classical Network, Northeastern University, and the launch of the Cambridge University Press’s Clara Schumann Studies. In 2024, she will appear in the new documentary Mozart’s Sister from Media Stockade.
Sarah has written about Clara Schumann for numerous publications including the New York Times and VAN Magazine. Her popular (formerly known as) Twitter account is dedicated to telling truths and debunking myths around the infamous Madame Schumann. With overlooked research and a modern feminist lens, she places Clara’s life and music within the context of popular history. Her fresh perspective on Clara’s correspondence challenges traditional narratives around the composer’s personal and professional relationships with her husband Robert and her “beloved friend” Johannes Brahms.
Sarah is the founder of the Clara Schumann Channel blog, newsletter, and YouTube Channel. Her platform is studied in public musicology courses, and her articles are quoted in program notes and academic publications. She holds an M.M. from the Eastman School of Music and a B.M. from Westminster Choir College and also teaches on the faculty of the
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Today we welcome Dimitris Kostopoulos to Inside the Taubman Approach. I love this interview so much. Here's why: Dimitris came across the Taubman Technique tapes during a questioning period in his professional career. He studied these 10 DVD's for years. He understood the concepts and the language used to the point where he began to apply them to his playing. But - it was not until he met Edna Golandsky that he realized he that he needed to study this incredible work with an expert one on one.
Dimitris in his story shows how studying the Taubman Approach online with an expert really is effective.
https://kostopoulos.no/
Dimitris Kostopoulos was born in 1984, and grew up in Bodø, Norway. He is among the leading Norwegian pianists of his generation, and holds a Master’s degree in piano from the Barratt Due Institute of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. His main teacher was the recognized Czech professor Jiri Hlinka. In addition to this, he has participated in masterclasses with the Norwegian professor Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, the Dutch professor Marcel Baudet and the Swedish professor Hans Pålsson. He as also studied the work of Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky through the Taubman Techniques.
Dimitris Kostopoulos has established himself as a professional concert pianist with performances at several of Norway’s most famous music festivals and concert halls. His performances as pianist includes the Bergen International Music Festival, ULTIMA Contemporary Music Festival, Oslo Grieg Festival, The Hemsing Festival, Nordland Music Festival, the Music Festival of Northern Norway, the Northern Light Festival and the Opera in Oslo, Oslo Concert Hall and many other venues. In addition to this, he has performed regularly abroad giving concerts in Sweden, Vietnam, Portugal, Lithuania, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, South Africa, Italy and Russia.
As a soloist, Kostopoulos has performed with many orchestras, including the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, Lithuaninan State Symphony Orchestra, Oslo Camerata, Tromsø Symphony Orchestra, Barratt Due Symphony Orchestra, Banda Sinfonica da PSP, Bodø Sinfonietta, the MiNensemble, Narvik City Symphony Orchestra, Bodø City Symphony Orchestra and LVO. Kostopoulos has worked with conductors such as Bjarte Engeseth, Arvid Engegård, Stephan Barratt-Due, Pierre-André Valade, Jonathan Stockhammer, Torodd Wigum, Alf Richard Kraggerud, Terje Boye Hansen, Jan Ludvig Jacobsen and Nicolas Carthy.
Another important part of Kostopoulos’ career is his devotion to chamber music. His mother was a professional soprano, and already from the age of 13 he started to accompany her and perform concerts with her. Since then chamber music has been a natural part of his work as a pianist, resulting in collaborations with many of Norway’s leading musicians such as Catharina Chen, Guro Kleven Hagen, Audun Sandvik, Bjarne Magnus Jensen, Ragnhild Hemsing, Eldbjørg Hemsing, Cathrine Bullock, Ingebjørg Kosmo, Angelica Voje, Christian Mortensen and others.
Internationally recognized and rewarded
Since 2011 he has held the position as pianist in the MiNensemble. This is a chamber music ensemble based in northern Norway, touring throughout Norway as well as internationally.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Thank you for joining us on today's episode on Inside the Taubman Approach. I'm your host, Dr. Benjamin Harding.
Today we welcome Father Sean Duggan to the podcast. Pianist Sean Duggan is a monk of St. Joseph Abbey in Covington, Louisiana. He is also a professor of piano at SUNY Fredonia. Father Sean is a master pianist and a master teacher. His teaching and playing was and is enhanced in studying with Edna Golandsky.
His work in the playing of Bach and memorization is renowned. We cover so much in this episode. Also - bonus! A video of this interview is available on our YouTube channel. Check out the show notes of the podcast for the link and for more information on Father Sean Duggan.
YouTube Interview Link:
Father Sean Duggan at SUNY Fredonia:
https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/faculty/Sean-Duggan
Pianist Sean Duggan is a monk of St. Joseph Abbey in Covington, Louisiana. He obtained his music degrees from Loyola University in New Orleans and Carnegie Mellon University. He received a Master’s degree in theology from Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans. From 1988 to 2001 he taught music, Latin, and religion at St. Joseph Seminary College in Louisiana and was director of music and organist at St. Joseph Abbey.
In September 1983 he won first prize in the Johann Sebastian Bach International Competition for Pianists in Washington, D.C., and again in August 1991. Having a special affinity for the music of Bach, in 2000 he performed the complete cycle of Bach’s keyboard works eight times in various American and European cities. For seven years he hosted a weekly program on the New Orleans NPR station entitled “Bach on Sunday.” He is presently in the midst of recording the complete cycle of Bach’s keyboard (piano) music, which will comprise 24 CDs.
Before he joined the Benedictine order he was pianist and assistant chorus master for the Pittsburgh Opera Company for three years. He has performed with many orchestras including the Louisiana Philharmonic, the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Leipzig Baroque Soloists, the Prague Chamber Orchestra, the American Chamber Orchestra, and the Pennsylvania Sinfonia. From 2001 to 2004 he was a visiting professor of piano at the University of Michigan. Currently he is associate professor of piano at SUNY at Fredonia. During the fall semester of 2008 he was also a guest professor of piano at Eastman School of Music. He has been a guest artist and adjudicator at the Chautauqua Institution for several summers, and is also a faculty member of the Golandsky Institute at Princeton, New Jersey. He continues to study the Taubman approach with Edna Golandsky in New York City.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Welcome to Inside the Taubman Approach sponsored by the Golandsky Institute.
I am your host Benjamin Harding. Today’s episode is fascinating.
Yegor Shevtsov is one of the most interesting people that I have ever met. He truly is a Renaissance man. He’s an intellectual: he speaks many, many languages; he devours repertoire, literature, poetry, and art. He grew up being a dancer, then studied economics in Amsterdam. He then came to the United States and pursued music at Manhattan school of Music all the way through the doctoral level. We were students together at Manhattan school of music in the studio of Nina Svetlanova. Yegor is one of the most kind and humble people I have ever met as well - a joy to talk to.
What surprised me today in this interview is how he came to the Taubman Approach for a very practical solution. You'll see what I mean. Let me read an excerpt found on our website from Yegor.
From Yegor Shevtsov:I am a working pianist, and I owe that honor in no small measure to Edna’s precise, encouraging and constructive teaching. Both she and her wonderful colleagues at the Institute are an incredible resource to pianists of all levels, from beginner students to those wishing to recover from injury to those who simply look to be better pianists, better musicians. I came to Edna to get help with very practical and concrete problems: I needed to perform some pieces that I could not play well. Over the years, I have brought to her Chopin and Scriabin Etudes for gigs, Beethoven and Brahms Sonatas for competitions, Strauss and Stravinsky orchestral excerpts for auditions. From fingerings to articulation, from sound quality to rhythmic vitality – Edna leaves no stone unturned. What separates her from other teachers is of course the fact that she enables you to explore all those categories as rooted in the anatomical evidence of playing the instrument. Through studying with her, I have become not just a better performer, but a better musician and a better teacher myself. Edna is an embodiment of a Master Teacher. Thank you, Master.
Yegor Shevtsov
- Pianist, Arctic Philharmonic, Bodø, Norway
- Pianist, Ballet West, Salt Lake City, UT
- Pianist, Mark Morris Dance Group Ensemble, Brooklyn, NY
- Faculty, MSM Precollege, New York, NY
- DMA, Manhattan School of Music
https://markmorrisdancegroup.org/profile/yegor-shevtsov/
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Today's episode is from the Golandsky Institute Online Workshop on August 6, 2020 in the heart of the global pandemic. Our founder, Edna Golandsky, answers questions related to passages in Chopin.
Of note is the first 6 minutes or so of the presentation. Edna brings to our attention the clear idea of which, yes, the Taubman Approach can help with the reversal of injuries and bring healing to pianists. However, there is so much more to this approach. The heights of where the technique can take you is limitless.
Encountering this work at a surface level will help you. In a previous episode with the pianist Robert Dvorkin, Robert remarks that encountering the Taubman Approach for the first time is like taking the thorn out of the lion''s paw - but that is only the beginning. When a pianist invests in understanding this work and studying it deeply with a qualified teacher, the rewards are immense artistically.
So without further comments, let's get into today's episode.
The video of this lecture is available on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPX4QH3VfiE
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Today’s episode features a conversation with Josu de Solaun as he describes the new heights and depths of artistic expression he experienced in studying the Taubman work with Edna Golandsky. Josu was not injured when he came to the Taubman approach. He wanted to understand what he did well at the piano and to discover his limitations in order to play with more freedom, power, speed and artistic expression.
https://www.josudesolaun.com/
In the 2023 edition, the ICMA jury expressed: "Josu de Solaun is one of the most impressive discoveries of the past decade. Not only is he a technically impressive pianist, but his interpretative imagination also knows no limits. His interpretations ideally reflect De Solaun's ability to engage with works symbiotically and at the highest energy levels. Free of aesthetic dogmas, the pianist creates cosmoses of a solitary nature."
He is also the sole Spanish pianist to win first prizes at the José Iturbi (2006) and George Enescu (2014) international piano competitions since their inception in 1980 and 1958, respectively. Esteemed pianists like Elisabeth Leonskaja (1964) and Radu Lupu (1967) have previously won the Enescu Competition.
In 2019, President of Romania Klaus Iohannis appointed him Officer of the Order of the Cultural Merit of the Republic of Romania, acknowledging his artistic work and promotion of George Enescu’s music—whose complete works for piano he recorded under the NAXOS label—and Romanian musical culture globally.
