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TAUBMAN APPROACH
Decades ago, Dorothy Taubman’s genius led her to analyze what underlies virtuoso piano playing.
The result of that investigation has produced a body of knowledge that can ead to an effortless and
briliant technique. It can also prevent and cure fatigue, pain, and other playing. related injures.
The Taubman Approach isa groundbreaking analysis of the mostty invisible motions that function
underneath a virtuoso technique. The resulting knowledge makes It possible to help pianists
‘overcome technical imitations as wellas cure playing-related injuries. It's also the way that tone
production and other components of expressive playing can be understood and taught"
Resolved injures include: tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,
dystonia, focal dystonia, and general fatigue and pain. In addition to helping pianists overcome their
limitations at the piano, this approach helps non-pianists as well. Instrumentalists such as violinists,
Violists, collists, bassists, guitarists, percussionists, and others are now being helped. Non-musicians
can also be helped. Typlsts, writers, knitters, eracheters, and any whose profession demands
repetitive use ofthe finger, hand, and arm can resolve physical issues and overcome fatigue.