Mindfulness for Musicians: Upbeat! is a guide to the theory and practice of mindfulness in the context of music performance.Including chapters on the importance of breath, emotions and the nervous system, this book features reflections and mindfulness practices throughout as opportunities for application.With full colour illustrations throughout and a series of audio recordings that allow readers to experience examples of mindful meditation, this book provides a unique guide to the mindfulness needs of musicians.Mindfulness for Musicians: Upbeat! is essential reading for musicians of all levels, including those learning in formal classroom settings as undergraduates.