Josu, trained by Salvador Chuliá and pianists María Teresa Naranjo and Ana Guijarro in Spain, later studied in New York under pianists Nina Svetlanova and Horacio Gutiérrez, enabling him to exhibit his musical artistry in various forms. Further studies in New York included composition with Giampaolo Bracali and conducting with Robert Isaacs and David Gilbert, along with chamber music with Robert Mann (Juilliard Quartet) and Isidore Cohen (Beaux Arts Trio).
Jessica Duchen of BBC Music Magazine praised: "De Solaun allows the expression to lead at all times, no matter how intense the virtuosity. There is always an elastic vitality in his interpretations, a warm and intimate approach to his phrasing, and a beautiful, sweet tone."
Justo Romero in Scherzo declared: "It is difficult to imagine a more powerful and creative pianism. De Solaun is one of the most interesting virtuosos of the contemporary keyboard. Spanish and non-Spanish. A vigorous, wise pianism, of refined workmanship and great musicality. We are before a true colossus of the piano, a true virtuoso, in the old style, who makes use of his resplendent technique and the extroverted dramatic, his strong artistic nature to conjugate versions that combine brilliance and effusiveness, fire and delicacy, always with an intense pianistic foundation, all with naturalness, strength, power, sonorous opulence, and intense expressive sense."
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
On today's episode, Benjamin takes a different approach in that he outlines the basic principles of the Taubman Approach listed on our website here: https://www.golandskyinstitute.org/resources/
Be sure to listen to this episode a few time as it is full of detail and may be a springboard for further learning and exploration of this life-changing approach to playing the piano.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
This is a presentation from the June 25, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop.
John Bloomfield speaks about applying the Taubman Approach to Mozart's A minor Sonata, K. 310 and Chopin's Scherzo no.3 in C-sharp minor, op. 39. Please visit our YouTube Channel to watch this brilliant lecture. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOx5Ukkbge0
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The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
We welcome the brilliant pianist Arthur Simoes to the podcast today. You are going to love this conversation. Arthur has tested the Taubman Approach in many mays; from classical literature to Dalcroze and now in jazz and improvisation. What's kind of fun about this episode is that I surprise Arthur with a rapid fire question time at the end of the episode. Stick around for that exciting exchange.
You can be in touch with Arthur on Instagram @arthursimoesmusic,
https://www.golandskyinstitute.org/arthur-simoes/
“We were captivated by the elegance of Arthur Simoes's touch, as he performed pieces from Ginastera with dazzling virtuosity and an ineffable sense of sorrow.” – Arcinfo
Arthur Simoes enjoys a diverse career as a pianist, composer, and educator. He has performed extensively in Europe, as well as in Latin America and in the United States, and he frequently presents lectures, workshops, and masterclasses across the globe.
Passionate about education, Arthur has run a successful private studio for more than 10 years. He has also taught at the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze and at the Haute Ecole de Musique in Geneva, Switzerland. His teaching is rooted in the conviction that every person has the innate ability to learn music, and encompasses elements from Dalcroze Eurhythmics as well as the Taubman Approach.
Arthur is a first prize winner of the 29th European Music Competition “Città di Moncalieri”, in Italy, as well as other piano competitions. Venues and festivals where he performed include the Victoria Hall (Geneva), La Schubertiade sur la Colline (Neuchâtel), and the Berklee Performance Center (Boston).
His musical journey began at the age of 6, and he enrolled at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève at the age of 10, from which he graduated with the Arditi Award for the best final recital of the year. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Piano and a Master’s degree in Music Pedagogy – Dalcroze Eurhythmics from the Haute Ecole de Musique de Genève, as well as the Diplôme Supérieur of the Dalcroze method. During his Dalcroze studies, Arthur was awarded the Institut-Jaques Dalcroze Award “for his qualities as eurhythmician”, the Emile Jaques-Dalcroze Foundation Award “for the excellence of his improvisation exam” and the Aletheia Foundation Award “for the excellence of his Diplôme Supérieur choreography”. He has also pursued in-depth studies of the Taubman Approach with his mentor Edna Golandsky, in New York.
His passion for improvised music as well as the desire to broaden his horizons have brought Arthur to Berklee College of Music to pursue a Professional Music Diploma with concentrations in Jazz Composition and Performance, as he continues to perform, compose, and teach.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Today's episode is so inspiring. We welcome Hugo Bermudez to the podcast where he shares his story of incredible recovery from a massive injury sustained in playing the piano. He tried everything to get better. But, it was only after the expert care of Edna Golandsky that he was able to achieve full and complete healing. This journey of healing prompted Hugo to pursue the Taubman Approach in a deep way becoming the first and only certified teacher in Latin America. This episode relays the ups and downs of Hugo's journey. Don't miss the diagnosis given to Hugo from an emergency room doctor!
Hugo Bermúdez is the first and only certified teacher of the Taubman Approach in Mexico and Latin America. He teaches this approach mainly to commited amateurs, conservatory students, teachers and professional pianists in Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Chile, Uruguay, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Spain, India and the United States.
Working along with the Golandsky Institute, he has created the project “Taubman en Español”, creating original video content in Spanish and putting subtitles into existing Golandsky Institute videos. This effort is key to helping to make this body of knowledge more accessible to the Hispanic community.
Bermúdez holds a Bachelors degree in piano performance from the “Autonomous University of Nuevo León” in Mexico, where he graduated with the highest honors (Academic Merit Award).
He has deepened his musical knowledge by studying interpretation with the renowned expert in music phenomenology, Jordi Mora (Spain), by currently working towards his Masters degree in Musical Interpretation and Investigation from “Valentian International University”, and by continuing to study the Taubman Approach with the world's leading expert, Edna Golandsky.
Here are some links mentioned in this episode:
Hugo's Instagram
Hugo's Facebook Page on the Taubman Approach in Spanish
Hugo will be speaking about the Taubman Approach for the "Mexican Healthy Conservatories Network". You can find out more about it at this LINK. The event is on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 at 6pm (GMT-6).
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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It's Episode 25! and we are just getting started bringing stories, interviews, tips, tools, strategies from the Taubman Approach.
I wanted to point to our website now before we get into today's episode with Mary Moran. At www.golandskyinstitute.org you can find the latest resources on the Taubman Approach. But let me be more specific - you can get connected to a certified teacher. Our teacher matching service is outstanding. We will get you connected to someone who has been vetted in the process of teaching this life changing work.
Today's episode is a rebroadcast of a video found on our YouTube channel where Mary Moran brings us insight in how to play octaves and chords without stretching.
Here is the link to the original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi2ofizjE_A
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Born in Santa Monica, California, Debbie Poryes found herself at the piano when she was five, practicing everything from Chopin to show tunes. Playing led to fascination with musical theory and structure, then jazz standards, composing, and improvising. Hearing Monk and Miles as a teenager, she fell in love with their music and decided to become a jazz pianist. At twenty, her first regular paying gig lasted a year at a Berkeley restaurant, playing five nights a week from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Debbie has always gone her own way musically, even while maintaining a constant study through transcription and analysis of her favorite players and composers, such as Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter, Keith Jarrett, Horace Silver, Hank Jones, Sonny Clark, and Clare Fischer. Drawn strongly to 20th century classical music, she has been influenced by many composers, including Aaron Copland and Norman Dello Joio. In her early years as a musician in Oakland, her passion led her to play frequently at jam sessions while continuing to study classical music and jazz with local players. She composed and arranged music, and produced her own concerts with her duos, trios and quartets in addition to freelancing with various local singers and bands. She has performed all over the San Francisco Bay Area notably, at the Stanford Jazz Festival, SFJazz, Yoshi’s Jazzclub, the Berkeley Jazzschool, the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, and the Piedmont Piano Company. True to her beginnings, she still loves playing in restaurants and played twice-weekly for 6 years at the New Orleans-styled Oakland restaurant Pican, only stopping when the restaurant up and closed!
A significant aspect to Debbie’s musical life has been her experience with tendonitis in her wrists. In her thirties, pain forced her to stop playing for two years, during which time she explored many avenues of healing. A breakthrough came when she happened upon Dorothy Taubman’s piano technique, which emphasized maintaining the natural coordination of the fingers, hand, and arm. Absorbing this new way of thinking, Debbie continues to study it with her teacher John Bloomfield in New York and pass it along to her grateful students. The injury turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as it led not only to Debbie’s development of a beautiful sound without harshness but also an ease and control she didn’t have before. One has only to see Debbie play to appreciate how comfortable her hands are at the keyboard.
Debbie felt the call to teach early in her career and continues to adore helping students understand jazz and further their own playing. Debbie has internet students around the globe in addition to her students at her home studio. She taught at the Berkeley Jazzschool for over 20 years as well as many summers at the Stanford Summer Jazz Program and has given presentations to the California Music Teachers’ Association on how to teach jazz.
In the summer of 2018 Debbie moved to Philadelphia. Her husband Tony Fels retired from his teaching job at the University of San Francisco and they, along with their daughter, returned to his hometown. She continues to teach her California and global students through the internet and is enjoying her new students and gigs in Philadelphia.
Please visit https://www.debbieporyes.com/ for Debbie's incredible website.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
In a previous episode we mentioned that the Taubman Approach is for everyone. For example, if you are an older adult that played the piano when you were younger and want to begin to get back into playing the Taubman Approach is the best way to accomplish your dreams!
Today's episode with Nathan Kaplan goes through the ups and downs of learning the Taubman Approach as an Adult Learner. Nathan is a retired public school teacher in the New York City Public School system where he taught music and even played professionally.
Nathan came to the Taubman Approach at the age of 65 wanting to play the piano at a higher level. At first, Nathan's experience in learning the work was a difficult one. But, through the patience and perseverance of both John Bloomfield and his own, his playing has totally been transformed. Nathan is an inspiration! In this episode he shows that through the Taubman Approach the sky is the limit for what can be achieved.
We will update the show notes as Nathan's upcoming recital is publicized!
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Today's episode features an interview with pianist and teacher, Jacob Silver. He teaches full-time out of his Brooklyn studio. Jacob faced an injury in graduate school where he reached out to Taubman expert, John Bloomfield. Jacob was able to retrain under the direction of John Bloomfield. His website references that 6 out of 10 musicians have debilitating pain. We get into this epidemic that faces musicians in both the jazz and classical worlds.
And, stay tuned until the end of the episode where Jacob turns the table and begins to interview me! We get really personal about the idea of bringing hope for pianists around the world.
