Circle of Friends, by Rick Robertson, is a two-volume collection containing a total of 24 character pieces for piano in each of the major and minor keys (minus enharmonic equivalents), in a manner similar to the Prelude sets by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and the like. The sequence as published is arranged in a rough order of difficulty, allowing for convenience in page turns here and there.

The title alludes as well to the familiar “Circle of Keys’. As for “friends”, each piece is dedicated to a close friend, colleague, or student. A few pieces in Volume One are at the early intermediate level, while Volume Two is solidly at the intermediate level with a steady trajectory of more demanding musical concepts.

Circle of Friends, by Rick Robertson, is a two-volume collection containing a total of 24 character pieces for piano in each of the major and minor keys (minus enharmonic equivalents), in a manner similar to the Prelude sets by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, and the like. The sequence as published is arranged in a rough order of difficulty, allowing for convenience in page turns here and there.

The title alludes as well to the familiar “Circle of Keys’. As for “friends”, each piece is dedicated to a close friend, colleague, or student. A few pieces in Volume One are at the early intermediate level, while Volume Two is solidly at the intermediate level with a steady trajectory of more demanding musical concepts.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This version has been transposed down a step to the key of G major.

Simple Serenity Volume Two is a collection of sixteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for late beginners and up to explore lyrical phrasing, rubato, and pedal work.

Spotlight Solos PLUS features 10 showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers. These solos are ideal for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Easy Backyard Bash is a collection of beginning-level piano solos with imaginative lyrics and engaging melodies for young students. Each piece is written “one note at a time,” encouraging confident reading while moving beyond fixed five-note positions and giving balanced practice to both hands. Students explore a variety of meters and rhythms, from simple to gently challenging, and optional teacher duets add rich harmonic textures and stylistic variety to make learning more musical and fun.

Teacher duets are included with purchase.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Kick-start your creativity with eight elegant solos for intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. Each solo includes an accompanying illustration created by Susan Hong. The soothing coloring activities allow the player to set a color palette for each piece to aid in interpreting the music.

Quiet Evening, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level lyrical solo for pianists of all ages. This melodic piece will make an effective recital selection or a piece for those moments alone at the piano. It can also be used in service playing.

Between Earth & Sky is a collection of easy natured-themed showcase solos composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This collection, which features a variety of genres, is ideal for late beginners and early intermediates.

Wintermezzo, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate-level lyrical solo. Its mood changes, as well as changes from minor to major, suggest a quiet calm and reassurance, and will make a good repertoire choice for expressive pianists of all ages.

Lyric Moments is a collection of thirteen lyrical pieces, composed by Rick Robertson, in different styles to give the performer experience in melodic shaping, tone color, and touch. Styles represented include Romantic lyricism, lush Impressionistic harmony, and even light jazz.

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Better Together Volume Two, is a collection of eight easy evenly-leveled duets composed by Chrissy Ricker. This songbook features a variety of styles and genres and is ideal for late beginners of all ages.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, stylishly arranged in the original key for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Level Up! features ten easy showcase solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series. Teacher duet parts and play-along tracks are available to amp up the fun factor! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Mission: X Volume Two is a method-style songbook for late beginners featuring three themed chapters: Atlantis, Supernatural, and Alter Ego. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest is a collection of video game inspired showcase solos, composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight late beginners of all ages in your studio! This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, stylishly arranged for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund. This version has been transposed down a step to the key of G major.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, stylishly arranged in the original key for intermediate piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Francisco Tárrega’s iconic Gran Vals, which also happens to include the iconic Nokia cell phone ringtone, arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

A modern lyrical spin on Anton Rubinstein’s Melody in F (Op 3., No. 1). This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for late intermediates and up.

Pathétique Reimaginé, is a modern lyrical spin on the second movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13. This abridged arrangement by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for intermediates.

Pathétique Reimaginé, is a modern lyrical spin on the second movement of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13. This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for late intermediates and up.

Arie di Figaro, features two iconic arias, “Contessa, perdono” and “Voi, che sapete,” from Mozart’s opera “The Marriage of Figaro.” This contemporary lyrical medley by Jennifer Eklund is ideal for intermediates and late intermediates.

