In an era when music programs are being cut from schools and software has made instrumentation cheaper and more accessible, people aren't rushing out to buy acoustic instruments. Lawson says that ...

OK, let's take a few moments to breathe and listen. (SOUNDBITE OF CHAD LAWSON'S "LIKE THE STARS IN THE SKY") RASCOE: Pianist and composer Chad Lawson describes his new album as an invitation to ...

American pianist and composer Chad Lawson has built a following by doing the unexpected — slowing the world down. The ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with pianist Chad Lawson about his new album, "Where We Are." It's described as a "journey from solitude to solidarity." RASCOE: Pianist and composer Chad Lawson describes ...

RASCOE: Pianist and composer Chad Lawson describes his new album as an invitation to decompress. It's called "Where We Are," and Chad Lawson is with us. Welcome to the program. CHAD LAWSON: Thank you ...