| About Brian Daw Music | Brian Daw, Ph.D. is an American pianist, composer, arranger, and recording artist whose elegant and expressive piano music has reached millions of listeners worldwide. His distinctive style combines lyrical melody, rich harmonies, and imaginative arrangements with a warmth and sensitivity that have become hallmarks of his recordings. Daw earned both his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in Music History from the University of Southern California. His extensive background as a musician, scholar, arranger, and educator provides the foundation for a musical career that now centers primarily on piano performance and recording. Over the past fifteen years, Daw has built an extensive catalog of solo piano recordings available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube, and other major streaming platforms, generating millions of streams and attracting listeners throughout the United States and around the world. Sacred and inspirational music holds a special place in his work. His arrangements of beloved hymns and spiritual songs are known for preserving the beauty and familiarity of the original melodies while surrounding them with expressive harmonies, countermelodies, and spontaneous musical ideas. His recordings are designed not simply to entertain, but to create an atmosphere of peace, reflection, and spiritual connection. Daw has performed in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and throughout East Texas, as well as internationally. Among his notable appearances are concerts at the Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center and the Rome Italy Temple Visitors’ Center. In 2026, Daw expanded his recording work through a collaboration with vocalist Ryan Humbert and recording engineer Justin Daw on the album In His Light. Released June 28, 2026, the album combines Daw’s expressive piano artistry with Humbert’s warm vocal interpretations in a collection centered on faith, hope, and devotion to Jesus Christ. Whether performing a cherished hymn, a traditional melody, or an original musical creation, Brian Daw approaches the piano as a means of communicating something beyond words. His continuing artistic purpose is simple: to create beautiful music that brings peace, strengthens faith, and lifts the human spirit through connection with the Holy Spirit and to promote the teachings of Jesus Christ. |
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