The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation on the Sight-Reading Experience in University Trumpet Players
A.M. Álvarez Montoya
July 1, 2025 DOI: 10.12794/metadc2482137 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative study |
|---|---|
| Population | University music students |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-based intervention |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key findings | Argues that mindfulness-based intervention can change collegiate music performers' perceptions of the sight-reading experience, while its effect on sight-reading ability remains unclear. Proposes that this work provides a foundation for further quantitative research into mindfulness and sight-reading. |
Abstract
Mindfulness meditation has only recently begun implementation into the music performance field, and it remains unclear as to if mindfulness-based interventions can strengthen sight-reading ability and change performer’s perceptions of the sight-reading experience. The purpose of this study was to see if mindfulness-based intervention can change collegiate music performer’s perceptions of the sight-reading experience and improve their sight-reading abilities, as well as provide a foundation for further extensive, quantitative research into the effects of mindfulness on sight-reading. This study explored the question, “How does mindfulness-based intervention affect sight-reading experience and proficiency in university music students?”
Comparable studies
Other qualitative studies on meditation, most cited first.