ABOUT EVENT

Registration deadline is September 23, 2024!

For all questions, please contact DEREN PIANO ACADEMY at derenpianoacademy [at] gmail.com

SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, October 19, 2024

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Welcoming Participants

Deren Eryilmaz

We are thrilled to welcome you to the Taubman Approach Piano Workshop in Vienna, led by the foremost expert on the Taubman Approach, Edna Golandsky assisted by Deren Eryilmaz and Jin Jeon. This two-day immersive workshop promises an enriching experience for pianists of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. During our welcome session, Deren Eryilmaz will greet participants, outline the workshop agenda, and address any inquiries regarding the program flow.

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM

First Steps of Successful Learning of The Taubman Approach

Deren Eryilmaz

Join us for an illuminating session led by Deren Eryilmaz, a master teacher of the Taubman Approach, as she introduces the fundamental principles of this transformative technique. Whether you’re a beginner pianist taking your first steps or an experienced player seeking to refine your technique, this session provides a solid foundation in the Taubman Approach. Deren Eryilmaz will guide participants through essential concepts, including optimal hand positioning, efficient movement mechanics and coordination, to unlock greater freedom and expression at the piano. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert and discover how the Taubman Approach can revolutionize your piano playing. All levels of pianists are welcome.

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Explaining & demonstrating why arpeggio playing is often challenging

Edna Golandsky

One of the most common questions pianists ask is how to play arpeggios comfortably, evenly and securely. In this session Edna Golandsky will show the different motions involved, including crossing to and from the thumb.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

From Bach Invention No.1 in C Major to Chopin Etude Op.10, No.1

Edna Golandsky

It’s difficult to imagine that these two pieces have anything in common. However, Edna Golandsky will show how the basic motions in the easier piece form the foundation for the more difficult piece. She will explain the additional elements that are necessary to play the more difficult piece with ease.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Tea & Coffee Break

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Hands-on Session #1: Bring a question and get an answer!

Edna Golandsky

An engaging and interactive Q&A session led by world-renowned piano pedagogue, Edna Golandsky. In this session, participants are invited to bring any questions they have about piano technique, interpretation, performance challenges or questions about their students. Edna Golandsky, celebrated for her groundbreaking insights into piano technique, will provide personalized answers and demonstrations on the piano for the questions posed by attendees. Whether you’re struggling with a particular passage, seeking advice on expressive playing, or curious about the principles of healthy piano technique, this session offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and guidance from a master teacher. All levels of pianists are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Lunch

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Masterclass

Edna Golandsky

The pianist and the piece will be announced at a later date.

3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Hands-on Session #2: Bring a question and get an answer!

Edna Golandsky

An engaging and interactive Q&A session led by world-renowned piano pedagogue, Edna Golandsky. In this session, participants are invited to bring any questions they have about piano technique, interpretation, performance challenges or questions about their students. Edna Golandsky, celebrated for her groundbreaking insights into piano technique, will provide personalized answers and demonstrations on the piano for the questions posed by attendees. Whether you’re struggling with a particular passage, seeking advice on expressive playing, or curious about the principles of healthy piano technique, this session offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and guidance from a master teacher. All levels of pianists are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Break

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Different Aspects of Staccato playing/technique

Edna Golandsky

Staccato playing is often a cause for tension due to excessive shortness and overuse of fingers. In this session I will explain the reasons behind and demonstrate the correct application of staccato and its use for short and long distances. I will also show the proper use of staccato touch in legato passages with large distances where physical legato is not possible and where the correct speed of the staccato combined with tone production, physical shaping and pedalling results in complete legato sound.

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Q&A on the presentation materials (including clarification at the piano)

Edna Golandsky

Q&A sessions with Edna Golandsky, an unparalleled opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Taubman Approach. These sessions are designed to be highly interactive, allowing you to engage directly with the foremost expert in the field. Whether you’re grappling with a technical challenge or seeking to refine your understanding, Edna Golandsky’s responses will provide invaluable guidance. The Q&A sessions offer a unique platform to explore additional topics, learn from the inquiries of fellow participants, and gain a broader perspective on the Taubman principles. We encourage all participants to bring their questions, curiosities, and enthusiasm. This is your moment to interact, inquire, and be inspired!

SUNDAY, October 20, 2024

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Tone Production and its profound influence on expressive playing

Edna Golandsky

Tone Production and its profound influence on expressive playing and on healthy technique. At the basis of tone production is technical knowhow. Along with demonstrating how to produce tone of every kind, Edna Golandsky will show and explain how some of the incorrect practices used not only get in the way of the desired results but also lead to serious technical problems.

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Masterclass

Edna Golandsky

The pianist and the piece will be announced at a later date

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM

Break

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Correct handling of two-note slurs

Edna Golandsky

Traditionally the two slur is taught as a wrist up and down motion. This session will show the problem with handling it this way and the correct motion that replaces it.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Hands-on Session #3: Bring a question and get an answer!

Edna Golandsky

An engaging and interactive Q&A session led by world-renowned piano pedagogue, Edna Golandsky. In this session, participants are invited to bring any questions they have about piano technique, interpretation, performance challenges or questions about their students. Edna Golandsky, celebrated for her groundbreaking insights into piano technique, will provide personalized answers and demonstrations on the piano for the questions posed by attendees. Whether you’re struggling with a particular passage, seeking advice on expressive playing, or curious about the principles of healthy piano technique, this session offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and guidance from a master teacher. All levels of pianists are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lunch Break

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

My Journey of Learning and Teaching of The Taubman Approach

Jin Jeon

Join Jin Jeon for an insightful session as he shares his journey of overcoming a piano injury through the Taubman Approach. He will discuss how retraining allowed him to play pain-free again and how teaching this method has deepened his understanding of personalised instruction. This session offers valuable insight for anyone looking to retrain themselves or teach this transformative work.

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Explaining & demonstrating double thirds and double sixths

Edna Golandsky

Double thirds and double notes in general have been the bane of most pianists. Edna Golandsky will explain and demonstrate the way to place all double notes correctly, which allows for security and ease of execution.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Hands-on Session #4: Bring a question and get an answer!

Edna Golandsky

An engaging and interactive Q&A session led by world-renowned piano pedagogue, Edna Golandsky. In this session, participants are invited to bring any questions they have about piano technique, interpretation, performance challenges or questions about their students. Edna Golandsky, celebrated for her groundbreaking insights into piano technique, will provide personalized answers and demonstrations on the piano for the questions posed by attendees. Whether you’re struggling with a particular passage, seeking advice on expressive playing, or curious about the principles of healthy piano technique, this session offers an invaluable opportunity to gain clarity and guidance from a master teacher. All levels of pianists are welcome, from beginners to advanced players.

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Concluding Remarks, Presentation of the Certificates & Book Signing

Edna Golandsky, Deren Eryilmaz, Jin Jeon