Blog index
- Introduction to the Taubman approach – My personal story
- Masterclass from Chapel Hill : working with injured pianist.
- Short Lecture from Chapel Hill – How to move your body?
- Edna answers questions at the August 6 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop
- Golandsky Institute Online Workshop: Edna Golandsky answers questions
- The Art of Rhythmic Expression
- Q&A from Forum Musikae Madrid 2019
- Masterclass from Forum Musikae – Chopin Nocturne Op.9 No.1
- Masterclass Forum Musikae – The first lesson (Part 2)
- Masterclass Forum Musikae
- Masterclass Forum Musikae
- Tyler Fengya, Mozart K. 280
- A Public Lesson in London – Schubert Sonate D959 and Debussy L’isle joyeuse.
- Questions of arpeggios and scale crossing : In and Out motions and torso position
- A Public Lesson in London – Rachmaninoff Prelude Op.32-12
- Masterclass 2018 YAMAHA NYC – Lori Leu Part 1
- Masterclass 2018 YAMAHA NYC – Elham Fanous Part 2
- Masterclass 2018 YAMAHA NYC – Elham Fanous Part 1
- Masterclass 2018 YAMAHA NYC – Andrew King
- Q&A 11
- Q&A 10
- Q&A 9
- Q&A 8
- Q&A 7
- Q&A 6
- Q&A 4 and 5
- Q&A1, 2 and 3
- Ask a question and get an answer. Also, explaining double note trills.
- Edna Golandsky discusses Chopin Etude Op. 10 no 8
- Edna Golandsky discusses excerpts from Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 6 and Op. 25 no 1 (Skype lecture)
- Edna Golandsky decodes Chopin Op. 10 no 1 (Skype lecture from the Taubman Approach in Australia weekend workshop)
- Golandsky Institute Yamaha Spring Workshop 2016: Edna with Hugo Bermudez.
- Golandsky Institute Spring Teacher Training at Yamaha: Jin Jeon Bach Partita no 5
- Golandsky Institute Yamaha Spring Workshop 2016: Measuring the in and out Mozart K333
- Golandsky Institute Yamaha Spring Workshop 29 April 2016: Chopin Bb minor sonata
- Playing in slow passages: Brahms Op. 117 no 1, bonus Rachmaninov
- Chopin Op 25 no 5, middle section
- Chopin Etude Op 10 no 2
- Debussy: Jardins sous la Pluie
- Chopin Ballade no 2, from measure 47.
- Chopin Etude: Op. 25 no 6 (Brisbane Taubman workshop, Jan 15)
- Chopin Etude, Op. 10 no 9 (from Brisbane Taubman workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude, Op. 25 no 10 (from the Brisbane weekend workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 3 (from the Brisbane Taubman weekend workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 5 (from the Brisbane Taubman weekend workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 11 (from the Brisbane Taubman weekend workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 12 (from the Brisbane Taubman weekend workshop, Jan 2015)
- Chopin Etude Op. 25 no 2 Left Hand
- How to solve isolating and stretching in the left hand.
- RH arpeggios in Beethoven Sonata Op. 27 no 2, 3rd movt
- Left hand arpeggios in Granados’ Epílogo, de Las Escenas Románticas
- Mendelssohn: Étude in Bb min, Op. 104 no 2, RH arpeggios
- Off the String III
- Taubman/Golandsky Approach: Clarifying left arm adjustments
- The Taubman / Golandsky Approach to Strings: Vibrato
- Double stops with the bow, repeated 3 note chords, repeated down bow chords
- Taubman/Golandsky Approach to Strings: How to move comfortably from a 1-3 third to a 2-4 third
- Taubman / Golandsky Approach to Strings: Off the String III
- Left arm basic playing position
- The Taubman / Golandsky Approach to Strings: How to avoid curling the left hand fingers
- Bow Fundamentals IV. Playing on Different Strings.
- Off the String II
- Off the String: Basic Principles
- Bow Fundamentals III: Bow Changes
- Bow Changes Subsiding
- Bow Fundamentals Part 2: Moving Left and Right (Down and Up Bow)
- Bow Fundamentals Part 1: Holding the Bow
- Introduction to the Taubman / Golandsky Approach to Strings with Sophie Till
- The Taubman / Golandsky Approach to Strings: Why would a violinist learn from a pianist?
- Panama Jazz Festival: Workshops with Edna Golandsky and also Barbara Banacos, designed to solve technical and musical problems.
- The Thumb
- Frequently asked questions
- Invitation to attend Princeton
- Double 3rds: Beethoven Op. 2 no 3 opening
- Double 3rds: Part 2 / 3
- Double 3rds: Part 1 / 3
- In memoriam: Dorothy Taubman
- Single rotations in Chopin études: “Winter Wind” and the “Black Key” etudes.
