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EAM Pacific Northwest Taubman Approach Piano Workshop
September 26 - September 27
$89 – $219
Saturday, September 26, 2026: Workshop and Concert
Concert @ 7:30 PM. Ticket included for participants.
$25 for general public (Washington Center for the Performing Arts Box Office (360) 753-8586 or washingtoncenter.org)
Sunday, September 27: Private lessons
Online livestream option also available!
In-person and online participants will have unlimited forever access to the recordings after the workshop.
$219 in-person & online ($179 early bird discount until August 26)
$89 Students (college or younger)
Presenters and Performers:
Robert Durso ↗️
Deborah Cleaver ↗️
Brenna Berman ↗️
Hugo Bermudez ↗️
Ron Stabinsky ↗️
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| The Interplay of In/Out motions and Shaping
Deborah Cleaver |
In and out movements work closely with shaping to keep the forearm/hand/finger unit aligned in one piece, and to create smooth movement across the keyboard. We will examine these basic motions and look at some examples of each. |
| The Mysteriously Stubborn Wrong Note Debunking Bogus Practice Methods and Learning What Really Works With the Taubman ApproachBrenna Berman |
Have you tried every practice method, and it still doesn’t work? Brenna Berman demonstrates how The Taubman Approach, the cognitive science of learning, and psychological safety combine to illuminate what works, what doesn’t, and why. |
| Grouping in the Taubman Approach
Robert Durso |
Robert Durso presents an in‑depth look at Grouping, a foundational Taubman principle that simplifies technical challenges by organizing notes into coordinated, efficient movements. Through demonstration and analysis, he shows how grouping enhances ease, accuracy, and musical coherence. |
| Effortless Octaves
Hugo Bermúdez |
Octave passages are a common source of tension and fatigue for pianists, often because of stretching, isolation, and uncoordinated movement patterns. This presentation will explore how the Taubman Approach addresses octave playing through well-organized, healthy, and efficient motion, addressing the root causes of tension and creating the freedom needed for ease, speed, expression, and control. |
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