named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Summer Symposium
Intensive workshop series offering lectures, master classes, and hands-on instruction in the Taubman Approach for pianists at all levels.
Golandsky Streaming
Online video library providing access to lectures and master classes on the Taubman Approach, supporting remote learning and ongoing study.
Inside the Taubman Approach Podcast
Audio series exploring the impact and application of the Taubman Approach through interviews with teachers and students.
Taubman Approach Training
Core instructional program teaching the biomechanical principles of efficient and injury-free piano playing, including alignment, rotation, and coordination.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Certify teachers in the Taubman ApproachOffers a Professional Training Program with three certification levels—Instructor, Associate, and Master Teacher—for educators in the Taubman Approach. The program includes ongoing mentorship, faculty guidance, and assessment of proficiency.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Conduct the Summer Symposium and related programsOrganizes an annual Summer Symposium featuring instruction, masterclasses, and participant engagement opportunities such as question submissions and referral discounts. Accepts audition videos for masterclass participation and promotes early registration incentives.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Offer streaming video access to Taubman Approach instructionProvides subscription-based online access to a growing library of over 150–160 instructional videos on the Taubman Approach, including lectures and master classes, through the Golandsky Streaming service. Members receive unlimited access to all videos in the GI Streaming category via a dedicated account portal.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Provide piano instruction using the Taubman ApproachOffers advanced piano instruction through private lessons, master classes, workshops, lectures, and symposiums to help pianists overcome technical limitations, prevent injuries, and realize their artistic potential. Instruction is delivered in person and remotely by a faculty of highly trained teachers, including Edna Golandsky and Robert Durso.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Collaborate to expand Taubman Approach training infrastructureCo-founded the Taubman Institute to create a dedicated venue for intensive study and advancement of the Taubman Approach, supporting broader educational and professional development goals.
- Produce and distribute educational materials on the Taubman ApproachCreates and distributes a wide range of educational resources, including a ten-volume DVD series, photo-rich books, digital videos of lectures and master classes, and a podcast exploring the application of the Taubman Approach in addressing physical issues in piano playing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$14K14%
Program service revenue$88K87%
Investment income$600%
Other revenue$-1K
expenses
Total expenses$121K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$77K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$152K
Cash$143K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$148K
Liquid reserves14.1 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue -11.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EDNA GOLANDSKY | PRESIDENT | 10 | $21K |
| ROBERT DURSO | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $17K |
| MARY MORAN | SECRETARY | 8 | $15K |
| JOHN BLOOMFIELD | TREASURER | 20 | $13K |
board members · 2
- BONNIE BARRETT — DIRECTOR
- PETER WEINBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Benjamin Harding Partner — Host of the "Inside the Taubman Approach" podcast sponsored by The Golandsky Institute.
- Deborah Cleaver Partner — Mentors certification program participants.
- Dorothy Taubman Partner — Co-founder of the original Taubman Institute and mentor to Edna Golandsky; recognized her as the leading authority on the Taubman Approach.
- Edna Golandsky Government — Provides private lessons and participates in certification evaluations for the Master Teacher level.
- Edna Golandsky Partner — Founder and Artistic Director of the Golandsky Institute, providing leadership and expertise in the Taubman Approach.
- John Bloomfield Partner — Co-Founder, Senior Director, and Faculty Chair, contributing to leadership and instruction in the Taubman Approach.
- John Bloomfield Partner — Mentors certification program participants and evaluates supervised teaching.
- Mary Moran Partner — Co-Founder and Senior Director, contributing to leadership and teaching in the Taubman Approach.
- Mary Moran Partner — Leads workshops and serves as a mentor in the certification program.
- Robert Durso Partner — Co-Founder and Senior Director, providing leadership and instructional expertise in the Taubman Approach.
- Robert Durso Partner — Processes certification applications and serves as a mentor and evaluator in the certification program.
- Taubman Institute Network — Co-founded and co-led the Taubman Institute with Dorothy Taubman.
- Therese Milanovic Partner — Mentors certification program participants.
- tonebase Partner — Collaborates with tonebase as featured faculty in the Manhattan Piano Intensive.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Mastery Through Intensive, Observation-Based Pedagogymethodology: intensive-expertise-developmentBy combining long-term, intensive study with supervised observation of master teachers, the institute develops expert instructors in the Taubman Approach, because deep engagement and modeling of expert practice lead to more effective teaching and technical mastery.
- Progressive and Experiential Learning Pathwaysmethodology: progressive_learning_pathwayBy structuring instruction through progressive learning pathways and experiential education—including direct experience and expert dialogue—the institute enables pianists to resolve physical issues and internalize the Taubman Approach, because scaffolded skill development and firsthand problem-solving deepen understanding and application.
- Taubman Approach for Injury Prevention and Expressive Masterymethodology: taubman-approachBy applying the Taubman Approach—a biomechanical analysis of piano technique—the institute prevents and resolves playing-related injuries while enhancing musical expressivity, because correct physical coordination and alignment enable sustainable, virtuosic performance.