"Practical, positive, perfect!" - Pam Wedgwood "Both the amateur and professional pianist will find something of substance in 'The Mindful Pianist', for its fresh approach is both invigorating and thought-provoking. The book highlights the immense significance of cultivating a better and more conscious use of mind. Indeed, intense concentration, and orderly use and presence of mind, are essential tools of a great pianist, and the aspiring amateur and student would greatly benefit from Mark Tanner's suggestions of how to develop these qualities. This line of work, in turn, will lead to more precise and refined listening and, hence, improved practising. The 'Mindful Pianist' tackles this vital issue, and much else, admirably, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to pianists of all levels." - Martino Tirimo "In typical Mark Tanner style, this book is an enterprising, absorbing and enjoyable read" - Erica Worth, Editor, Pianist Magazine