Classical Music New Generations
Classical Music New Generations
"Modernizing piano for the Spotify generation"
As a world-renowned pianist, Chad Lawson has spent time at the top of the Classical Billboard and iTunes charts. With his latest album, Chad took an honest look at his career and found that being true to himself was more important than any accolade. His reflections are inspirational, brave and most of all — freeing.
500 million streams globally
Top 10 US Billboard Classical Charts
'Stay' has over 45 million streams
Pianist and composer
Pianist and composer
Born in North Carolina, Chad Lawson knew he wanted to be a musician at the age of five. He is a master musician and artist extraordinaire, and his brilliance is evident through his gifted original compositions and his exceptional interpretations of the beloved classics.
Steinway artist
World-renowned pianist
With multiple #1 releases, Chad Lawson has a different approach to classical music; don’t make it classical. His #1 iTunes release re:piano (2018) pushed the envelope of what the piano sounds like, with an album composed of loops, effects and layers of textured landscapes; all from a piano. Lawson was invited to share his approach to re:piano on NPR’s Weekend Edition with Scott Simon.
CBS Sunday Morning
Featured artist
Chad Lawson has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning and NPR’s All Things Considered. His solo work has a relaxed, meditative feel that draws on both the sonorities of classical music and the freeform nature of jazz improv.
Amazon television series
Official composer
Chad is the official composer for the Amazon television series, Lore, in addition to the podcast titled the same. His music has also been used for The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries and Viceland, as well as numerous commercial placements, including clients such as Chevrolet, IBM, Microsoft, Purina, Delta Airlines, USB Financial, Asprey of London and many more.
Artist Spotlight: Chad Lawson
Artist Spotlight: Chad Lawson