Here is Jacob's website:
www.jacobsilverpiano.com
Jacob Silver graduated with a Bachelor of Music from The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University. He then went on to get his Masters of Music at Manhattan School of Music.
Jacob has 15 years of experience and is an incredibly in demand teacher. Known for breaking down the fundamentals of piano technique for all ages and styles. He gives students the tools to solve playing problems on their own and develop a fluid piano technique.
He specializes in teaching and applying the Taubman approach. A revolutionary piano technique developed by Dorthy Taubman and continued on by the Golandsky Institute. The technique teaches pianists how to play any repertoire, no matter how difficult, with ease and utmost musicality. It focuses on a piano technique free of pain, stress, or fatigue.
Jacob discovered the Taubman approach after being injured during his masters program. The Taubman approach allowed him to fully recover and play even better than he had before. 60% of musicians will develop a disability over the course of their lifetime. Jacob recovered and is driven by making sure every student he works with has the tools to prevent playing injury. He also works with pianists who are currently injured to help them retrain and heal.
His performance career has taken him around the globe. Touring with Jazz groups in Japan and Singapore. As a composer, his works have been featured by the American Studio Orchestra in Baltimore, MD.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Today presents for us a different episode. Yours truly, Benjamin, gets into the 'why' of Inside the Taubman Approach.
I also get really bold in this episode and make some claims that I would love for you to test and respond to!
I really think that the Taubman Approach as taught by Edna Golandsky and the Golandsky Institute has come to the world of piano teaching, and piano playing at a critical time. Yep - that's a big claim but take a listen and I think you will agree.
Dr. Benjamin Harding is the host and producer of "Inside the Taubman Approach". He wants you to join this incredible community at the Golandsky Institute!
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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I am watching the Taubman Technique videos. Actually, I am absolutely consuming this material. Friends, it's what you are searching for in giving freedom and new levels to your playing. On those tapes, there is an interesting quote of Dorothy Taubman some of which appears in the publicly available documentary, The Choreography of the Hands. (We have it available on the Golandsky Institute YouTube channel). She says something to the effect that teachers must provide answers and direction to these sincere, talented and earnest people who are studying the piano. It seems that Taubman really wanted to provide answers to students. Like for example, how do you put your finger on the key? Why do you get really tired playing? How do you play scales? How do you move in an arpeggio?
The Taubman Approach through the Golandsky Institute and its certified teachers has answers.
The Taubman Approach has solutions for jazz pianists. It opens up possibilities never seen before. Today's guest, jazz pianist Adam Klipple, gives us a window into the artistic freedom that this paradigm can give.
Listen to the full episode because we talk about a ton of amazing ideas. And - Adam on a fun departure from the conversation, heads to the piano and plays! Wow. “The body is capable of fulfilling all pianistic demands without a violation of its nature if the most efficient ways are used; pain, insecurity, and lack of technical control are symptoms of incoordination rather than a lack of practice, intelligence, or talent."
Dorothy Taubman
Adam Klipple is a student of John Bloomfield
Visit Adam Klipple's website at: https://adamklipple.com/
Adam Klipple, who has been described as "a standout pianist who has gone to school on McCoy Tyner and Cecil Taylor and earned his degree," plays piano, Hammond organ, sampler, and a variety of vintage keyboards. He currently records and performs with Veronica Swift, and is a member of the legendary jazz rock band Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Adam has recorded and performed onstage with the likes of Ghostface Killah, Lauryn Hill, Graham Haynes, the Sun Ra Arkestra, Craig Harris, Joe Bowie's Defunkt, Sekou Sundiata, Marc Ribot, John Medeski, Kurt Rosenwinkle, Carla Cook, Dave Fiuczynski, David Gilmore, Josh Roseman, Peter Apfelbaum, Jay Rodriguez, Groove Collective, and Smokey Robinson. He has appeared at renowned venues including the Blue Note, Iridium, the Jazz Standard, Blues Alley, and the Knitting Factory, and at jazz festivals around the world.
Also a composer and arranger, Adam has earned grants from Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, Arts International, Meet the Composer, and the U.S. Department of State, enabling him to tour and teach master classes in southeast Asia, the Pacific Rim, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
On today's episode we welcome the brilliant, Swiss pianist, Sebastian Issler. Sebastian was in London during the beginning of the pandemic. He was in need of lessons online and remembered watching 'The Choreography of the Hands' a few years before. He then sought out Robert Durso. Since then, he has been having lessons with Robert Durso online and has travelled to Philadelphia several times for in person lessons. His story demonstrates the possibility of excelling in the Taubman Approach through a combination of online and in person lessons. Sebastian is an inspiring pianist!
Please visit Sebastian's website at: www.sebastianissler.com
Swiss Pianist Sebastian Issler received the Jean Meikle Prize for best Duo at the 2022 Wigmore Hall/Bollinger International Song Competition, together with British-Hungarian soprano Anna Cavaliero. He is the winner of the 2022 Paul Hamburger Prize for Lieder, finalist of several international competitions, including the International Schubert Competition Dortmund, and multiple prize winner of the Swiss Youth Music Competition.
Sebastian is the first pianist-in-residence at the City Music Foundation in London, which also acts as his management.
With his duo partners, Sebastian has performed at Milton Court Concert Hall, International Lied Festival Zeist, LIEDBasel Festival, Origen Festival Cultural, Liedrezital Zurich, Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Tonhalle Zurich, Barts Heritage Great Hall, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and Wigmore Hall, among others. He also appears regularly as an accompanist in masterclasses with luminaries such as Brigitte Fassbaender and Thomas Hampson, and recently as a soloist with the Collegium Vocale Lenzburg in Switzerland.
In 2021, he recorded his unique programme ‘The World of Song’ for the Montreux Jazz Festival China at the Schubertiade Hall. ‘The World of Song’ was first broadcast in an immersive cinema in 360 Reality Audio at the festival in Hangzhou, China.
He is a graduate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London, where he completed his Artist Diploma as a Guildhall Scholar working with Julius Drake and was a member of Graham Johnson's Song Guild. Prior to his studies in London, Sebastian completed two master's degrees, both with distinction, at the Zurich University of the Arts. He is a scholarship holder of Arosa Kultur and LIEDBasel.
Sebastian is influenced greatly by working with Robert Durso at the Golandsky Institute in New York which significantly changed his own playing and teaching style. He is based in Zurich and enjoys teaching, specializing in the Taubman Approach.
He is currently a fellow at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he gives his lecture ‘Choreography of the Hands’ to piano master students in the piano accompaniment programme. Sebastian is a teacher for piano accompaniment at the Zurich University of Teacher Education and is a guest lecturer at the Zurich University of the Arts.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Here is Robert Dvorkin's website! www.robertdvorkin.com
Robert Dvorkin loved music and studied it at a high level when he was a young man. To pay the bills, Robert entered into a career in IT and continued to enjoy the piano, practicing and performing. Through a variety of circumstances, Robert moved back to Canada from New York City for his work in IT and came to a place where he wanted to get back into music full-time. As he had been studying the Taubman Approach with John Bloomfield since 2000, he was able to be certified in the Taubman Approach and is only one of three Canadians currently certified in this work.
This episode frames the incredible journey of Robert in his love for the piano and teaching. He gets to the heart of why teaching this work is so important. People need music!
I also want to say, the learning process is explored and some key insights into the work is discussed.
Here is a bit more about Robert:
I grew up Edmonton, AB, where I began to study piano at the age of nine. For five years, until I was 17, I studied with Ernesto Lejano. Dr. Lejano taught at the University of Alberta, but had a few private students, and I was privileged to be among them. He imbued me with a love for music that continues to this day.
From there I went to the Indiana University School of Music (now the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University), studying primarily with Enrica Cavallo-Gulli. Maestra Gulli was a consummate musician, both as a soloist and as a partner in the Duo Cavallo-Gulli with her husband, violinist Franco Gulli. It was under her tutelage that I grew as a musician. I graduated from Indiana University with Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in piano performance. In 1988 I moved to New York City, where I lived for the next 25 years.
While in New York, I taught and concertized in both the United States and Canada. In 1999 I began studying with John Bloomfield, who remains my teacher to this day. With John I intensified my study of the Taubman Approach, which I describe in detail here. I am certified to teach the Taubman Approach as an Associate of the Golandsky Institute, one of only three Canadians to have been so-honoured.
In 2014 I repatriated to Canada, settled in Ottawa, and built a teaching studio out of my home in the Copeland Park neighbourhood. I continue to concertize, lecture, and teach privately. I teach practical piano as well as theory and harmony. I am currently accepting students from intermediate to advanced levels. Whatever your musical goals are, I know I can help you achieve them. Please feel free to get in touch!
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Today's episode is a lecture by Robert Durso given in August of 2020. You can find the video of this lecture on our YouTube channel here:
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From an August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop
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The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Vincent Wong is a dedicated music educator and pianist, specializing in piano improvisation. With a deep belief in the transformative power of improvisation, Wong is committed to providing students with a holistic approach to learning music.
With a rich musical background, Wong has honed his skills through extensive experience and training. He has had the privilege of collaborating with renowned musicians and ensembles in diverse genres, including classical, baroque, contemporary, and non-classical music.
Notable recent productions showcasing Wong's musical prowess include his involvement in the successful arrangements for "Animenz" and the Hong Kong Doujin Philharmonia in 2023. He also participated in the post music production of the movie”Still Human". Wong's compositions have been recognized and he has served as a member of CASH in Hong Kong. He worked as a media composer at Hong Kong TML Media.
As an educator, Wong brings a wealth of teaching methods and experiences to his students. He has completed ANCOS Orff music and movement education level courses level 1, studied the Dalcroze method under Joseph Reizer, and participated in a Dalcroze workshop at Carnegie Mellon University. Wong's expertise extends to teaching music in Montessori kindergartens and serving as a lecturer in Montessori teacher training programs. In fact, he was invited to speak at the Montessori Asia conference in Hong Kong in 2017, where he shared his unique approach to music education.
Wong's commitment to fostering creativity and musical expression through piano improvisation is evident in his teaching philosophy. By imparting the skills and techniques of improvisation, Wong empowers his students to explore their own musicality and develop a deep connection to their instrument.
