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Chapter 9: Ostinato: Developing Mindful Habits for Life
In Ostinato, the book explores music as a tool for cultivating mindful habits. Drawing on neuroscience and the Habits of Mind framework, this chapter encourages readers to practice mindful listening, empathy, and interdependence. Practical exercises help readers integrate these habits into daily life through music.
How to Listen
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Song by song — Click each title below to listen at your own pace.
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Stream the full set — Play the full playlist below and let it carry you from start to finish.
Ostinato Playlist
​The Way It Is by William Stafford

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