An Artist’s Life, a classic Viennese waltz, composed by Johann Strauss II, arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Jennifer Eklund.

J.S. Bach’s iconic Badinerie, from the Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067, arranged in a peaceful lyrical setting by Jennifer Eklund.

Easy Christmas Classics is a collection of twelve holiday favorites arranged by Jennifer Eklund in a contemporary lyrical style for early intermediates. This book is ideal for students using Piano Pronto method books Movements 3 and 4 and for students with smaller hands who struggle to reach octaves in the left hand.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas, a holiday favorite, arranged in a peaceful lyrical setting for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

O Holy Night, a holiday favorite, arranged in a peaceful lyrical setting for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Jolly Old Jingle Bells, is a holiday medley for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund that combines “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas” and “Jingle Bells” in a modern lyrical setting. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Angels We Have Heard on High, reimagined in a modern lyrical style for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Gesú Bambino, arranged in a gentle lyrical style for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

O Christmas Tree, arranged in a pensive lyrical style for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella, arranged in a gentle lyrical style for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Joy to the World, a holiday favorite, arranged in a flowing lyrical setting for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the “Easy Christmas Classics” holiday songbook.

Wintermezzo, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate-level lyrical solo. Its mood changes, as well as changes from minor to major, suggest a quiet calm and reassurance, and will make a good repertoire choice for expressive pianists of all ages.

Quiet Evening, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level lyrical solo for pianists of all ages. This melodic piece will make an effective recital selection or a piece for those moments alone at the piano. It can also be used in service playing.

Easy Backyard Bash is a collection of beginning-level piano solos with imaginative lyrics and engaging melodies for young students. Each piece is written “one note at a time,” encouraging confident reading while moving beyond fixed five-note positions and giving balanced practice to both hands. Students explore a variety of meters and rhythms, from simple to gently challenging, and optional teacher duets add rich harmonic textures and stylistic variety to make learning more musical and fun.

Teacher duets are included with purchase.

Sarabande Romantique by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. Its rich harmonies and widely-spaced left-hand arpeggios make this solo an excellent “serious moment” for a recital.

Nocturne (“Un Soupir”) by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo. Its subtitle “Un soupir” suggests “a sigh”, and features a sighing C#-D-C# motive. Its lyrical beauty makes it a suitable recital or festival selection, and it provides an opportunity to work on melody and accompaniment in the same hand.

An Otherworld Called Sunflowerland is an intermediate-level minimalist solo by Stacy Fahrion. This piece provides many fun rhythmic challenges such as polymeters, two-against-three polyrhythms, and a section with changing meters. Much of the piece sparkles in Mixolydian mode, but the more haunting sections hint at Phrygian Dominant, with an additional flatted 2nd and 6th.

Living in Northern Minnesota, composer Debbie Center feels such conflicted emotions in October. October Mourn conveys the sense of awe when looking at breathtakingly beautiful autumn leaves, while mourning the passage of summer, saying goodbye to human and feathered snowbird friends, bracing for another long and harsh winter, and watching many local businesses close for the season. Playing this piece is cathartic for Debbie, and she hopes it will be for you, too.

March of the Three Mountain Kings, is a showcase holiday medley arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This solo for early intermediates is part of the “More Medley Magic” holiday songbook.

Für Emmanuel, is a showcase holiday medley arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This solo for early intermediates is part of the “More Medley Magic” holiday songbook.

Can-Can All The Way, is a showcase holiday medley arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This solo for early intermediates is part of the “More Medley Magic” holiday songbook.

Passacaglia for a King, is a showcase holiday medley arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This solo for early intermediates is part of the “More Medley Magic” holiday songbook.

A Yuletide Sonatina, is a joyful holiday medley arranged by Chrissy Ricker. This solo for early intermediates is part of the “More Medley Magic” holiday songbook.

All I Need is a peaceful lyrical solo composed by Chrisanne Nahum. This piece is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Joy to the World, arranged as a festive showcase piano solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas for intermediates. This piece is part of the “Tidings of Joy: Volume Two” holiday songbook.

Deck the Halls, arranged as a festive showcase piano solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas for intermediates. This piece is part of the “Tidings of Joy: Volume Two” holiday songbook.

