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Literature



Mark Christopher Brandt



PIANIST COMPOSER IMPROVISOR EDUCATOR AUTHOR



A Year of favor



Sixteen Meditational Rosaries for More Fruitful Visits with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
Published October 2017





Mark’s first published book, contains 16 different meditations on the mysteries of the rosary for year round use either in personal or group recitation in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.


It was Mark’s hope to have the first publication of these reflections coincide with the 100 year anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. Ecclesiastical permission was granted in June 2017 and the first publication of this book occurred in October 2017.


This book, like the rosary, is not just for Catholics but for anyone and everyone interested in deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ by means of this beautiful, fruitful, ancient, Western way of meditation.


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His footsteps - your calvary



A Heroic but Practical Way of the Cross
Published October 2017





Mark’s second published work, was granted ecclesiastical permission at the same time as A Year of Favor. "His Footsteps" contains Mark’s personal reflections on the Stations of the Cross for deep meditation in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, as well as several shorter versions for making the traditional Way of the Cross using the stations in any church.


The book also includes two versions for children, which will prove invaluable for parents, as they introduce their children to this beautiful and ancient Lenten practice.


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One Hundred Our Fathers



A Simple Guide to Repairing Your Past
Published June 8, 2024





Mark's third book specifically reaches out to the hearts of those who have been abused in any way and the difficulties that arise in forgiving their abusers and themselves when they are, of course, not actually at fault.


Those who are trying to cope with past abuse have difficulty accepting that what they suffered as injustice is separate from the injustices that we are all responsible for with regard to our personal sin.


Mark gently guides the reader to move forward into heroic virtue, while making reparation for past sins and simultaneously learning mercy for all who have injured us and all whom we have injured.


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The Stations of the Cross



Thirty-Three Days for the Holy Souls
Published September 8, 2025





Mark’s fourth published work was released in September of 2025 in time for use during the month of holy souls. The 33 days referenced in the title are from October 31 to December 2.


This book has very pointed and specific meditations for a variety of pathological problems and their resulting sins. It will have you reflecting upon your own mortality and the need for personal conversion sooner than later.


As catholics we must not be merely content to accept purgatory as our reality in death. We should, on the contrary, be concerned not only for ourselves but for those who have gone before us. We can make a difference in our lives and those around us. We can pray and we can convert.


This book will sober you and focus you on what is truly important while you offer both spiritual and corporal works of mercy with this incredibly tangible and accessible way of the cross.


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From Death to New life



Meditations and Reflections on the Way of the Cross for the Church Suffering and the Church Militant. Published January 1, 2026





Mark's fifth book was prepared for the lenten season of 2026 and beyond. Like its predecessor, 33 Days for the Holy Souls, Mark again uses the Stations of the Cross to bring fresh insights in self knowledge, an important and mandatory aspect of a healthy spiritual life.


There are different stations for every day of the week along with two extra devotions that Mark was inspired to compose for the Crucified Savior and for Our Lady of Sorrows. Those can be found in the back of the book.


From Death to new Life is an inspiring way to participate in the lenten journey and it promises that new life will be waiting for those who truly enter into these prayers with the intentional goal of personal sanctification and repentance for past sins.


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Private Lessons


Mark Christopher Brandt has operated a successful private instruction studio, built solely on word-of-mouth advertising, since 1991. In 2011, he received the Virginia Governor's School Award for exemplary service and dedication to education. Many of Mark's students have achieved high honors and scholarships at both the high school and the collegiate level. Many have successful careers in the music industry as performers, educators, producers, and engineers.

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After his 1999/2000 New Year’s performance at the Cosmos Club in Washington D.C., Mark decided to step away from performing so that he could be close to his wife and to his children during their young years. During this break, he built one of the most reputable teaching studios on the East Coast, regularly placing students with scholarships into the top music colleges and universities in America. After his return to the world of performing and recording Mark’s studio and his reputation as an educator continued to flourish. To this day Mark teaches students from all over the country via zoom, FaceTime and even email. His private instruction studio has remained active and busy since he first opened his doors.


Many of Mark's first students have remained in contact with him over the years. Some of them began with him as children and they now have children of their own.



Mark's Theory



The true musical artist is comprised not simply of one personality but three:


The Improvisor/Composer, the Performer/Recording artist and the Permanent student/Educator.


If one of these is missing or derelict in any one artist, the art form of music suffers wherever that particular artist treads.

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Procrastination is the deadly enemy of the artist. There are one million well described reasons why you can not practice today. There is one reason alone why you will. You love it. If that love is not there then you are not an artist.


~ Mark Christopher Brandt



Mark's Theory VIdeos


If an artist truly recognizes the origin of his music, he has no need of human validation.He requires only a place to pray, to practice and to create and the trust to remain in that place with love, joy, and gratitude.


In due time, God opens the venues and brings forth the listeners to receive each artist that He has created.
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I believe that every inspiration, every good idea, every cool thought, every insight into theory, every beautiful piece of music, every great performance, every successful recording, all my gifts of soul and all my temporal goods to enable me to share these gifts with the world have been offered to me and placed in me by a loving, omnipotent, all powerful and Triune God.

While I may not state this in every video I place on YouTube or every piece of music I place on my website, I believe with all my heart and moreover, I know this to be true.

I also believe it to be true about each and every individual on the planet, whether we admit it, acknowledge it or accept it.

God is the Creator. I am the creature.

~ Mark Christopher Brandt


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As of 2024 Mark’s presence online is minimal by his own choice. In recent years he removed all of his social media accounts so that he could begin a new approach to his artistic career.


You can now hear all of his music for free on Spotify (and pandora). Mark continues to sell hard copies of his CD’s and downloads as well, but he remains uncommitted as to when he might perform in public again and in what musical configuration or outlet that might be. ​


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