Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Pianist Chad Lawson Explores Indian Music
Chad Lawson is a pianist who has been playing music for a long time.
He has played many different kinds of music, like classical, jazz, and pop.
Recently, he made an album called Awakening: The Stillness Within with Indian musicians.
The album mixes piano with Indian instruments and special sounds to create a relaxing experience.
Lawson also has a podcast called Calm It Down, where he talks about breathing and meditation to help people with their mental health.
He started playing piano when he was five and has been learning and trying new things ever since.
He says he is still learning and enjoying music at 51 years old.
Chad Lawson released a new album blending piano with Indian instruments and sacred mantras.
The album, Awakening: The Stillness Within, was recorded in Mumbai with Indian musicians.
Lawson collaborates with flautist Rasika Shekhar, sitar player Purbayan Chatterjee, and others.
He hosts a podcast, Calm It Down, focusing on mental health and meditation techniques.
Lawson started his musical career in 1997 and continues to explore new musical styles.
- Who
- Chad Lawson, an American pianist and composer
- What
- Released an album blending piano with Indian instruments and sacred mantras
- When
- Recently, with the album released by Vedam Records
- Where
- Recorded in Mumbai, India
- Why
- To explore new musical territories and collaborate with Indian musicians
- Artist
- Chad Lawson
- Album
- Awakening: The Stillness Within
- Label
- Vedam Records (Universal Music India)
- Collaborators
- Rasika Shekhar, Purbayan Chatterjee, Nush Lewis, Paayal Lal
- Podcast
- Calm It Down
- Education
- Berklee College of Music (Jazz)
- Career Start
- 1997 (Chad Lawson Trio)
- Age
- 51