Wong holds a Master of Education from Hong Kong Baptist University, having previously earned a first-honor Bachelor's degree in Music Education from the same institution. His passion for music sparked at a young age when he began playing the piano at six years old. Throughout his musical journey, Wong has been privileged to study under esteemed instructors such as Mr. Shi Jing Lin, Miss Kwok Ting, Mr. Raymond Young, and Mrs. Nancy Loo. Currently, Wong continues to enhance his musical knowledge and skills through his studies of the Taubman Approach with Mary Moran.
Vincent's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@backtozero40
Vincent's YouTube channel that specializes in improvisation: https://www.youtube.com/@vwmusic3456
Vincent's Studio Website: https://sumszemas.com/
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
On today's episode of Tuesday Taubman Tips we welcome Edna Golandsky. This episode features a lecture given at the Princeton Symposium of the Golandsky Institute a few years back.
To watch this lecture visit our YouTube channel following this link:
The Profound Effect of the Taubman Approach.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Israeli pianist Eden Agranat Meged is a full ABRSM Scholarship student at the Royal Academy of Music, London, in the class of Ian Fountain. He started his piano studies in Jerusalem with Anat Paul at the Hasadna Conservatory and continued with Adela Umansky, at the Kfar-Saba Conservatory. Eden won the first prizes in the Lillian Davis Piano Competition, London, the Harriet Cohen Bach Competition, London, and the Pnina Salzman Piano Competitions, Israel. He won the 3rd prize in the Beethoven Piano Society of Europe Competition. He receives the AICF – American Israel Culture Foundation Scholarships and the Zfunot Culture Scholarships.
Murray Perahia has been a central mentor for Eden, guiding Eden at the selective JMC Excellence Piano Program. Eden was privileged to play in many masterclasses with world-renowned pianists: Imogen Cooper, Emanuel Ax, Menachem Presler, Tatiana Zelikman, Craig Shepard, Joseph Kalichstein, Victor Rosenbaum, Jerome Leventhal, Boris Slutzky, Matti Raekallio, Jonathan Biss, Boris Berman, Pascal Devoyon, Steven Osborne, Colin Stone, Claudio Martinez, Golda Vainberg Tatz, Krzystof Jablonski, Jay PengjieSun, Meng Chieh Liu, Chen Sa, Kum Sing Lee, Xiaohan Wang, David Moroz, Haesun Paik, John Perry, Jeremy Denk, Peter Frankl, Ilana Vered, Sonia Rubinsky, Arie Vardi, Tomer Lev, Emanuel Krasovsky, Ron Regev and Asaf Zohar.
Eden participated in international festivals: Morningside Music Bridge at the New England Conservatory, the International Summer Academy Cervo, International Holland Music Sessions and Tel-Hai International Program. Eden was invited to the prestigious HenleVerlag Masterclasses celebrating Beethoven’s 250th anniversary in Munich. Eden received training in the Taubman Approach with Robert Durso and the Golandsky Institute. Eden performed as a soloist with orchestras: the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Haifa Symphony Orchestra, Israel Stage Orchestra and the Ashdod Symphony Orchestra. Eden Performed in Israel’s major venues, radio broadcasted concerts and performed outside his home country in the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Jennifer Rosenfeld is the creator of The White Rose, a podcast and musical based on the true story of a student-led resistance movement in Nazi Germany. In addition to writing the music and lyrics, she performed on the recording as a pianist and singer. Previously, Jennifer composed the music for the 15-minute musical Fears Anonymous, which debuted at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival, presented by New Musicals Inc.
Jennifer is a leading arts entrepreneurship educator, speaker, and coach. Since 2010 she has advised and consulted for individual artists, educational institutions, and arts non profit organizations, on projects ranging from developing new artistic and education programs, to curriculum design and organizational culture. From 2019-2021 she ran the 6 Figure Musician Entrepreneurprogram and live virtual Intensive, an entirely online education program which has provided musicians and creatives around the world with the skills to gain financial independence through creating profitable online education and coaching businesses.
Her clients have included members of major orchestras, university faculty, celebrated jazz artists, and Broadway performers. She has consulted for organizations including USC Radio Group, the Peabody Institute, Stanford University, University of Miami, and Beth Morrison Projects.
Jennifer’s first entrepreneurial adventure began in 2009 when she co-founded iCadenza with her high school best friend Julia Levitan. Over the course of ten years leading the company and then embarking on her own path - both as an entrepreneur and artist - she has developed a unique and often contrarian perspective on the relationship between art, commerce, health and sustainability, and how to maximize independence for artists.
She is an advocate for new financial models in the performing arts industry that are centered on education, in order to enhance profitability and creative freedom - both for individuals and organizations. Learn more in her interview with Erik Gensler for the CI to Eye podcast.
Many of her current and former clients run successful, profitable, and highly impactful businesses, proving that musicians (and all creatives) absolutely have the ability to be good at the “business side”, debunking the myths of the starving and helpless artist.
Jennifer co-authored the book Awakening Your Business Brain: an iCadenza Guide to Launching Your Music Career.
She received her BA in History and Russian Literature and her JD/MBA from Stanford University.
Since completing her graduate programs, she has independently pursued extensive continuing studies in composition, song writing, piano, voice, and much more - in order to be ready and able to create The White Rose, a project that began as a seed of an idea in 2009. She believes that it is never too late to pursue your creative dreams and artistic development, no matter your age or background.
Jennifer's brilliant musical The White Rose https://www.thewhiterosemusical.com/
Jennifer's company
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Today's episode comes from a August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop featuring John Bloomfield.
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In previous episodes I have mentioned the 10 DVD’s that provide the foundation for the Taubman Approach. Those DVD’s are only available at www.taubman-tapes.com or at www.ednagolandsky.com. There are limited editions available and so for the holidays, why don’t you explore this amazing approach by purchasing a set.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Dr. Therese Milanovic has been involved in the Taubman Approach through the Golandsky Institute since 2003. She attended the first institute gathering in Italy. Her dissertation for her Ph.D. was on the Taubman Approach and her experience in studying with the leading expert of Taubman, Edna Golandsky. Please visit her website for more information about her work in Australia. https://www.theresemilanovic.com/
Therese is a passionate performer, educator, and musicians’ health advocate. After a decade of playing-related injuries, studying the Taubman Approach enabled her to resume her chosen pathway to the fullest. Therese was the first Australian to become a Taubman Instructor (2009), the focus of her PhD, and is the most experienced Taubman teacher in Australia (Master Level and Associate Faculty with the Golandsky Institute (USA). She is an advocate for musicians’ injury prevention and rehabilitation, providing access for curious interstate and international students through Skype and Coach on Demand consultations, alongside workshops, teacher training and lectures. Therese has been a Keynote Speaker for numerous national conferences including APPCA and ANZCA. She is committed to her ongoing learning and artistic development through continued study with Edna Golandsky and John Bloomfield via Skype.
As a performer, Therese loves collaborating with like-minded musicians. She has performed with Topology since 2009, including shows in the Netherlands, NYC, Belgium, and Indonesia, national tours and festivals. Chamber music is also close to her heart, presenting events to highlight lesser-known repertoire, in particular new music and music by women composers with the Muses Trio. Together, the Muses Trio have programmed 100% content by women composers since 2013, and released several albums including with ABC Classic. Otherwise, Therese plays turtles and garbage trucks with her toddler and attempts (unsuccessfully) to sneak vegetables in his meals.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Today's episode comes from a August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop featuring John Bloomfield.
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The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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You are going to love today's episode with Vivienne Fleischer! She is a professional in the field of ergonomics. Her professional journey was brought about largely by studying the Taubman Approach. She brings Taubman principles to the workplace around the world helping countless thousands of people heal and prevent injury.
Here's a little about Vivienne Fleischer!
Vivienne Fleischer, B.M, CEAS
President & Co-Founder of Performance Based Ergonomics
Vivienne Fleischer, President and Co-Founder is passionate about wellness! A concert pianist turned ergonomist (but she does still play) she’s on this crazy mission to “save the hands of the world” while helping people to stave off injuries, take charge of their health and feel their best!
Little Known Facts: Vivienne also green juices daily, loves yoga, plays a mean piano and loves loves loves to write! Oh, she’s also a vegan, an aspiring cook and a wanna be cartoonist. She loves spending time with her amazing family.
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Vivienne Fliesher's Company - Performance Based Ergonomics
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Welcome to Tuesday Taubman Tips! a new series on Inside the Taubman Approach. We want to continue to bring to you content from the Golandsky Institute so as to inspire you to consider joining this incredible community.
Today's episode is from the August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop presented by Mary Moran. You can see the full video of this presentation here.
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The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
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Our guest today, Michael Brofman, was seriously injured during undergraduate school. He tried various teachers and received much medical advice - some of which included chain smoking! That's not a typo. Stay tuned for that outrageous story.
Michael came across Taubman Approach expert Robert Durso. Through lessons with Robert Durso, Michael experienced physical healing and a level of artistic freedom that was almost unimaginable during his academic study. Today's episode is a story of healing and freedom through the Taubman Approach.
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Pianist Michael Brofman has earned a reputation as one of the finest vocal accompanists of his generation. He has performed over one thousand songs, from Schubert’s earliest lieder to premieres of new songs by today’s most-recognized composers. He was hailed by the New York Times as an “excellent pianist” and Feast of Music recently praised his “elegant and refined playing… exhibiting excellent touch and clean technique.” Parterre Box Blog called Mr. Brofman a “master communicator at the piano,” and Voix des Arts praised his “finesse and flexibility.” Seen and Heard International recently wrote “Brofman got to the core of each song…delving into their emotional depths.” Opera News stated “Michael Brofman provided exquisite piano accompaniment.”
Highlights from Mr. Brofman’s 2023-2024 season include performances of Arnold Schoenberg’s Das Buch der Hängenden Gärten with Kate Maroney, Poulenc’s Tel Jour, Telle Nuit with Michael Kelly, and repeat or premiere performances of works written for him by Daniel Felsenfeld, Libby Larsen, Jessica Meyer, and Reinaldo Moya. Mr. Brofman also performs works by Benjamin Britten, Johannes Brahms, Michael Djupstrom, Shawn E. Okempolo, Caroline Shaw, Clara Schumann, Anton Webern, Kurt Weill, and Hugo Wolf.
Mr. Brofman has championed new works and has fostered relationships with many living composers, including Katherine Balch, Lembit Beecher, Tom Cipullo, Michael Djupstrom, Daniel Felsenfeld, Herschel Garfein, Mikhail Johnson, Daron Hagen, Jake Heggie, James Kallembach, Libby Larsen, Lowell Liebermann, David Ludwig, James Matheson, Reinaldo Moya, Harold Meltzer, Russell Platt, Kurt Rohde, Glen Roven, Andrew Staniland, Carlos Simon, and Scott Wheeler. In all, he has premiered over 100 songs, many of them dedicated to him.