- Join me in Cambridge!
- Arpeggios Part 3: Chopin “Winter Wind” etude.
- Playing arpeggios Part 2: shown in Chopin Etude Op. 10 no 8
- Taubman Approach Symposium for piano and violin in Cambridge UK, this March!
- Playing arpeggios.
- Playing scales and the process of minimising
- Playing Alberti Basses
- Trills and broken octaves
- Documentary on Dorothy Taubman: Choreography of the Hands
- The Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium 10th year anniversary, coming up at Princeton University this July!
- Physical legato versus musical legato: Schumann piano concerto (2/2)
- Physical versus musical legato: Schumann piano concerto (1/2)
- Instructional videos: Edna Golandsky works with an injured pianist.
- Playing in slow tempi: Chopin C# minor Nocturne Part 4/4
- Playing in slow tempi: Chopin C# minor Nocturne 3/4
- Playing in slow passages: Chopin C# min Nocturne Part 2/4
- Playing in slow passages, demonstrated through Chopin Nocturne in C# minor, Part 1/4
- Slow playing: The opening of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata Part 2
- Slow playing: The opening of Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata
- Broken octaves: Opening of Beethoven’s Pathetique sonata
- Excerpts from Beethoven’s Spring Sonata for violin and piano
- Playing fast repeated notes with ease: Scarlatti D minor Sonata Part 3
- Playing fast repeated notes with ease: Scarlatti sonata in D minor part 2
- Playing fast repeated notes with ease: Scarlatti d minor sonata Part 1
- Computer problem solving session
- Beethoven’s Waldstein sonata, 1st movement
- Instructional video: Edna works with a guitarist at the Panama Jazz Festival
- Instructional video with a drummer
- Instructional video: excerpt with a professional drummer
- Instructional video with a bass guitarist
- Enjoy New York concerts for low ticket prices
- Interview with Edna Golandsky in this edition of Clavier Companion!
- Instructional video: Edna works with double bass player at the Panama Jazz Festival
- Instructional video: Edna Golandsky works with professional guitarist at the Panama Jazz Festival
- Instructional video: Excerpt with a flutist
- The Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium featured in the New York Times!
- Review of Ilya Itin’s recital at the Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium and Piano Festival
- Instructional video with Edna Golandsky: Relationship of technique to craft of music making
- Why do some people find the Taubman Approach controversial?
- Instructional video on healthy computer use
- Instructional video with Edna Golandsky
- What is the role of the student in Taubman lessons?
- Instructional video: Playing with forearm support
- Instructional video with Edna Golandsky on separate hands playing.
- Why is it important to have lessons in the Taubman Approach, besides just watching the 10 DVDs?
- Instructional video on staccato playing
- Problem solving session with healthy typing and laptop use
- This year’s Golandsky Institute International Piano Festival
- Choreography of the Hands
- Read feedback from past Golandsky Institute Summer Symposium participants!
- Instructional video: Trills
- What can I gain from studying the Taubman Approach?
- Instructional video with a double bassist
- Why are some of the demonstrations in the 10 Taubman Technique DVDs exaggerated?
- Instructional Video: Edna works with young student at Panama Jazz Festival
- Instructional video excerpt on finale of Beethoven’s Moonlight sonata
- Fox News interview: Treatment for Dystonia in musicians
- Instructional Videos: Edna works with a professional pianist at Panama Jazz Festival
- Instructional video: Octaves without stretching
- Edna works with a saxophonist at the Golandsky Institute, Princeton University, 2010
- My new sessions at the Golandsky Institute Symposium at Princeton University July 7-15 2012
- Taking Taubman lessons via Skype – by guest writer, Therese Milanovic
- Photos from Panama Jazz Festival, 2012
- Finding accommodation in New York when you come for lessons.
- Solving computer-related issues.
- Are there any Golandsky Institute teachers in Europe or Asia?
- Practice facilities for pianists who come to NYC to take lessons.
- The unique benefits you can gain at The Golandsky Institute at Princeton University this July.
- How does the Taubman Approach compare to the Alexander Technique?
- Why are movements sometimes large at the beginning?
- How can a piano technique be translated to the violin or another instrument?
- What is the impact of combining whole-body disciplines with learning the Taubman Approach?
- Is it possible to play old repertoire again?
- How can I help myself in retraining?
- How often should I have lessons at the beginning?
- Is it true that retraining requires only playing the C major scale for two years?
- Is the Taubman Approach about relaxation?
- What are the common steps in learning the Taubman Approach?
- How long does it take?
- Why many people choose to study Taubman long-term.
- How long does it take to learn the Taubman Approach?
- How do I become a Golandsky Institute Taubman Instructor?
- Is the Taubman Approach only relevant for injured musicians?
- You are never too old to learn.