More Medley Magic, features ten medleys of popular Classical melodies and holiday favorites. These arrangements, by Chrissy Ricker, are ideal for late beginners and early intermediates.

Sing We Now of Christmas, arranged as a lyrical piano solo by Lisa Donovan Lukas for intermediates. This piece is part of the “Tidings of Joy: Volume One” holiday songbook.

Ring, Little Bell, Ring (Kling, Glöckchen, Kling!), arranged by Rick Robertson as an intermediate level showcase holiday solo. This little-known German carol, composed by Benedikt Wiedmann, makes an effective performance piece with hand-crossings creating simple bell effects, and a verse written in two-part counterpoint.

Simple Serenity Volume Two is a collection of sixteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for late beginners and up to explore lyrical phrasing, rubato, and pedal work.

Do you have students who love to play fast and are always wondering just how high the metronome can go? This is the collection for them! Full Speed Ahead features fourteen fast and flashy showcase solos for late beginners and early intermediates. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Simple Serenity is a collection of fifteen easy lyrical solos composed by Jennifer Eklund. These calming pieces offer a great opportunity for beginners and late beginners to explore lyrical playing, rubato, octave shifts, and pedal work.

Level Up! features ten easy showcase solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series. Play-along tracks are available to amp up the fun factor! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Level Up! features ten easy showcase solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series. Teacher duet parts and play-along tracks are available to amp up the fun factor! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Sounds of the Spirit features classic sacred melodies arranged in a contemporary lyrical style by Jennifer Eklund. In this collection you’ll find classical melodies intertwined with timeless hymns, and two original compositions, all of which are ideal for church services or casual enjoyment.

Broken arm? No problem! Stage Left Volume 2 features 18 engaging left-handed solos with contemporary teacher duets included. This volume is also great for beginners who need more practice with bass clef reading and independent left hand dexterity work. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

To feed students’ cravings for playing in minor keys, Minor Marvels features twelve showcase-style piano solos, four solos with optional teacher duet parts, and two duets. These selections are ideal for late beginners through early intermediates and will gloomily gleam at a Halloween recital or whenever a minor mood strikes!

Sacred Spotlight features fourteen classic sacred melodies arranged elegantly for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. These pieces are sure to bring comfort and joy to pianists of all ages. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Ready for more pizazz for your beginning level students? Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 features 14 easy solos that explore a variety of genres and tonal centers and all include contemporary teacher duet parts. These engaging showcase style solos help to solidify reading skills, proper phrasing technique, and will surely be a hit at your next recital!

Kick-start your creativity with eight elegant solos for intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. Each solo includes an accompanying illustration created by Susan Hong. The soothing coloring activities allow the player to set a color palette for each piece to aid in interpreting the music.

Pronto Pizazz: Rising Starz Volume 2 features twelve multi-key solos for early primer level students. Flexible songs can be taught by note, rote, or number. All twelve selections include lush, contemporary teacher duet parts that will be a hit at your next recital!

Stage Left is a book of 17 beginning level, multi-key solos written for left-hand only featuring familiar melodies that have been refreshed with modern rhythms and free backing tracks. Great exercises for strengthening bass clef reading, left-hand dexterity, and exploring transposition. This new second edition now contains teacher duet parts for each piece.

Need music for a wedding, a party, church offertory, or any occasion where beautiful background music is a necessity? This is your new go-to gig book! Let There be Music features 45 performance-ready pieces by Jennifer Eklund that will suit any occasion. Selections include classical favorites, contemporary lyrical pieces, and sacred works. Available as a convenient eBook so you can stop lugging music books around.

Easy Spotlight Solos features 10 showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers. These solos are ideal for late beginners of all ages and make great performance pieces for recitals and other events! This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Spotlight Solos PLUS features 10 showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers. These solos are ideal for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages. This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Pronto Pizazz: Rising Starz features 10 multi-key solos for early primer level students. Flexible songs can be taught by note, rote, or number. All ten selections include lush, contemporary teacher duet parts.

Impressions is a suite of contemporary lyrical solos by Jennifer Eklund that will be a hit with intermediates of all ages.

Level Up! Holiday Classics Remix Edition features timeless holiday favorites reimagined and remixed in a pop-style and presented at three different levels to accommodate late beginner through early intermediate students.

