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In this episode, Benjamin Harding welcomes back pianist and composer Jennifer Rosenfeld to discuss her latest solo album, 'Piano Girl,' and the profound impact of the Taubman Approach on her piano technique and creative process. Jennifer shares her journey of personal growth through music, the evolution of her practice techniques, and her current and future projects, including her work in composition and musical theater. The conversation highlights the importance of mindset, efficiency in practice, and the joy of revisiting challenging repertoire.

Jennifer was a guest on Episode #13 in Season 1 of this podcast.

Visit www.jenniferrosenfeld.com for more information on Jennifer's work and creative projects.

The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.

Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.

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Visit: www.marcusostermiller.com to be in touch with Marcus.

Summary

In this conversation, Marcus Ostermiller discusses his journey as a musician, focusing on the challenges he faced with physical pain and how the Taubman work transformed his playing and teaching. He shares insights on the importance of physical well-being in music performance, and how his teaching methodology evolved through his experiences. The discussion highlights the profound impact of understanding physical movement and technique on a musician's confidence and ability to express themselves.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Marcus's Journey with Injury and Recovery

06:39 Understanding the Root Causes of Pain

08:58 Transformation Through Taubman Technique

10:12 Exploring the Taubman Approach with Bob Durso

14:45 Marcus's Musical Journey and Teaching Philosophy

23:09 The Impact of Taubman Work on Performance Confidence

Takeaways

Musicians often come with a depth of musicianship they crave to express.

Physical therapy and strength training are crucial for musicians.

Expressive constipation can hinder musical expression.

The experience of rotation in playing evolves over time.

Taubman work helped me become symptom-free within six months.

Understanding physical challenges can lead to better performance.

My technique improved significantly after Taubman work.

Performances became more confident and grounded after addressing physical issues.

Teaching methodology changed as a result of personal experiences.

Revisiting past pieces can be a healing journey for musicians.

The Golandsky Institute's mission is to provide cutting-edge instruction to pianists based on the groundbreaking work of Dorothy Taubman. This knowledge can help them overcome technical and musical challenges, cure and prevent playing-related injuries, and lead them to achieve their highest level of artistic excellence.

Please visit our website at: www.golandskyinstitute.org.