Inside the Taubman Approach

Inside the Taubman Approach

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19: The Brilliant Swiss Pianist, Sebastian Issler, with Key Insights on the Taubman Approach from Robert Durso

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 Please visit Sebastian's LinkTree for more information: https://linktr.ee/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.

18: Robert Dvorkin on Changing Careers to Teach the Taubman Approach in Ottawa, Canada

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.

17: Robert Durso Answers Your Questions on Tuesday Taubman Tips

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFfiyCXy2TI From an August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop PDF Handout: https://bit.ly/8620GIExamples SUBSCRIBE TO GOLANDSKY STREAMING http://bit.ly/GIstreaming Or visit our Shop to purchase this video directly. BUY HERE http://bit.ly/golandskyshop Join us for our workshops and symposiums! Participants intensively learn the Taubman Approach by attending private lessons, technique clinics, and presentations by expert Taubman teachers. LEARN MORE https://www.golandskyinstitute.org FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/golandskyins... TWITTER https://twitter.com/golandskyinst INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/golandskyinstitute 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.

16: The Joy of Learning the Taubman Approach with Vincent Wong

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.

15: Edna Golandsky on the Profound Effect of the Taubman Approach: Tuesday Taubman Tips

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.

14: Israeli Pianist, Eden Agranat Meged, on Experiencing Healing and Freedom through the Taubman Approach

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.

13: Jennifer Rosenfeld Entrepreneur, Artist Coach, Author, Lawyer, Playwrite, and Pianist on the Taubman Approach

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 Entrepreneur program 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 iCadenza https://www.icadenza.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.

12: John Bloomfield Answers Questions Related to a Chopin Nocturne

Today's episode comes from a August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop featuring John Bloomfield. Here's the video of today's episode: https://youtu.be/25qmMcQqNqM The audio for this podcast episode is taken about half-way through the video presentation. PDF Handout: https://bit.ly/8620GIExamples Join us for our workshops and symposiums! Participants intensively learn the Taubman Approach by attending private lessons, technique clinics, and presentations by expert Taubman teachers. LEARN MORE https://www.golandskyinstitute.org FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/golandskyins... TWITTER https://twitter.com/golandskyinst INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/golandskyinstitute 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.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. Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

11: Master Teacher, Therese Milanovic, on the Taubman Approach in Australia and Around the World

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.

10: John Bloomfield on Awkward Scales: Tuesday Taubman Tips!

Today's episode comes from a August 6, 2020 Golandsky Institute Online Workshop featuring John Bloomfield. Here's the video of today's episode: https://youtu.be/25qmMcQqNqM PDF Handout: https://bit.ly/8620GIExamples Join us for our workshops and symposiums! Participants intensively learn the Taubman Approach by attending private lessons, technique clinics, and presentations by expert Taubman teachers. LEARN MORE https://www.golandskyinstitute.org FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/golandskyins... TWITTER https://twitter.com/golandskyinst INSTAGRAM https://instagram.com/golandskyinstitute 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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