In celebration of passing our 40th episode, this week is completely freeform piano improvisation with no theme. Pure exploration!Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast a

Resolution [40]

Jan 17th, 2023 8m 46s

This episode explores many musical ideas before resolving and committing.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Solstice [39]

Dec 20th, 2022 7m 45s

This episode descends into darkness, then rising again into light, reflecting the winter solstice as we approach the longest night of the year. Peaceful Piano will be taking a break over the holidays, then back in January 2023 with new episodes

Snowfall [38]

Dec 13th, 2022 9m 21s

This episode reflects on the idea of falling snow, slowly filling in the world. It's a response to episode 32 "Rainfall", exploring similar themes with softer, more gradual passages of music.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https

Meno Mosso [37]

Dec 6th, 2022 8m 13s

Meno mosso is one of those Italian musical terms that directs the tempo of a piece - it means to slow down and become less lively. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast

Let It Snow [36]

Nov 29th, 2022 6m 36s

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This episode improvises on the classic Christmas carol. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peaceful

Arpeggio [Encore]

Nov 22nd, 2022 7m 43s

Arpeggios are broken chords, and they can make beautiful improvisation by being played back and forth, up and down. This is an encore episode from 2021.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast

Repetition [35]

Nov 15th, 2022 8m 31s

Music is a balance between repetition and variation. This episode explores moments of repetition and seeks to find that balance to create peaceful improvisation. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-pia

Snow Lines [34]

Nov 8th, 2022 6m 1s

Fall rain turns to winter snow in the mountains, leaving a stark line between the seasons. This episode shares a piece Abby recording in 2016 that reflects on this idea.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peace

Misterioso [33]

Nov 1st, 2022 8m 58s

In line with Halloween, this episode creates some gentle piano music that is played "misterioso" (or mysteriously) in a minor key.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast

Rainfall [32]

Oct 25th, 2022 9m 35s

This episode explores the feeling of falling rain, with gentle improvised music.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Forgiveness [31]

Oct 18th, 2022 9m 41s

This episode explores the theme of forgiveness, moving from a darker minor key into a brighter place.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pe

Rests [30]

Oct 11th, 2022 8m 11s

Rests in music are spaces of silence. Where no notes are played, but the tempo of the music continues uninterrupted. This piece explores rests, big and small, long and subtle.Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca

Second Beginnings [29]

Oct 4th, 2022 8m 25s

Welcome back to season two! We're returning with the second piano song that I learned to play many years ago, and exploring it further. Got an idea for a future theme? Submit it here: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podcast/Support this po

Trailer

Season 2 - Trailer

Sep 16th, 2022 1m 15s

A new season of Peaceful Piano is on its way, as the longer, colder, darker months of winter approach. If you'd like to suggest an episode theme for the upcoming season, fill in the form on my website: https://abbywilson.ca/peaceful-piano-podca

Season Finale [28]

May 3rd, 2022 8m 55s

The last episode of the season, reflecting on some of the themes and ideas from previous episodes through peaceful improvisation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Sleep [27]

Apr 26th, 2022 9m 17s

Some quiet piano improvisation in honour of sleep. Or perhaps to help you sleep!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Limitations [26]

Apr 19th, 2022 6m 42s

Limiting the right hand to a single note, this episode creates gentle music within the limitation. The left hand picks up the slack to carry the improvisation forward.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Light [25]

Apr 12th, 2022 8m 22s

This episode celebrates the return of the light with spring time, staying in the upper half of the piano to hit higher, sparkling notes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Common Time [24]

Apr 5th, 2022 9m 29s

This episode improvises in Common Time to celebrate 4/4 (April 4th) where each measure has four beats of quarter notes. It's the most common time signature used in music. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Spring [23]

Mar 22nd, 2022 8m 44s

The spring equinox has passed and the days are growing longer and lighter. This episode explores the feeling of spring with piano improvisation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Ukraine [22]

Mar 15th, 2022 8m 52s

This episode shares the Ukraine National Anthem with a few gentle variations. There are many humanitarian organizations supporting refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. You can make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross's Ukraine Appeal here: htt

Peace [21]

Mar 8th, 2022 8m 6s

Reflecting on the theme of peace, this episode creates gentle music that flows from a sad minor melody into a more hopeful resolve.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Freeform [20]

Mar 1st, 2022 9m 24s

No theme to celebrate the 20th episode - just freeform gentle piano improvisation and it goes where it goes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations

Unity [19]

Feb 22nd, 2022 9m 15s

With the left hand and right hand playing in different keys, this episode explores the theme of unity and works towards a resolution.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peacefulpiano/donations