Czajkowski, A-ML and Greasley, AE (2015) Mindfulness for singers: The effects of a targeted mindfulness course on learning vocal technique. British Journal of Music Education, 32 (2). 211 - 233. ISSN 0265-0517
Abstract
This paper reports the development and implementation of a unique Mindfulness for Singers (MfS) course designed to improve singers’ vocal technique. Eight university students completed the intervention. FFMQ scores showed general improvement across all five facets of mindfulness. Qualitative results showed benefits of daily mindfulness exercises on breathing, micro-muscular awareness, vocal tone, text communication and problem solving. Exercises also positively affected teacher/pupil relationships, concentration and focus in lessons and practice. Teachers identified 6 of the 8 participants in a blind controlled study indicating that vocal students at any level would benefit greatly from a mindfulness course as a holistic intervention.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © Cambridge University Press 2015. This is an author produced version of a paper published in British Journal of Music Education. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
Keywords: | Mindfulness, Singers, Education, Vocal Technique, Performance, FFMQ |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of Music (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 21 Dec 2015 16:44 |
Last Modified: | 16 Nov 2016 15:42 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0265051715000145 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
Identification Number: | 10.1017/S0265051715000145 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90732 |
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