"Peppered with intriguing exercises and motivational quotes" - BBC Music mag
“Mark Tanner has written a mindfulness manifesto for music” - BBC Radio 3: Music Matters
"Mindfulness in Music is both informative and thought-provoking - a fascinating read on many levels" - Julian Lloyd Webber
Mindfulness in Music is a joyful exploration into the meditative nature of music and its holistic beauty. Mark Tanner reveals how composers and musicians have always embraced mindful connections, and how everyone can cherish the same life-affirming chords. Whether listening to a forest soundscape, playing trombone in a ska group or listening to Beethoven or Beyonce, he reveals the natural ecology to all forms of music, and the creative mindful instinct we share. Through unique meditations, personal reflections, and holistic notes, this astute author shines a spotlight on the humanity and spirituality in music.
There's something for everyone here, whether you only listen to music or you perform, amateur or professional. Most of the book is geared toward amateur musicians and avid listeners. (There's plenty for professionals to enjoy, but the concepts aren't really new to most of us.) Topics include mindfulness when listening, creating, and performing as well as a nice dose of music appreciation. Love the focus on listeners being a vital part of the live music experience!
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