This study examines the effect of mindfulness on student listening. Mindfulness is defined as "the process of noticing novel distinctions." Fifth grade students (N = 38) at a single school participated in this study, which used a posttest-only, random selection experimental design. The Independent Variable was exposure to mindful instruction prior to listening to excerpts of music, or traditional instruction prior to listening to excerpts of music. Two Dependent Variables, "Novelty," and "Enjoyment" were investigated. A MANOVA revealed statistical significance. Follow-up ANOVA showed "Novelty" and "Enjoyment" to be significantly higher in the Mindful Group.