The Mindful Pianist: Focus, practise, perform, engage (Faber Edition)

I love this one

A very usefull and practical book! I use some of the tips and advices daily. It makes my studying much more fun and gives me more satisfaction. Carin

Why not just educator?

This book is a must-have for all pianists who love their instrument and have a desire to reach beyond notes to a more thoughtful plane. As the title suggests, it offers a holistic approach and is full of wisdom and insight into the processes involved in not just playing the piano but thinking about music generally. It's peppered with characteristic witty remarks and practical suggestions in regard to memorising, improvising, getting the most out of a score and just enjoying the experience of sitting at a piano and 'noodling'. Alongside this is a positive, encouraging directive to help pianists avoid negative thoughts and bad habits, and to make the most of practice time. Also easy to read, which can't be said about all the piano books I've read.

Tends to explain common sense approaches in jargon but otherwise fine

Readable and entertaining essential addition to any pianist's bookshelf. Lots of amusing anecdotes alongside thought provoking tips that would interest pianists of all standards.

Full of excellent ideas to make you think about your practice. My practice time is definitely limited so it's great to have good suggestions on how to use it to greatest effect.

Excellent book... insightful, thought-provoking, witty and of immense value... packed full of useful tips and interesting anecdotes written in a straightforward, no-nonsense but entertaining style. Well worth reading... and re-reading whenever you find yourself straying off the mindful path!