The second in a trilogy of albums in the New Age contemporary instrumental genre, 'Serenity II' made the Billboard charts one week after its release in April 2018 and received Grammy nomination consideration later that year. All songs were composed and recorded exclusively on an extraordinary yet little-known American stringed instrument called The Chapman Stick. All tracks were recorded in one continuous take without the use of overdubs. Enjoy!

Serenity II - More Peaceful Music on The Chapman Stick

Songs from the album 'Serenity- Peaceful Music on The Chapman Stick' which consist of simple, peaceful, relaxing music performed on the extraordinary yet uncommon stringed instrument created by Emmett Chapman. 'Serenity' was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album of 2017 by One World Music Radio (United Kingdom) All tracks were written and produced in Sedona, Arizona. The cover represents the iconic Sedona landmark Bell Rock. The music was inspired by the book "Steps To Knowledge- The Book Of Inner Knowing" by Marshall Vian Summers.

The Four Pillars

Serenity II

The Presence

Shaman's Cave

Michael Kollwitz is a pioneer and prolific recording artist who plays the Chapman Stick®, a revolutionary instrument combining guitar, bass, keyboards, and percussion. He has had over 30 independent releases, with three albums charting in the Top 10 on Billboard's New Age Album charts. His music is played in spas, airlines, and over a thousand hospitals on The CARE Channel, and has received many awards and considerable international airplay. Carlos Santana praised Michael's music as having "a gift of the heart."

Serenity II - More Peaceful Music on The Chapman Stick

Michael Kollwitz - Solo Chapman Stick®