“The symposium was life changing.”

When we read comments like this after the Summer Symposium, we are reminded why The Golandsky Institute exists.

For decades, the Institute has helped pianists overcome injury, resolve technical limitations, and discover greater freedom and artistry at the piano. Through our educational programs, teacher training, scholarships, online resources, and events, we continue to bring this work to musicians around the world, and to prepare the teachers and artists who will carry it forward.

This year marked the first time since Covid that the Symposium was held fully in person and online, and the energy of being back together said everything words couldn’t.

This year’s participants shared their experiences in their own words:

“Thank you for creating such an inspiring and memorable week. I truly enjoyed every moment of this one-week experience and look forward to returning again.”

“As a first time participant, I thoroughly enjoyed the Symposium.”

Just as important as the learning itself was the opportunity to connect globally with others who share a commitment to this work. One participant wrote:

“Being present in community with the others was very meaningful; the level that people are reaching is truly inspiring.”

That sense of community is how this work outlives any one gathering. The pianists trained today become the teachers who pass this knowledge to their own students tomorrow, and to the generations of musicians who come after them. We want to continue creating these opportunities, especially in person. Many attendees told us how important the in-person Symposium was and how much they hope it will continue.

In addition to the Symposium, the Golandsky Institute continues to train more exceptional teachers, the hallmark of the Institute, as well as presenting year-round workshops and providing a multitude of valuable resources. Each teacher we train extends this work beyond our own reach, ensuring it continues long after we do.

Not only sustaining, but growing these programs requires significant funding.

We’re asking you, our community, friends, and supporters, to make a gift of any amount you are comfortable with, because we believe learning to play the piano should be a pain-free, flourishing experience, never limited by a lack of knowledge, for this generation of pianists and every one still to come. Your gift helps ensure the Symposium can continue bringing musicians together in person, where this work is passed on most powerfully.

Thank you for helping us bring healthy, informed piano education to more musicians today and for years to come.

With gratitude,
Edna Golandsky
Founder and Artistic Director
The Golandsky Institute

If mailing a check, please send your donation to:

The Golandsky Institute
Park West Finance Station
P.O. Box 20726
New York, NY 10025