TAUBMAN APPROACH workshop

Exploring the Taubman Approach

Piano Workshop Series with Deren Eryilmaz & Hans Schellevis
11 & 12 April 2026 – Voorschoten, The Netherlands

Discover a healthier, more reliable, and more expressive way of playing the piano at this immersive two-day workshop exploring the transformative Taubman Approach.

Led by Deren Eryilmaz, the only certified Taubman Master Teacher in Europe, together with Hans Schellevis, the only Dutch, Instructor-level certified Taubman Teacher, this workshop combines lectures, masterclasses, and hands-on technical problem solving. Participants will learn how efficient movement at the keyboard leads to greater freedom, security, and artistry.

Whether you are a student, teacher, amateur, or professional pianist, this event offers practical tools you can immediately apply to your own playing and teaching.

🎹 Why Attend?

  • Learn the core principles of the Taubman Approach
  • Improve technical reliability, and learn ways to prevent injuries
  • Discover efficient movement for sound, speed, and control
  • Work directly with internationally recognized teachers
  • Gain insights you can use in daily practice and teaching

👤 Who Is This For?

This workshop is open to pianists of all levels including students, teachers, amateurs, and professionals.

Sessions will be held in English, with Dutch translation available.

📍 Date & Location

11 & 12 April 2026
Hans Schellevis Piano Studio
Voorschoten, The Netherlands

🗓 Workshop Schedule (subject to change)

Day 1 — Saturday, 11 April

  • 10:15 – 10:30 | Welcome
  • 10:30 – 11:00 | Introduction: Hans tells us what brought him to this work, and briefly explains the building blocks of the Taubman Approach and answers questions at the end of the session.
  • 11:15 – 12:00 | “Reality versus Misconceptions”: Deren explains the terminology and the right movements.
  • 12:00 – 12:15 | coffee/tea break
  • 12:15 – 13:15 | Hands-on Session at the piano I: bring a question and get an answer! *
  • 13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch Break
  • 14:15 – 14:45 | Masterclass: Fr. Schubert, Impromptu opus 90 Nr. 4 (Yuto Tanikawa)
  • 14:45 – 15:45 | Hands-on Session at the piano II: bring a question and get an answer! *
  • 15:45 – 16:15 | coffee/tea break
  • 16:15 – 17:15 | Q&A

Day 2 — Sunday, 12 April

  • 10:15 – 10:30 | Welcome Back
  • 10:30 – 11:15 | Lecture: “How do we practice as proficiently as possible?”
  • 11:15 – 12:00 | Masterclass: Mira Opalínska (repertoire tba)
  • 12:00 – 12:15 | coffee/tea break
  • 12:15 – 13:15 | Hands-on Session at the piano III: bring a question and get an answer! *
  • 13:15 – 14:15 | Lunch Break
  • 14:15 – 14:45 | Lecture: tba
  • 14:45 – 15:45 | Hands-on Session at the piano IV: bring a question and get an answer! *
  • 15:45 – 16:15 | coffee/tea break
  • 16:15 – 17:15 | Q&A and Closing Discussion

* You are invited to send in any question you have regarding your repertoire. Deren and Hans will be answering your questions, both sent in in advance and on the spot.

💶 Pricing

Standard Admission

  • €125 per day
  • €200 passepartout (both days)

Student Admission

  • €75 per day
  • €120 passepartout (both days)

🚀 Register Now

Spaces are limited. Reserve your place today.

Visit Evenbrite to register via the online form.

🤝 Presented By

This workshop is presented by Hans Schellevis Piano Studio in collaboration with Deren Piano Academy.