Episode #67: How the Taubman Approach Leads to Effortless Technique with Brenna Berman
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Show Notes and Links
This is Episode #67 in which you are privileged to learn from Brenna Berman. Already an avid performer at the age of seven, Brenna’s promising career as a pianist was almost shut down by the pain and injuries she sustained from playing the piano.
In fact, one of her college professors suggested Brenna find another career path.
In our conversation you learn how Brenna overcame her injuries and why she is now a leading expert in the Taubman approach.
Weaved through the interview, Brenna touches on topics like enhancing our intuition, transcending the traditions of playing from a score, the six main things that cause injuries in pianists and the foundational technique tools we can implement in our lessons even with our beginning students.
About BRENNA
Ms. Berman is a Certified Master Teacher of The Taubman Approach, Executive Director and founder of Effortless Artistry Music nonprofit, and holds an Associate Faculty position with The Golandsky Institute. She has twenty-two years of training as a performer and teacher of the Taubman Approach and mentors piano teachers pursuing Taubman Approach certification.
Ms. Berman is known for helping pianists and other instrumentalists eliminate playing-related injuries, overcome limitations, acquire the tools necessary for virtuosity and expression, and reach their artistic potential. Her students have won many awards, performed with orchestras internationally, and been admitted to prestigious institutions such as Oberlin Conservatory.
Ms. Berman is based in Colorado and has a private studio in Louisville, CO and offers online video lessons to students across the country and internationally.
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