Deren Piano Academy

The only certified Taubman Approach Centre in Europe

Deren Eryılmaz started her formal music education at Bilkent University, Music Preparatory School in Ankara, Turkey. She attended the Piano Department of the Faculty of Music and Performing Arts of Bilkent University, with a merit scholarship.

Testimonials

I had my first sessions with Deren teaching me the Taubman approach in September. Now, around six weeks later, I feel my entire way of playing the piano is changing profoundly. The feeling of my hands on the keys is much better, and the dexterity of my fingers (especially in trills) has improved enormously. And a big plus is, that I don’t suffer any back pain anymore after hours of playing.

I thoroughly enjoyed the week, and I learned far more than I could have expected, not only from my own lessons but also from watching others. The difference it has made to my playing is remarkable; I have never improved so much in the space of a week! The only thing I don't understand is why this isn't universally considered to be the only way to play and teach the piano!

Searching for the Taubman Approach, I came in contact with Deren. We did four sessions in the course of two days, and with the basic principles of the method, Deren made me reach freedom in playing and suppleness that I never experienced before in the almost 45 years of my life that I’ve spent at the piano. With her help, I solved problems that I have never been able to solve.

I learned so much in such a short space of time about this approach. It was truly inspiring to see what can be achieved, particularly with people coming with injuries. I am excited about continuing on this path and feel lucky to have found it. We are fortunate to have Deren and her expertise here in the UK.

Learning the Taubman approach with Deren has been a very rewarding adventure. In the beginning, it was challenging to rethink my assumptions about playing the piano, but trusting Deren and practising consistently definitely paid off.

...for the last few years, I am having piano lessons using the ‘Taubman Technique’ with Certified Associate Teacher of the Golandsky Institute, Deren Eryilmaz. I am thrilled with the results in being able to play with ease, comfort and a renewed technique that I never dreamt would be possible! I absolutely recommend those that desire pianistic progress at any age, as well as those injured pianists to regain their skills to ‘give it a go’.

What is Taubman Approach?

Decades ago, Dorothy Taubman‘s genius led her to analyse what underlies virtuoso piano playing. The result of that investigation has produced a body of knowledge that can lead to an effortless and brilliant technique. It can also prevent and cure fatigue, pain and other playing-related injuries.

The Taubman Approach is a groundbreaking analysis of the mostly invisible motions that function underneath a virtuoso technique. The resulting knowledge makes it possible to help pianists overcome technical limitations as well as cure playing-related injuries. It is also the way that tone production and other components of expressive playing can be understood and taught.

Edna Golandsky &
The Golandsky Institute

Edna Golandsky is the person with whom Dorothy Taubman worked most closely. In 1976 Ms. Golandsky conceived the idea of establishing an Institute where people could come together during the summer and pursue an intensive investigation of the Taubman Approach. She encouraged Mrs. Taubman to establish the Taubman Institute, which they ran together as co-founders. Mrs. Taubman was Executive Director and Ms. Golandsky served as Artistic Director.

Contact Us

Address
Flat 4, 1 Prince of Wales Road
London
NW5 3LW

Email
info@dereneryilmaz.com

Deren Piano Academy

Testimonials

What is Taubman Approach?

Edna Golandsky & The Golandsky Institute

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Edna Golandsky &
The Golandsky Institute