Mindfulness is not not thinking or getting rid of feelings, but rather a way of meeting our experience with kindness and acceptance. Because music unfolds moment by moment, musical practice is a perfect arena in which to cultivate attention that is non-reactive, non-judgemental, grounded in the body and open-hearted. Mindfulness also balances the left and right hemispheres of the brain. The result of continued practice is what every musician longs for — spaciousness, presence and flow.
What is Mindfulness for Musicians?
with Ruth Phillips
2 hours ·
Mental HealthMindfulnessPhysical Health
“Peace is this world without judgement, this moment in the heart-space where everything that is is welcome.”
—Dorothy Hunt
What is Mindfulness for Musicians?
with Ruth Phillips
2 hours ·
Mental HealthMindfulnessPhysical Health
“Peace is this world without judgement, this moment in the heart-space where everything that is is welcome.”
—Dorothy Hunt
Class description
Class Format
50 mins
5 mins break
50 mins
15 mins Q&A
This class is part of a 6-part series on mindfulness. It is recommended that you start with this class, especially if you are new to mindfulness.
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Ruth Phillips
Ruth is a baroque and modern cellist, writer, performance coach, and mindfulness teacher and mentor. She works with student and professional musicians all over the world, including the Verbier Festival Academy, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Glasgow Conservatoire and Yehudi Menuhin School, helping relieve performance anxiety and promoting presence and ease on stage. Her articles on mindfulness and music have appeared in Classical Music Magazine and The Strad, and she has been a guest on podcasts including Thoroughly Good Classical Music and Things Musicians Don’t Talk About.