Mr. Brofman is the founder and artistic director of the Brooklyn Art Song Society, an organization dedicated to the vast repertoire of poetry set to music now in its 14th season. His first CD New Voices on Roven Records includes four world-premiere recordings and was number one on Amazon’s new releases for Opera/Vocal and debuted in the top 10 of the Traditional Classical Billboard Chart. Since then he has recorded world premiere recordings of Kurt Rohde on Albany Records and Herschel Garfein for Acis Records.
An eloquent and passionate advocate for art song, Mr. Brofman has been interviewed by Russell Platt for Opera News, for Caught In the Act on Brooklyn Public Television, on the WQXR radio show Soundcheck, on Seattle KING FM 98.1, and for the Linked Music blog. He also hosts his own internet show Song and Wine. Mr. Brofman has a reputation as a gifted educator and has presented masterclasses at the University of Chicago, Cornell, Ithaca College, the University of Notre Dame and University of South Carolina. Mr. Brofman holds
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Mezzo-soprano Ann Marie Adamick is a lifelong singer and performer who has worked with a variety of classical choral groups for over thirty years. She is a frequent soloist in the Capital Region of New York, appearing with Saratoga Voices and the Schenectady Octavo Singers in performances of Handel’s The Messiah, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mozart’s Requiem, Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessore, Bach’s Magnificat, Vivaldi’s Gloria and Rutter’s Magnificat. Ann Marie is also a pianist returning to playing who has been studying the Taubman Approach with Mary Moran since early 2022. Professionally, Ann Marie teaches English as a Second Language for WSWHE BOCES.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Deren Eryılmaz started her formal music education at Bilkent University, Music Preparatory School in Ankara, Turkey. She attended the Piano Department of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts of Bilkent University, with a merit scholarship.
She continued her education at the Rotterdam Conservatory (CODARTS) as a student of Michael Davidson in 1999 and graduated and got her bachelor degree in 2003. She participated in several master classes in Turkey and abroad; studied with Pascal Devonyon, Gülsin Onay, Mehmet Okonsar, Aquiles Delle Vigne and Georgy Sandor. Eryılmaz performed at various festivals, gave solo and chamber music concerts, participated in multidisciplinary performances and performed with national and university orchestras as a soloist in The Netherlands, Belgium, Turkey and France.
Eryılmaz received her master’s degree at Baskent University State Conservatory in Ankara under the supervision of Mehmet Okonsar in 2007. She also worked as a research assistant during her studies at this university while she was responsible for organising the national and international concert tours of the Baskent University String Orchestra. Between 2005-2009, Eryılmaz was the Chair of the Selection and Organization Committee at The Center for Contemporary Arts, Ankara. Throughout four concert seasons, the Committee, under the supervision of Eryılmaz, organized over 100 chamber music concerts as well as electro-acoustic concert series, lunch concert series, world music and jazz series with renowned international performers. She was a member of the Academic Team of the Bilkent University, Faculty of Music and Performing Arts, as a lecturer and instructor (2008-2011) at the Piano Department.
In addition to her academic duties and responsibilities, she was the coordinator of the Piano Department (2009-2011) and the Performance Organization Coordinator (2008-2010). She also supervised the Early Age Music Training Program (2009-2010) and Erasmus Departmental Exchange Program (2009-2011). Eryılmaz started working on the Taubman Approach with Edna Golandsky in 2011 in New York. Following her acceptance to the Teacher Training Program of the Golandsky Institute in 2013, she is certified as an Instructor of the Institute in 2014, Associate Level teacher in 2016 and Master Level teacher in 2021.
The students she has been teaching throughout her academic career have been successful in receiving acceptance to internationally distinguished schools with full scholarship grants, as well as in performing as soloists with various orchestras. Her students have also been receiving awards at international piano competitions. She moved her piano studio from Istanbul to London, where she currently lives and teaches the Taubman Approach. She has founded Deren Piano Academy
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Lina Bagepalli has a curious mind and heart. She is a scientist working at a bio-tech company in the Boston area holding advanced degrees and a doctoral degree from Cornell University.
Since Lina was 9 years old, she studied with Mary Moran, board member and co-founder of the Golandsky Institute. In this interview, you will hear the wholistic impact of the Taubman Approach. The power of music is on full display in this conversation on a life enriched by personal expression. Lina's experience with the Taubman Approach also highlights the critical importance of studying with an expert.
Lina Bagepalli is also abstract expressionist painter originally from Niskayuna, NY. Painting and figure drawing have been lifelong passions for Lina. She uses heavy body acrylic paint on canvas to create realistic portraits of women with impressionistic textures and colors that depict the vibrancy of nature. The works capture the feelings of joy, intensity and passion that we sometimes lose sight of in our lives. The figure paintings represent vulnerability and strength in the female form. As she has continued to develop her style, Lina has moved into abstract impressionism experimenting with colors and textures. Currently, Lina works as a Scientist at Shape therapeutics based in Cambridge, MA
Art and Science bio for Shape TX: https://shapetx.com/blog/spotlight-video-where-science-and-art-collide/
You can get to know Lina Bagepalli on these links listed below:
Instagram: lina_bagepalli_artist
Art Website: https://linabagepalliartist.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lbagepalli
*The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.*
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
When we speak about the Taubman Approach solving real-life problems we are not exaggerating. In a way, because it is so comprehensive the method seems miraculous. But, with anything that is worthwhile and rooted in reality, it takes time in working with professionals for growth to take place.
Our guest today, Juan José Lázaro, gets real with us in talking about how the Taubman Approach helped him and how this approach is still one of the best kept secrets in the piano world. In order to realize the fullest benefit of this work one must dive in and work hard over a significant period of time. The benefits of which far outweigh the cost of work.
Juan has an extensive background in piano playing from a young age and vast experience in the performing arts. Yet in his journey he experienced an artistic crisis that many of us have experienced. Stay tuned for a story of resilience, tenacity and finding one's own personal path in music and with the piano. It's also a story of courage in taking time to find out what is important in life.
Spoiler alert! There is a broken arm and surgery in this story! Stay tuned to find out more.
Juan José Lázaro's Profile on the Metropolitan OperaThe Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Imagine having a deep love for the piano and its literature, practicing 6 to 9 hours a day and then your career coming to a complete halt because of injury. Your dreams are in jeopardy.
Our guest today, Jin Jeon, is a passionate musician and experienced this exact difficult season in his life. He believed in the 'no pain, no gain' lie that is in the piano world. He was practicing 6 to 9 hours a day with fingering in his octaves that produced twisting and injury. Stay tuned for that story!
For Jin, the pain did not subside right away upon discovering the Taubman Approach. But, after correcting "twisting", adding "in and out motion" and "shaping", the pain went away and healing was able to take place. Guided by professional teachers within the Taubman Approach from the Golandsky Institute, he has been able to recover completely and pursue the piano in a deep and profound way.
*The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
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The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Have you ever come to a problem in your piano playing and just given up saying this problem is insurmountable. And then - after a while - you begin to think, "Hey - maybe the problem is me? I’m the problem."
Well, today’s guest faced those questions and realized the problem wasn’t him after all. The problem was in the approach to playing the piano and along comes the Taubman Approach at just the right time before a high-stakes performance. Stay tuned for that incredible story to be shared on this episode.
Our guest today is Yaniv Dinur a brilliant conductor and pianist. Check out his website at www.yanivdinur.com. He’s an inspiring artist and I know that today’s episode will inspire you to see that the Taubman Approach solves real-life problems in the playing of the piano.
*The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at www.golandskyinstitute.org.*
The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.
Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.
Welcome to the Piano Explorer Podcast. My name is Benjamin Harding, and on this podcast and in the Piano Explorer community, we explore everything about the piano. If you are at all curious about the piano, You have come to the right spot. Please visit my website, www,benjaminharding.net and sign up for my newsletter, A weekly newsletter that gives you insight into the world of the piano with tips and tools and how to listen, practice and make your own music.
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And also coming this spring is the Piano Explored Academy. This is 2023 and this spring the Piano Explored Academy is coming into being featuring courses on how to learn the piano from beginner to intermediate to advanced, and tutorials on pieces common in the repertoire.
I want to help you to succeed in learning the piano, maybe learning some of your own music that you have stored up in your heart and mind. I want to help you bring that to life. Sign up for the newsletter so you can get early discounted deals as it relates to the piano explored community and the Piano Explored Academy.
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Welcome to the Piano Explorer Podcast. My name is Benjamin Harding, and on this podcast and in the Piano Explorer community, we explore everything about the piano. If you are at all curious about the piano, You have come to the right spot. Please visit my website, www,benjaminharding.net and sign up for my newsletter, A weekly newsletter that gives you insight into the world of the piano with tips and tools and how to listen, practice and make your own music.
You can also visit my website for great deals with my affiliate links. These are companies that I enjoy and believe in.
And also coming this spring is the Piano Explored Academy. This is 2023 and this spring the Piano Explored Academy is coming into being featuring courses on how to learn the piano from beginner to intermediate to advanced, and tutorials on pieces common in the repertoire.
I want to help you to succeed in learning the piano, maybe learning some of your own music that you have stored up in your heart and mind. I want to help you bring that to life. Sign up for the newsletter so you can get early discounted deals as it relates to the piano explored community and the piano Explored Academy.
On today's episode, I want to outline some tips and strategies in connecting with your audience during a concert. And if you are curious about learning the piano, I would love to hear from you, especially.
I've done lots of concerts both private and public, and I've had the opportunity to interact with my audience members to find. What was meaningful and how did they connect with the music? I think it's really important for us as pianists to figure out where our audience is and to meet them right where they're at and help them to discover this amazing art!
On today's episode we explore Sergei Rachmaninoff's Prelude in D major, op. 23 no. 4.
This piece demonstrates the untranslatable word into English from German 'sehnsucht' which C.S. Lewis draws our attention to in his writings.
This episode is also available in video format on my Youtube channel here:
A full performance of this piece is also available here:
Thank you for joining us today on this journey through this magical piece.
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I think that everyone can and should learn the piano especially if you are thinking of being a professional musician or a music major in college. This episode will get you started playing too!
