PIANO FOR THE SOUL
Creating music that brings healing, stillness, and gentle beauty into the world. My work is rooted in hope, faith, and love—qualities that I believe have the power to transform not only how we feel, but how we live and connect with each other.
Each piece I compose is a quiet offering. Whether you’re here for peace, meditation, emotional release, spiritual reflection, or simply to rest, I hope the music meets you where you are. My intention is never to perform, but to serve—to hold space through sound, so you can breathe more deeply, feel more fully, and return to your center.
A Lifelong Journey with Music
I began playing the piano at the age of five. Music became my first language—the way I processed emotions too big for words. By thirteen, I was composing my own pieces, drawn instinctively toward melodies that soothed the heart and opened the spirit.
Over time, music became a kind of prayer for me—an inward path toward stillness, connection, and understanding. It taught me how to listen deeply, not only to sound, but to silence. Not only to others, but to life itself. This channel is a continuation of that path—a space where I share what I’ve learned, not through explanation, but through sound.
Healing Through Sound
My performances often blend classical and improvisational piano with Reiki energy. I’ve found that when music is shared with intention, it can become much more than entertainment—it can be medicine. Whether playing live at intimate gatherings, in sacred settings, or at larger venues such as the Paramount Theatre, I aim to create a peaceful and restorative atmosphere. The music I offer isn’t meant to impress, but to invite—a soft invitation to return to the present moment, to breathe, to let go.
Over the years, I’ve released nine albums of original piano compositions. Each one represents a chapter in a journey—both personal and universal. The music reflects my own healing, joys, and griefs, and it’s offered in the hope that it might accompany others on their own paths.
Albums
Here is a list of my published works:
- Mother Earth Vol. 1 (2003) – A tribute to nature and the sacred feminine; grounded in simplicity and reverence.
- Father-Sky Vol. 2 (2005) – Uplifting, spacious melodies inspired by the expansive energy of the heavens.
- Nation of the Stars Vol. 3 (2007) – A cosmic journey of sound, inviting reflection on unity, mystery, and light.
- LUV Vol. 4 (2013) – A collection born from a deep heart-space, exploring themes of compassion, vulnerability, and soul connection.
- Mirror of Souls Vol. 5 (2017) – A meditative reflection on the shared experience of being human—grief, joy, loss, healing.
- Semper Fidelis – Relaxation Meditation (2022) – Music for mindfulness, stress relief, and inner alignment.
- Semper Fidelis – Relaxation et Méditation (2022) – The French version of the previous album, created to reach a wider healing community.
- Beatitudo Hymn (2024) – A contemplative offering inspired by the beatitudes and the search for inner peace.
Each of these albums carries a unique emotional imprint, yet they are all united by a common thread: the desire to bring ease, peace, and spiritual presence into the world through music.
Music at the Threshold
In recent years, I’ve had the honor of serving as a certified musical companion in hospice care. This sacred work has shown me—more clearly than anything else—the deep and quiet power of music. When words no longer suffice, when pain is too great or transitions draw near, music can still reach the heart. It can bring comfort where comfort seems impossible. It can awaken memories, tears, calmness, or even joy. It can help people feel less alone.
To sit at the bedside of someone who is nearing the end of life and offer a single melody is one of the greatest privileges of my journey. It’s humbling and profoundly moving, and it reminds me again and again that music—when shared with compassion and sincerity—is a true gift of presence.
A Legacy of Sound and Spirit
My musical roots run deep. I owe much of my inspiration and early training to my beloved grandmother, Jano, who introduced me to the expressive beauty of Latin and classical music. Her spirit lives on in every note I play. The grace, emotion, and rhythmic vitality of Latin music have always spoken to me, and they continue to influence my compositions today—often subtly, sometimes overtly.
Though classically trained, I find myself drawn to the quiet in-between spaces—between form and freedom, between known and unknown. Much of what you’ll hear on this channel is improvisational, flowing from the heart in the moment. I allow the music to reveal itself, without forcing or editing, trusting that what comes is what is needed.
An Invitation
If you’re here, I believe it’s for a reason. Maybe you’re seeking peace, grounding, or a space to just be. Maybe you’re grieving, healing, or simply in need of beauty without expectation. Whatever brought you, I welcome you with open arms.
This website is a place of refuge. No pressure, no pretense—just music to accompany you wherever you are in life. I invite you to listen, reflect, rest, and return as often as you like.
You can use the music for meditation, prayer, yoga, journaling, sleeping, creative work, or simply as a gentle background to your day. My hope is that it brings a little more grace into your world.
Connect
Thank you for being here. Truly. If the music speaks to you, I’d be honored if you subscribed, left a comment, or shared it with someone who might need it. Your presence here means more than you know.
With love and gratitude,
MariDo
Piano for the Soul