The Taubman Approach for Piano
The Taubman Approach for piano is the result of decades of research begun by Dorothy Taubman and continued by Edna Golandsky, exploring the healthy coordination of virtuoso pianists and the biomechanics of effortless playing. It has helped thousands of pianists overcome physical and technical barriers to rediscover freedom, control, and expressive power at the piano.
- address technical limitations
- play with freedom and ease
- retrain after pain, injury, or fatigue
If you feel:
- limited at the piano either musically or technically
- experience pain, tension, or fatigue when you play
- have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel, RSI, or other playing-related injuries
- want to play with freedom, ease, and virtuosity
the Taubman Approach can help. As one of Australia’s few certified Taubman teachers, I work with pianists at all levels—but especially intermediate to concert level—to retrain movement, resolve injury, and restore healthy, coordinated playing.
Together we uncover the causes of discomfort, rebuild coordination between the hand, arm, and body, and rediscover the natural ease that allows true artistry to emerge.
What You’ll Learn
- Alignment & balance — posture and hand position that support freedom and control.
- All the elements of a healthy coordinate technique — coordinated movement for accuracy, evenness, and comfort.
- Shaping & phrasing — singing tone and expressive lines through coordinated motion.
- Efficient scales & chords — speed and security without tension or heaviness.
- Sound production — colour, voicing, and dynamic control.
- Practice strategies — clear steps to diagnose and master difficult passages.
Whether you are recovering from injury, struggling with limitation, or simply seeking to play more freely, I invite you to begin this journey. Together, we can rebuild your playing and give you back the freedom to make music without pain.