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I am so thrilled to welcome Dr. Paul Barnes on the podcast today. His website is at www.paulbarnes.net
Praised by the New York Times for his “Lisztian thunder and deft fluidity," and the San Francisco Chronicle as “ferociously virtuosic,” pianist Paul Barnes has electrified audiences with his intensely expressive playing and cutting-edge programming. He has been featured seven times on APM’s Performance Today and on the cover of Clavier Magazine with his recordings streamed worldwide.
Celebrating his twenty-five-year collaboration with Philip Glass, Barnes commissioned and gave the world premiere of Glass's Piano Quintet "Annunciation." The work is Glass's first piano quintet and first work based on Greek Orthodox chant. Barnes recording of the quintet with string quartet superstars Brooklyn Rider was released in October of 2019 to critical acclaim. ResMusica in Paris wrote: "Paul Barnes, whose pianistic lines are always clear, is a marvel of dialogue with Brooklyn Rider."
Barnes twelfth CD New Generations: The New Etudes of Philip Glass and Music of the Next Generation has also received rave reviews. Gramophone Magazine wrote, "Pianists of Barnes's great technique and musicality are a boon to new music." And American Record Guide commented, "This disc provides further proof of Barnes's ability to communicate new music with flair and passion." Produced by Orange Mountain Music, the recording features the world-premiere recording of Dreaming Awake, a selection of Glass’s etudes and works by N. Lincoln Hanks, Lucas Floyd, Jason Bahr, Zack Stanton, Ivan Moody, and Jonah Gallagher.
Barnes is Marguerite Scribante Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Glenn Korff School of Music. He was recently appointed Artistic Director of the Lied Center Piano Academy which welcomes several high-school pianists to Lincoln each summer for an intensive week of piano, composition, improvisation and collaboration. He will also be teaching this summer in Greece at the Piano Plus Summer Institute. In great demand as a pedagogue and clinician, Barnes has served as convention artist at several state MTNA conventions, most recently at Virginia and was recently named "Teacher of the Year" by the Nebraska Music Teachers Association.
Barnes latest recital Illumination features a contemplative and cathartic program of piano works inspired by the mystical world of chant. Barnes, also a Greek Orthodox chanter, has collaborated most recently with Philip Glass and Victoria Bond to create piano works based on ancient byzantine and Jewish chant. New chant-based works by Native flutist Ron Warren and David von Kampen were also given their premiere performances. Barnes gave the world premiere of Victoria Bond’s Illumination on Byzantine Chant at New York’s Symphony Space in April of 2021. Barnes released his fourteenth recording last fall on Albany Records entitled Illumination: The Piano Works of Victoria Bond including the world-premiere recording of Illuminations on Byzantine Chant. American Record Guide wrote "he sings with haunting musicality...and plays with fervid virtuosity...the music is calm and meditative, perfect for these troubled times."
Barnes' recordings are available on Spotify, Pandora, ITunes, Apple Music, YouTube, and Amazon.
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I met Dr. Whitehead at the University of Maryland, College Park in the studio of Bradford Gowen. We were both DMA students at the time. Annalee's husband is in the State Department and they have lived all over the world. While raising a family, she has found time to explore teaching and piano playing in Costa Rica and Kenya - to name a few places that she has lived!
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I hope you gain a glimpse into the great work that the Golandsky Institute is doing for musicians and especially, pianists. Founded by my guest today, Edna Golandsky, the Golandsky Institute has given insight to millions into how to play the piano pain-free.
Edna Golandsky is one of the premiere students of Dorothy Taubman. Visit her websites listed in the descriptions below.
Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue and the leading exponent of the Taubman Approach. She has earned wide acclaim throughout the United States and abroad for her pedagogical expertise, and for using the Taubman piano technique. She is also known for her extraordinary ability to solve technical problems and for her penetrating musical insight.
Ms. Golandsky started piano study in Israel at the age of eight. A gifted pianist, she played recitals at the age of ten and was performing with orchestras by the age of twelve. Ms. Golandsky came to the United States when she was sixteen years old, and was immediately accepted to the Juilliard School in their Preparatory Division.
She remained at Juilliard for the next eight years, studying with Jane Carlson, Rosina Lhevinne and Adele Marcus, and graduating with bachelor and master’s degrees in piano performance.
She has been featured in The New York Times,Classical Music UK, Authority Magazine, Piano & Keyboard Magazine, The Clavier Companion, New Work Weekly, Thrive Global and has written for The Strad, Interlude, TopMusic, Piano Marvel, and The Cross-Eyed Pianist among others.
The Golandsky Institute was established in 2003 by Edna Golandsky, John Bloomfield, Robert Durso and Mary Moran to bring high-level training in the Taubman Approach to the musical community. This Approach has proven to be highly effective in the resolution of technical limitations and playing-related injuries. The aim of the Institute is to provide musicians with a foundation that allows for full artistic expression and the development of virtuosic technical ability.
The work of the Golandsky Institute is presented internationally through private instruction, lectures, master classes, workshops, performances and symposiums by a team of expertly trained faculty members and teachers who are all highly regarded in their own right. In addition, the Institute produces critically acclaimed learning materials, including several series of DVDs, a photo-rich book, and videos of lectures, master classes, and seminars available as downloads or through the digital subscription streaming service.
Welcome to the Piano Explored Podcast!
I’m your host, Dr. Benjamin Harding. You can follow us on Instagram and get involved in a group discussion on Facebook. Just search for Piano Explored Podcast.
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Today's episode is a conversation that I had with Zakary Reynolds. We met at the Csehy Summer School of Music. You should visit this wonderful program's website at: www.csehy.org.
Zakary is a freshman at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, pursuing a major in Piano Performance under the direction of distinguished performer and teacher, Dr. Daniel Paul Horn. Zakary began his musical studies at age five in Chambersburg, PA at the Cumberland Valley School of Music with Susan Matson. Along with these studies, Zakary performed regularly, participating and competing in local competitions as a soloist and in state competitions as an accompanist. In 2020, Zakary placed third in the All-State Accompanist Competition and was awarded the opportunity to play alongside the All-State Orchestra of Pennsylvania. In March of 2021, Zakary and his colleague, Lauren Swain, placed first in the United States International Duo Piano Competition in Colorado Springs, CO. Outside of his piano studies, Zakary enjoys singing in the Men’s Glee Club, performing with the Symphonic Band, and playing the organ.
Welcome to the Piano Explored Podcast!
I’m your host, Dr. Benjamin Harding. You can follow us on Instagram and get involved in a group discussion on Facebook. Just search for Piano Explored Podcast.
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I recently had the absolute privilege of recording the Piano Sonata of Gustav Hoyer. More information on Gustav's fabulous music is available at www.gustavhoyer.com.
In this episode, I review three inspirational realizations as I recorded the sonata. I also share three insights you may be surprised to know in listening to a recording.
On today's episode on Piano Explored, I have a conversation with Dr. Daniel Paul Horn who is professor and Chair of Keyboard Studies at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music. I have been a long-time admirer of Daniel's career and teaching. We speak of our connection through Dr. Samuel Hsu, my undergraduate teacher, who Daniel met in 1980.
The conversation opens with our shared joy in learning the piano music of Richard Danielpour. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.
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An active and versatile pianist, Daniel Paul Horn is Professor of Piano and Chair of Keyboard Studies at the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music, where he was honored with a 2009 Senior Academic Achievement Award for sustained excellence in scholarship. As solo recitalist, he has appeared at colleges and universities throughout North America, at the American Liszt Society Festival, and in live broadcasts over WFMT-FM, on its Pianoforte Foundation Fazioli Salon Series and its 2010 Beethoven Piano Sonata series. As concerto soloist, he has performed with various Midwestern orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra; in 2015, he made his European orchestral debut with the Sarajevo Philharmonic, performing Lumen by Wheaton alumnus Jacob Bancks.
An avid chamber musician, he regularly collaborates with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. With the MasterWorks Ensemble, he has played in Bermuda and at the 2010 Beijing Modern Music Festival; in addition, he has performed with the Ying String Quartet, the Rembrandt Chamber Players, cellists Leonardo Altino and Stephen Balderston; pianists Alexander Djordjevic and Caroline Hong; and Guarneri Quartet violinist John Dalley. He also works with noted singers. Working with contemporary composers, he has premiered music by George Arasimowicz, Jacob Bancks, Delvyn Case, David M. Gordon, Neal Harnly, Patrick Kavanaugh, Daniel Kellogg, and Max Raimi. During the 2020-2021 season, he will give the world premiere of Seven Mysteries for solo piano, composed for him by Richard Danielpour through a commission made possible by a generous gift to Wheaton College.
As an early keyboardist, he was harpsichordist in performances of Handel’s Messiah under the baton of John Nelson, and has twice performed on the Historical Piano Concert series at the Frederick Collection in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. In 1997, he recorded the critically praised disc “Wanderings” for Titanic Records on an 1829 Graf fortepiano, and in 2010 released Sehnsucht: Music of Robert Schumann; he also recorded for the Centaur label with CSO cellist Donald Moline, for the Canadian Music Centre with soprano Carolyn Hart, and for the Innova label with flutist Jennie Oh Brown.
A Detroit native, Horn studied at Peabody with Walter Hautzig, and at Juilliard, where he studied with Martin Canin and Felix Galimir, and earned his doctorate. He has also coached with Jerome Lowenthal, Ann Schein, Joseph Bloch, Roy Howat, and Menahem Pressler, for whom he twice served as guest assistant at Indiana University. In addition to his duties at Wheaton, he has been a faculty artist at the Sewanee, Adamant, Blue Mountain, and MasterWorks summer festivals, and has served on the jury of the Chicago International Music Competition.
I am delighted to welcome Dr. Susan Kindall to the podcast today. You will see that Dr. Kindall has deep and abiding faith and that that faith permeates every aspect of her life.
SUSAN KINDALL is known internationally as a performing member of three professional classical piano duos, numerous chamber groups, and as solo recitalist. In addition to a successful classical performance career, she has toured churches throughout the United States as sacred composer, arranger, solo pianist and soprano soloist. She holds the Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy (4.0 average) from The University of Oklahoma. Her students are successful international piano competition laureates, doctoral graduates of leading conservatories, performing/recording artists, and published
composers and teachers who chair university music departments and direct ministries around the globe.
