55: Marcus Ostermiller on Overcoming Tendonitis and Reaching New Heights with the Taubman Approach

Send us Fan MailVisit: www.marcusostermiller.com  to be in touch with Marcus. SummaryIn 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.Chapters00:00 Introduction01:45 Marcus's Journey with Injury and Recovery06:39 Understanding the Root Causes of Pain08:58 Transformation Through Taubman Technique10:12 Exploring the Taubman Approach with Bob Durso14:45 Marcus's Musical Journey and Teaching Philosophy23:09 The Impact of Taubman Work on Performance ConfidenceTakeawaysMusicians 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.