Edna Golandsky

Practicing something uncomfortable over and over won't make it easier. It'll make it worse.

In this clip from the latest Inside Edna's Studio installment on Chopin Op. 10 No. 2, Edna Golandsky explains why repetition alone is NOT the answer when something hurts at the piano.

Inside Edna's Studio members get the full video plus a fi*****ng handout.
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Even very talented pianists suddenly get into trouble. Why?

Dorothy Taubman spent her career trying to answer that question, and it changes everything about how you approach playing the piano. This week, Edna Golandsky does a deep study into Chopin Étude Op. 10 No. 1, a piece that routinely injures many talented pianists. In the full video, Edna demonstrates how to eliminate stretching and twisting motions which are at the root of causing tension and pain.

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Correct fi*****ng for octaves!

Edna Golandsky demonstrates why a common fi*****ng choice for legato octaves causes stretching and twisting, and why often it doesn't even achieve the legato sound you're after.

From Inside Edna's Studio featuring weekly in-depth videos on piano technique and the Taubman Approach.

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Struggling at the piano and assuming everyone else is fine? They're not.

Edna speaks the truth that so many pianists need to hear.

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"The notes are holy. The fi*****ngs are not." 🎹

If a fi*****ng doesn't feel comfortable, that's not something to push through and practice more.

In this installment on Inside Edna's Studio, Edna shows exactly what poorly chosen fi*****ngs can do to the hand, and how simple, thoughtful adjustments can make even the most challenging passages feel natural and free.

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You Don't Always Have to Physically Play Legato to Sound Legato

What if stretching to keep your fingers connected is actually giving you less of the sound you want?

In this clip, Edna plays the beautiful Moderato cantabile section of Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu while demonstrating how thoughtful fi*****ng and correct motion can produce a fuller, more singing tone with no strain.

The full segment is available on Inside Edna's Studio at ednagolandsky.com, including a fi*****ng handout to follow along with everything Edna covers.

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Are the Fingerings in Your Sheet Music Right for You?

You follow the notes. You follow the rhythm. But do you follow the fi*****ng even when it doesn't feel right?

Most of us were taught to trust what's printed on the page. But not all fi*****ngs are created equal, and some could be working against you without you even knowing it.

In Edna's latest segment on Inside Edna's Studio, she takes a close look at fi*****ngs through the lens of the Taubman Approach using Chopin's Fantaisie Impromptu as an example. It's a perspective that might change the way you approach every piece you learn.

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Are you clicking yourself into an injury? 🖱️💥

In this video Edna shows how the isolation of the second finger while clicking often cause problems. This video is a continuation of the discussion on how the principles of proper piano technique and applying them to daily activities can prevent injuries.

🎥Watch the full video on Inside Edna's Studio (ednagolandsky.com) where Edna works with someone experiencing pain and numbness while using a mouse at the computer.

Skip the armrests.

That ergonomic chair with armrests might actually be working against you. Edna applies the same alignment principles she teaches pianists to everyday computer use. The way you sit (and where your arm weight goes) makes all the difference.

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Why Fixing Your Piano Technique May Not Be Enough

The same habits that cause problems at the piano: stretching, curling, twisting, and isolation, can happen with daily activities such as typing or holding utencils, if you don't pay attention. As Edna explains, if you correct one but not the other, the problem won't fully go away.

This week on Inside Edna's Studio, Edna extends her teaching beyond the piano to show how the Taubman Approach's foundational principles apply to everything we do with our hands every day.

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Edna gets this question all the time: do you only teach injured pianists? The truth is, the Taubman Approach shouldn't be a last resort. It's a roadmap for playing without wear and tear from the very start.

Whether you're in pain, feeling limited, or just want to play better and more freely, this is for you.

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