An expert in the musics of Richard Cumming, Andrzej Dutkiewicz, and Ronaldo Miranda, Dr. Kindall is a passionate advocate of the piano music of living composers. Her most recent world premiere, Ronaldo Miranda’s Festpielmüsik for Two Pianos & Percussion with members of the Greenville Symphony, is considered by the composer to be the definitive performance of that work to date.
Dr. Kindall is an official observer by invitation of the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, as well as the XVI International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland celebrating the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth. She has accepted repeated invitations as National Group Discussion Leader at the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy Pre-Conference Seminar for Collegiate Piano Pedagogy Teachers in Chicago and has performed nationally at the Music Educators National Convention and Music Teachers National Association Conference. Dr. Kindall is currently a performing member of the Kindall-Nitsch Piano Duo with award-winning American pianist, Paul Nitsch.
Having nurtured musicians for over 35 years, Dr. Kindall has served on the staff of Interlochen Arts Camp, as a graduate teaching assistant at The University of Oklahoma, and taught on the artist faculties of Csehy Summer School of Music, Ouachita Baptist University, Ambassador Baptist College, and Bob Jones University—the latter where she installed of the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy degree. As an MTNA Nationally Certified Teacher of Music, she founded and directed Majesty Music Academy bringing classical artistry to church musicians worldwide. Her numerous awards include Winner of the Oklahoma Music Teachers Association Graduate Piano Competition, the Gail Boyd deStwolinski Award for
outstanding service to The University of Oklahoma School of Music, and the President’s Club Partner Award for exceptional professional outreach at BJU.
Living true to one’s personal values is a basic element of success. Dr. Kindall loves people and remains dedicated to the success of her students. She is currently teaching exclusively online as Owner and CEO of Kindall Piano Studio, LLC. Having toured in over 500 churches nationwide, she now serves as Director of Music and Worship at Greenwood Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Greenwood, SC.
Susan Kindall is passionate about changing our world for the better, as evidenced in her ever-growing international roster of successful students. She believes that every person should have music as a part of his/her world of possibility.
Today we dive into the important book 'Show Your Work' by Austin Kleon. It's a must read for creatives and those who are trying to build a sustainable creative career.
This episode is a re-release from my former podcast 'Toward Creativity'.
At the end of the episode I announce an exclusive Facebook group that is centered around the Toward Creativity community. Don't join that group!
Instead - join us on the Piano Explored Podcast group on Facebook!
To get the book you can go here to my blog: https://www.benjaminhardingmusic.com/post/episode-6
When you play the piano, you become a part of a family. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, we are a part of a community that has roots running throughout history. The historical connections for the piano are absolutely fascinating and endless.
The branches of this family tree extend into every area of modern society and today on the Piano Explored Podcast, I explore a little bit of my own family tree.
I encourage students of any genre in piano, to explore their heritage because our tradition is an aural one. Each generation of pianists passes on knowledge from the past and insight from the present.
So, let's just have a laid back conversation and see where we come from.
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The Piano Explored Podcast is hosted by Dr. Benjamin Harding who is devoting his life to learning the art of piano playing in all of its complexities and variety. He is also fascinated with the culture, literature and personalities surrounding the art form. You can find more information about the Piano Explored Podcast and Benjamin at www.benjaminharding.net.
Tom Berdos and I became fast friends when I was living in Delaware. He invited me to conduct in his Fanwood Choral Festival. Stay tuned to his ideas related to teaching online before the pandemic, beginning in 2018.
At the recording of this podcast, Tom is the Music Director at Linville Christian School and Director of Music at Chiques United Methodist Church, Mount Joy, PA.
Tom is a piano teacher, music teacher and conductor with a strong background in church music. Equally comfortable working with younger and older musicians, he motivates his students to produce their best efforts. Tom meets students right where they are at. He is a visionary leader, effective classroom teacher, inspiring conductor, detailed
administrator, and skilled pianist and organist.
As a music educator, he has proven experience working with students and volunteers of all ages, choral and instrumental ensembles of all sizes and ability levels, professional soloists, and professional orchestral musicians.
We need more Tom's in this world! to further the art form of music and the art of piano playing.
Tom is also going to be a featured conductor in the Choral Festival at Ocean Grove!
https://www.oceangrove.org/choir-festival
Thank you for listening to the Piano Explored Podcast! Hosted by Dr. Benjamin Harding, we endeavor to explore the piano and its culture in all of its diversity and complexity. Join the discussion on Facebook and Instagram. You can find more information at www.benjaminharding.net.
I am still pinching myself after this interview to make sure that I wasn't dreaming! Unreal!
Jeffrey Biegel is an American pianist of great renown. I want to encourage you to visit his website and be inspired! www.jeffreybiegel.com
On this episode Jeffrey speaks about his early years; the 'reverse Beethoven effect' that he experienced as a child; his studies with the legendary Adele Marcus, at the Juilliard School; his favorite story, 'The Wizard of Oz'; an important and life changing meeting with Lucille Ball of 'I Love Lucy'; pioneering a concert on the internet in the late '90's; and, current projects. The man is prolific and is not slowing down!
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You have to get this book! It has changed the way I think about performing, practicing, and teaching.
And so, this episode is not really a review, it's more of a - you need to get this book! - episode.
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Today's Episode is audio from our YouTube channel. We go through tips and tricks in how to level up our voicing practice on the piano. We use Rachmaninoff's Prelude in D Major Op. 23, No. 4 and Beethoven's 2nd movement of his Pathetique Piano Sonata.
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Welcome to the Piano Explored Podcast!
I’m your host Benjamin Harding. www.benjaminharding.net
You can expect to connect with piano enthusiasts of all backgrounds, beginner to advanced and piano teachers who are seasoned and brand new to the profession on Facebook and on Instagram @pianoexploredpodcast.
Welcome to the Piano Explored Podcast! I'm your host, Dr. Benjamin Harding.
On Fridays, we release an episode related to fundamentals of playing the piano.
Today's episode is on staccato. There is an accompanying video on our Youtube channel.
You can find it here - LINK TO VIDEO.
I cite a book by Yale School of Music piano professor, Boris Berman. You can get the book here - LINK TO BOOK.
Welcome to Piano Explored! I'm you're host, Benjamin Harding. You can follow what's happening on the Piano Explored Podcast on my website: www.benjaminharding.net
Be a part of our Facebook group and stay tuned for this Friday as Friday Fundamentals is released giving tips, tools and strategies related to 'Stacatto'!
Welcome to the Toward Creativity Podcast. I’m Benjamin Harding and every Tuesday we release a new episode to bring you encouragement in the world of creativity by working through tips, tools and strategies. You can follow the podcast at www.towardcreativity.com. And, you can follow us Instagram and TikTok @towardcreativitypodcast. Let’s get into today’s episode.
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Yes - it is for everyone but it is geared toward adults who have an interest in learning the piano for the first time or renew their love for music and the piano. Stay tuned for more details!
If you are a classical musician, I believe in you. I believe in the power of classical music. And if you are a classical musician - I hope that you will be encouraged by this episode. This weekend, I got a jolt of energy that I needed to believe in my work yet again.
If you are not a classical musician, I hope that you stick around for this episode too because I think the classical music industry is an opportunity for us to learn together about our own creative journey.
My name is Benjamin Harding and this is the Toward Creativity Podcast where I explore the tips, tools and strategies to help you to build a prosperous, creative career.
You can follow me on Instagram @bhardingmusic. Like seriously - follow me - I need the followers. I’m not begging. But I am. Okay - now that you have followed me you can head over to my website www.benjaminharding.net and check out the latest blog posts and content.
Here are 5 steps that I explore changing the ‘industry’ of classical music on today's episode:
- Believe
- Embrace
- Discover
- Create
- Educate
Whether you like it, or not, Tom Brady is the GOAT. He’s the greatest of all time in the sport of American football. But, not only that, he has modeled for us a fitness regimen that is focused on movements that lengthen muscle, and work on mobility in each area which helps us move in the day to day.
And now you are wondering? Benjamin, what does your man crush on Tom Brady have to do with fitness and my creative journey.
Well, friends - stick around for today’s episode because we are doing a deep dive into functional fitness for creatives.
My name is Benjamin Harding and this is the Toward Creativity Podcast where I dive into the tips, tools and strategies to help you to build a prosperous, creative career.
You can follow me on Instagram @bhardingmusic. Like seriously - follow me - I need the followers. Go ahead and pause the podcast and like follow me. I’m not begging. But I am. Okay - now that you have followed me you can head over to my website: www.benjaminhardingmusic.com **and check out the latest blog posts and content. You don’t even have to pause the episode to do that but if you’re driving - don’t even think about it! Seriously! I’m serious. Don’t do anything and keep listening as you drive. Safety first. That was a long introduction today.
Here is a link to the Nike Running App: Nike Running App Here is a link to Sean Vigue: https://www.youtube.com/c/SeanVigueFitness**
**Welcome to Toward Creativity, a podcast by Benjamin Harding. You can find me at my website www.Benjamin Harding.net and on instagram at @bhardingmusic. I want to help you to build a sustainable and prosperous creative career. Let’s get into today’s episode.
- Realize that You are the Product**
**The first step is to realize that you have many translatable skills to industry that you have developed over years or training. These skills and translatable qualities will always be with you throughout your creative career at every stage.
- Learn to share about your work in winsome ways and then do it.**
I have spoken on this podcast about the book by Austin Kleon ‘Show Your Work’. Part of the process of building your career is inviting people into your creative process. What does it take to learn a piece of music? What process do you go through to write a lyric?
- Build networks of people that are like minded
I am not advocating that we get into an echo chamber of our own thoughts but you have to get with people who have a growth mindset.
You have to start getting with people that are on the same track as you and talk with them. Over the pandemic, some of my dear friends and I created a mastermind where we share our ideas and make suggestions as to what and how we are doing things. It’s a fantastic group of creatives that are from a variety of industries but are musicians at heart.
Ladies and gentlemen - I have brought up things that have been critiqued, torn down and tested. The context of discussion is within a growth mindset.
In contrast, I have also brought up ideas with folks who love it at the time but then nothing is done. At some point when folks don’t listen or are negative in the context of ‘non-growth mindset’, you have to stop sharing with those folks. It’s a waste of time. Get with the people who are moving forward on purpose.
You have to find your people that are interested in entrepreneurship - the undertaking of building a prosperous creative career.
**And so - plug for our facebook group! Come and join us! Toward Creativity facebook group is becoming active yet again with questions. It’s a large mastermind in a way. Sharing ideas and helping each other build creative careers and endeavors.
