The Listening Book

... is about rediscovering the power of listening as an instrument of self-discovery and personal transformation. By exploring our capacity for listening to sounds and form making music, we can awaken and release our full creative powers.

In this audio edition of the classic book, W. A. Mathieu presents exercises designed to help you explore and expand your capacity for listening; appreciate the connection between sound, music, and every-day life; and discover the creative possibilities of music-making.

This series of short, engaging talks - complete with musical accompaniment - range from the serious to the whimsical, including fear of music, listening to animals, the rhythms of walking, and being a “life drummer”. The Listening Book is a joyful tool for opening up the world of music-making for everyone.