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Inside the Taubman Approach
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!
Episodes
59 episodes
Ricky Moreira on New Artistic Vistas with the Taubman Approach
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...
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Matthew Camastro's Musical Journey in the Taubman Approach
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...
Jennifer Rosenfeld on her new album "Piano Girl" and the Taubman Approach
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...
Barbara Banacos on Community in the Golandsky Institute and Her New Substack!
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....
55: Marcus Ostermiller on Overcoming Tendonitis and Reaching New Heights with the Taubman Approach
Visit: www.marcusostermiller.com to be in touch with Marcus. SummaryIn this conversation, Marcus Ostermiller discusses his journey as a musician, focusing on the c...
54: Nikos Syropoulos - The Taubman Journey Jazz Meets Taubman: A Pianist's Perspective
Today's guest is Nikos Syropoulos. For more information on Nikos visit his website at: https://www.nikospiano.com/SummaryIn this conversation, Nikos shares his transformat...
53: Walter Aparicio on the Transformative Nature of the Taubman Approach
WALTER'S INFOwww.walteraparicio.comIG: @wfaparicioAires Indios: Piano Music of Bolivia
52: Jeff Nations on Teaching the Taubman Approach to Adult Learners
For more information on Jeff Nations visit: www.jeffnations.netBorn in Kyoto Japan and raised in North Carolina, pianist Jeff Nations began studying at the age of eight and playing professionall...
51: Jason Gallagher on Learning and Teaching the Taubman Approach
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...
50: Sophie Till of the Till Project on the Taubman Approach for String Players
Show Notes: Interview with Sophie Till of the Till ProjectEpisode OverviewIn this episode, we sit down with the brilliant violinist, Sophie Till, founder of the Till Project, to discuss the transformative power of the Taubman Ap...
49: Not Only a Comprehensive Foundation
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 t...
48: Nurturing Young Pianists: An Exclusive Interview with Mary Moran
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 e...
47: Edna Golandsky on Her New Book!: The Taubman Approach to Piano Technique (PART ONE)
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:
46: 3 Reasons Why I Think You Need to Listen to Next Week’s Episode
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 n...
45: Andrew King on the Healing and Artistic Heights that the Taubman Approach Brings
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.
44: Stream the Taubman Approach at the Golandsky Institute
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...
43: Elizabeth Grace, Master Teacher, on Experiencing the Life-Changing Taubman Approach
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 b...
42: Barbara Banacos on Being Healed from Dystonia and Helping others through the Taubman Approach
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 ...
41: An Exclusive Interview with John Bloomfield
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 Yo...
40: Bill Charlap, Jazz Great, on Inside the Taubman Approach
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 playi...
39: A Rebroadcast of an Interview with Edna Golandsky in 2022 on the Piano Explored Podcast
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 change...
38: Symposium 2024 this Summer!
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...
37: Lisa Yui on Experiencing New Horizons of Artistry through studying with Edna Golandsky
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 sh...
36: John Bloomfield on How to Take a Lesson Effectively
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, friend...
35: Sarah Fritz on the Genius and Resilience of Clara Schumann, Dorothy Taubman and Edna Golandsky
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 t...