- Build your online presence**
I really think the sharing of your work has to be in the online space. It’s where people are going to find out what others are doing. 60 percent of the world’s population is online - around 4 billion users. Of that, 91 percent of the folks access the internet through mobile devices. Friends, that 60 percent number is only going to increase. It will only increase. The estimate by 2030 is that 90 percent of folks from ages 6 and up will be online.
You need a website. You need to get with the program on social media to build your audience and following and point folks to your amazing work. How will they hear about you unless you show up on these platforms where the world is showing up?
Yes - I know - it can be a slogfest trying to build a creative career. The numbers can get you down and so I want to encourage you. You can do this. I can do this. The opportunity is there to build a sustainable and prosperous creative career - we have to, together, seize this opportunity and this moment in the history of the world where we can share ourselves and our work with the globe.
Toward Creativity is a podcast by Benjamin Harding. You can follow me on instagram @bhardingmusic.
I am going to share with you just some of what I love about the piano today on Toward Creativity! And hopefully this helps you to continue to discover your ‘why’.
Let’s get into today’s episode.
Welcome to Toward Creativity, a podcast by Benjamin Harding, that’s me! You can find me on Instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website: www.benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is a podcast where I explore the inspiring world of creativity. In participating in this learning journey, I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative careers.
Sometimes you just need to get back to basics. As a creative, you need to get back to looking at why you began your creative journey, am I right? Even last night, while driving my oldest son to an event, I said, “I should just quit the piano.” He consoled me in the moment but I feel like this often. I think you might be thinking the same thing too in your creative work from time to time.
And are you also hearing the messages in entrepreneurship. So many folks in the entrepreneurship world say, “Pivot; Try this or that.”
I mean that’s one of the reasons why I have been changing the content and presentation of this podcast… OY! But, we are back to the main reason, and that is to help you as a creative to be inspired, encouraged and to give you the tools, tips and strategies to help you build a sustainable career. In this podcast, I am revisiting the core of the “why”.
Your “why” is so much more important than pivoting to meet the moving targets of the market.
Your “why” guides through the storms of emotions and thinking that often crash in when the going gets tough. For me, I have never been a prodigy, never or ever will be a genius. I just fell in love with the piano and desire to share music in the global community.
So maybe this episode will help you to get to your “why”.
By the way - this episode isn’t created in a vacuum. It is presented in the context of incredible pain worldwide especially for the country and people of Afghanistan and the earthquake that just crushed the country of Haiti.
We need to understand our “why” as individuals in our own personal journey. With your “why”, I am assuming that it is for the benefit of others - love of neighbor. And, if we focus our “why” for the benefit of society we can make the world a better place.
I quote the great American composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein: “This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before."
Sometimes we feel so helpless with the suffering in the world. But, I know that if my “why” is figured out and I pursue that - I can benefit my life, my family's lives, and my community which includes the globe. We can do what we can in our own part of the world and life.
And storms come. My personal friends know that in my personal journey in playing the piano I have had massive calamity and storms. They come and we need to anchor into why. Through therapy, I am finally able to jump into the piano afresh like I did as a teenager.
Reason One
Expressing Complex Thoughts and Emotions
Reason Two
Relationships and Community
Reason Three
Piano is a Path to Learn about Life
Thank you for joining me today on the Toward Creativity Podcast.
Today we are beginning a worldview series. Thank you for listening!
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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
This speech by the 26th president of the United States has been the inspiration of many. I hope you are encouraged to keep on creating and working despite the resistance within and opposition you may be experiencing.
Friends!
Here's what we are going to talk about today on this first episode of the Benjamin Harding Podcast:
First, we are going to talk about the term "worldview "and what that means. And we are going to seek the answer to the question - why are talking about worldview on the podcast in the first place. How is this relevant?
Second, we are going to talk about how this podcast intends to serve you in presenting our purpose and mission. We are going to clearly say that this is not, I repeat, not a Christian ministry. Really it’s just going to be me, who is a Christian, talking about many different kinds of topics and interviewing fascinating folks. In this section we will also talk about the Image of God in and through all of us and the theological topic, Common Grace. It will be very practical so stick around for that.
Let’s go.
Hey! Welcome to the Benjamin Harding Podcast - that's me. You can find me on instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net.
Thank you for listening. No matter who you are, if you are a human being you are made in the Image of God. You need to understand that you are valued, and treasured and I have it as my mission on this podcast to come alongside you with ideas from current scholarship and thinking that are presented in an easy to understand and practical way. We need each other.
I hope that this podcast encourages you, moves you, and gives you inspiration and challenges for your life, family, work, and business. And yes - there will be tips, tools and strategies shared; interviews given; and hearts shared.
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is to serve as guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards helping you build a sustainable creative career.
**Let’s get to today’s episode.
Stick with me! Dogs! I love dogs. And, one of my favorite things to do on my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is to watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Through their judging process of various categories of dogs I think we can help each other explore what makes something great. In this episode this process as a model to determining what is great in music and art and other creative work.**
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is to serve as guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
Let’s get to today’s episode!
**On today's episode I outline five tips and tools that will help you deal with nerves as you present in public. We all deal with performance anxiety. For some of us it's in our public speaking. For others it's in our performing of music in public. Whatever the scenario, we all deal with nervous energy.
Spoiler alert!
Here are the 5 tips:**
- Deep Breathing and Mindfulness
- Practice Performing
- Record and Analyse your Performances/Presentations
- Do Some Cardio
- Maybe See a Doctor about Beta Blockers
Here are the resources that I recommend at the end of the episode:
1. The Inner Game of Music
2. https://bulletproofmusician.com
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is to serve as guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
**Let’s get to today’s episode.
Today's episode is personal. If you are anything like me, you have dealt with the struggle of relentless negative self-talk that drains creative energy. The tips shared today come from experience and through personal struggle and work.
I am will be relentless in saying that some of us need professional, licensed help in this area. I get into that particular concern of mine in this episode. If you go to therapy, make sure they are not a hack - religious or otherwise.
Join our Facebook group - Toward Creativity - for a community that supports one another and where I show up on Monday's at 12pm est to further explore topics.**
I want to share with you today an overview of an idea that might change your life! I'm really serious about this. Plus it’s pandemic proof - it will be ready for the next pandemic! Here we go!
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram @bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is to serve as guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
Let’s get to today’s episode
This is the one where I take a stab at explaining why email lists matter for creatives now more than ever. I get lost in an analogy that comes to me mid-episode and I answer a question posed by one of our Toward Creativity Facebook group members. Wow. This is an episode not to be missed.
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram at bhardingmusic and on my website at benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is a podcast where I explore the inspiring world of creativity. In participating in this learning journey, I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
Let’s get to it!
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Today's episode is me, Benjamin Harding @bhardingmusic on Instagram and www.benjaminharding.net, open processing about taking a look at our lives as creatives and bringing healing to ourselves and the world through our creativity. Thanks for tuning in!
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram at bhardingmusic and on my website at benjaminharding.net.
Toward Creativity is a podcast where I explore the inspiring world of creativity. In participating in this learning journey, I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
Let’s get to it!
This episode is brought to you by affiliate programs that you can find on my website at benjaminharding.net under the tab gear. I love these companies and have benefited greatly from their products and services. So go to Benjaminharding.net and click on gear and take a look at some great products from Skillshare, Cunningham Piano and Open Studio Jazz. Let’s get into today’s episode.
Today I want to build you up and encourage you. That’s my goal and objective for today’s episode.
**My friend, there is only one you and you are uniquely made for creative work. Whether your discipline is in music, art, graphic design, theatre, composition, writing - you are uniquely called and qualified for the work that you produce. There is only one of you and there will only be one of you. Are you hearing what I am saying? My faith says that you are of eternal value made in the image of God. I want to build you up today and affirm you in your creative work.
I go through three levels to help you cultivate an audience and help you build a sustainable creative career.
I refer to an op-ed by Taylor Swift.
Thanks for tuning in!**
Today's episode is about how I think through my day creatively. It was a fun episode to record.
Don't worry. Monologues are not going to be the foundation of this podcast show. We've got great guests coming up soon.
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Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram at bhardingmusic and on my website benjaminharding.net. This is a podcast where I explore the immense world of creativity. I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
As episodes continue to be released, I hope that they begin to give this whole show a shape and a sense to you the listener about what this podcast is about and where my heart is. I have to say that it's going to take time before the messaging of this podcast creates the whole 'w-h-o-l-e' of my heart towards you. I love people deeply and I want to do everything I can to help you succeed in your creative space.
And, if you are discouraged with your creative work, I get it. If are fired up, I get it. I've been there and continue to be on this journey together with you - in this moment of time on the planet. We need each other.
For me, I have to pause and say that I am thinking about developing a course online where creatives learn to set up creative businesses that are profitable and sustainable. If you are interested in being a part of the development of this course and community, please send me a message on my website at benjaminharding.net or on Instagram at bhardingmusic.
The bottom line is that you need to take care of yourself. Your creative practice, your family and the world needs you and your work.
I'm not kidding. We need you.
We live as whole human beings - body, soul, mind, spirit. How you care for yourself as an artist is crucial for the output of your heart.
And so today - I want to talk about 6 ways to improve your self-care today as an artist. All of this needs decision points. You need to decide that this is important.
Let me list them off:
- Exercise
- Eat Clean
- Meditate
- Rest
- Think Clean
- Surround Yourself with Positive People
Alright and now to handle them one by one.
Hey! Welcome to Toward Creativity - a podcast by Benjamin Harding - that's me. You can find me on instagram at bhardingmusic and on my website https://www.benjaminharding.net.
This is a podcast where I explore the immense world of creativity. I hope to also serve as a guide in conversations centered around tips, tools and strategies towards building a sustainable creative career.
Let’s get to it!
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In this episode, I am going to outline three areas where you can make money through your creative work right now.
The three areas are as follows:
- Affiliate Marketing (blogging, and promotion on social media)
- Services and Products (you need a website where you can sell things)
- Social Media Following (so many ways to make money here)
In all of these areas if you have an open mind to them - again, in other episodes we will talk about the need for a mindset shift among musicians, artists and creatives - but, if you have an open mind to these ideas, you can apply all of the transcendent values and virtues that you have worked on as an artist - capacity to learn new things, discipline, focus, training for hours and hours, problem solving, perseverance, etc. - you can take these virtues and apply them to these areas and do very well.