I never expected to be a solo piano artist. I took a few years of lessons as a kid, but eventually stopped playing entirely, except when I was writing songs. But in the Nineties, I recorded some of my favorite melodies in a solo piano format and shared them with a few friends. The company I worked for at the time had just started a record label, and my boss suggested that I do an album of my material. We recorded that first album (Unadorned) at Tejas Recorders, the personal project studio of Amy Grant and Gary Chapman, located in a barn behind their home in Franklin, TN. The album was well-received, so I went on to record Breathe in 2001 and Incandescence in 2004. Those albums are all available for purchase via Bandcamp.

The power of music to touch people deeply has been acknowledged down through the centuries:

“Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast, to soften rocks, or to bend a knotted oak.” (William Congreve)

“Music can be all things to all persons. It is like a great dynamic sun in the center of a solar system which sends out its rays and inspiration in every direction. Music makes us feel that the heavens open and a divine voice calls. Something in our souls responds and understands”. (Leopold Stokowski)

“It happened, when the evil spirit from God was on Saul, that David took the harp, and played with his hand: so Saul was refreshed, and was well, and the evil spirit departed from him.” (I Samuel 16:23)

The piano is among the world’s most powerful instruments. Its dynamic range can both shake the walls and stir the soul. Solo piano music is very popular among those who seek respite from confusion and grief. It strikes the perfect tone for reflection, whether playing quietly in the background or the main sound in the room. It can entertain all by itself, and it also perfectly accompanies deep thought.

My name is Chuck Brown. I took my first piano lesson at age 8, but rather than leading to me becoming a great concert pianist, my new familiarity with the ivories became key to unlocking the music inside me…much of which has connected deeply with others. As a result, I’ve written hundreds of songs, and had the opportunity to record quite a few of them. The songs on this site are from my 3 solo piano albums, Unadorned (1997), Breathe (2000) and Incandescence (2004). I hope you find this solo piano music valuable in your time of need. Please share this site with any friends who might find it helpful.

I receive many requests from fans who are interested in acquiring sheet music of some of my songs. I’ve done my best to address those questions here.

Check out some music videos!

If you like the music you’re hearing, feel free to download some free MP3s.

I’ve received many supportive comments about this site. If you like what this site is about…in addition to telling your friends about it, I’d invite anyone who has a web site of their own to place a small text link to this site or mention it in your blog. Thanks!