The Taubman Approach to Piano Technique: A Comprehensive Guide to Overcome Physical Limitations and Unlock Your Full Pianistic Potential

by Edna Golandsky

Edna Golandsky is a world-renowned piano pedagogue, the leading authority on the Taubman Approach, and the co-founder of The Taubman Institute and The Golandsky Institute. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School, where she studied under Jane Carlson, Rosina Lhévinne, and Adele Marcus. After graduating from Juilliard, she studied with Dorothy Taubman for several decades.

Ms. Golandsky has earned worldwide acclaim for her pedagogical expertise, extraordinary ability to solve technical problems, and her penetrating musical insight. She has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Strad, Piano Magazine, Classical Music, Jazz Times, and the Clavier Companion, among others. To learn more about Ms. Golandsky and the Taubman Approach, visit www.ednagolandsky.com.

Genres: Music

163 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2024

Reviews

[Genni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tips for technique, a lot of which is actually taught now, but I especially recommend this book for her thoughts on the interdependence of hands versus hands separate practice.

[Witoldzio · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was introduced to the basic concepts of Taubman Approach by someone else. Being familiar with these basic concepts ahead of time really helped me understand this book quicker. I do not know how readable this book is for pianists who have never heard about Taubman Approach before.
Absolutely please do look up all the online examples, Professor Golandsky invested a lot of time in them and they are as valuable as the book.
I do have a criticism however, for the way the book was bound together. I read it only once and the book completely fell apart. Using a better glue or a different technology altogether is highly advisable for all future editions.