“Mindful Moments, Op. 6” – Solo Piano Improvisation The “Mindful Moments” series consists of shorter improvised interludes that I’ve recorded. I don’t always hit the record button with the intention of creating one of these. Sometimes, the melody comes and works its way around the piece and resolves beautifully in a shorter amount of time.... The post Mindful Moments, Opus 6 [Episode 258] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“The Darkness” – Solo Piano Instrumental Improvisation Today’s episode is called “The Darkness” – it’s in the key of G-minor and has more of a dark, tense vibe. These are musical reflections of how I often feel when my prayer is filled with more concern or when I feel that I’m in spiritual warfare through... The post The Darkness | Episode 256, March 23, 2021] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“Peace and Joy” – Piano Instrumental Music for Prayer, Meditation, Soaking Worship, Devotion, and Relaxation It’s refreshing to be back in the studio recording today. It’s been a while! I hope that you enjoy this instrumental improvisation. This episode includes some of the pads and synth sounds that I like to utilize from time to... The post Peace and Joy | Episode 254, March 2, 2021] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“Strength for the Weary” – Solo Piano Improvisation, Background Music for Prayer, Meditation, Soaking Worship, Intercession, Mindfulness, Studying, and Rest Today’s interlude is called “Strength for the Weary”. It’s a gentle improvisation in the key of G Major. This morning I chose to only use the grand piano for the recording. I love having the... The post Strength For The Weary [Episode 252, January 26, 2021] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

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“Calm the Soul” – Solo Piano Instrumental Music for Prayer, Meditation, Worship, Reflection, Relaxation Today is Saturday, January 16th. I don’t often record on Saturday mornings but I woke up with some tension in my spirit and felt this was one of the best ways to soothe my soul. I’ve had this tension in my... The post Calm The Soul [Episode 250, January 16, 2021] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“Morning Coffee” – Solo Piano Instrumental for Prayer, Meditation, Relaxation, and Rest I’m finally back in the studio and after a few months’ hiatus (again), I’m happy to be releasing a new piano interlude for my Worship Interludes Podcast. I called this one “Morning Coffee” – having my coffee in the morning with my quiet... The post Morning Coffee | Solo Piano Instrumental [Episode 269] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“Time to Listen” – Peaceful, Relaxing Solo Piano Music for Prayer, Meditation, Reflection, Relaxing Last night I was listening to an Atlanta Braves baseball game on the radio. In between innings there was a commercial which was a short devotion by a pastor. The short 30-second devotion reminded us that God often speaks in a... The post Time to Listen | Solo Piano Instrumental [Episode 268] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“At Peace” – Solo Piano Improvisation Background Music for Prayer, Meditation, Relaxation, Worship I decided to forego the pads and extra layers of sound this morning and just record the pure, simple piano. The Key of Eb is one of my favorite keys and is where I began. This morning was a sweet time of... The post At Peace | Solo Piano Instrumental [Episode 267] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more

“Shelter” – Solo Piano Instrumental Music for Prayer, Meditation, Relaxation, Mindfulness Psalm 91 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. I pray and recite it often as it’s a beautiful reminder of God’s protection for us. Our family recently had a terrifying experience that could have been really terrible. As it turned out,... The post Shelter | Piano Instrumental [Episode 247, December 3, 2020] appeared first on Fred McKinnon, Pianist, Composer ..read more