The Moonlight Sonata mega-pack includes six piano solo arrangements of this Beethoven classic by Jennifer Eklund and spans a variety of levels from beginning through advanced levels.

The Clair de lune mega-pack includes six piano solo arrangements of this Debussy classic by Jennifer Eklund and spans a variety of levels from late beginner through advanced levels.

The Canon in D mega-pack includes four solo arrangements by Jennifer Eklund and an easy evenly-leveled duet of this Pachelbel classic.

A modern mellow spin on the third movement of the Spring concerto from Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This multi-level pack includes four different versions (late beginner through advanced) and provides ample opportunity for developing pianists to work on lyrical artistry and interpretation.

The Zum Gali Gali mega-pack includes a plethora of solos and activities for beginners of all ages. This pack includes five solo versions for primers through late beginners, a piano trio for beginners, and a set of transposition worksheets. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

Zum Gali Gali, a traditional Israeli folk tune, presented in four different versions, appropriate for primers through late beginners. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Note: If you are interested in even more versions of this piece consider the Zum Gali Gali Mega Pack that features five solo versions, a trio for beginners, and transposition worksheets.

Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Waltz of the Flowers from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

The March of the Toys from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

A miniature version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, presented in three versions, appropriate for late beginners through early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund.

Level Up! The Nutcracker Edition features favorites from Tchaikovsky’s iconic Nutcracker ballet, presented at three different levels to accommodate late beginner through early intermediate students.

Level Up! Spooktacular Halloween Edition features ten easy spooky solos presented at three different levels to accommodate students using Piano Pronto beginning level method books like, Prelude, Movement 1, and the Fired Up! series.

O Holy Night, arranged as an easy multi-level solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Holiday Classics: Volume 2 songbook.

Joy to the World, arranged as an easy multi-level solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Holiday Classics: Volume 2 songbook.

The First Noel, arranged as an easy multi-level solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Holiday Classics: Volume 2 songbook.

Ukrainian Bell Carol (Carol of the Bells), arranged as an easy multi-level solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Holiday Classics: Volume 2 songbook.

Hall of Mirrors is an upbeat showcase trio by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.

The Name Game is a clever showcase piece composed by Kris Skaletski based on Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony theme. This flexible piece can be used as a piano solo, duet, or trio and is part of the Are You Game? songbook.

The Guardian is an epic super-hero themed trio composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of separate parts and a full conductor’s score. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

End Game, a perennial favorite, arranged as a trio for six hands, on one piano by Jennifer Eklund. This selection is ideal for late beginners of all ages and includes a full conductor’s score and the three separate student parts. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Get in the Game is a fun and engaging showcase piece composed by Kris Skaletski. This flexible piece can be used as a piano solo, duet, or trio and is part of the Are You Game? songbook.

Three O’Clock Rock is an upbeat trio for six hands, on one piano by Jennifer Eklund. This rockin’ selection is ideal for late beginners of all ages. Includes a full conductor’s score and the three student parts separately. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Off the Hook is a flamboyant, rhythmically driven trio for six hands and one piano by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. This showcase ensemble work will be a hit with intermediates of any age and will blow the roof off at your next recital!

Trick or Treat Trio is an easy, evenly-leveled trio for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year when a spooky mood strikes! Includes separated parts and a full conductor’s stacked score for convenience.

Fired Up! is a minor-key trio for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This fast and flashy ensemble piece serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Shapeshifter is a fast and flashy minor-key trio, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for early intermediates and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Merrily We Groove Along is an evenly-leveled jazzy trio for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This is a fun spin on a familiar melody and serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing, swing-style eighth notes, and syncopation. This trio will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Lemonade Stand is a minor-key sassy trio for beginners featuring music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski. This ensemble piece serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.

Puppy Dog Romp, a sequel to Top Dog Boogie is an upbeat swinging trio for early intermediates, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This product includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.

Mambo à la Mozart is a showstopper evenly-leveled trio for early intermediates and up based on Mozart’s iconic theme from Symphony No. 40 in G minor. This arrangement by Jennifer Eklund includes both a stacked score and separated parts.

Funeral March for a Jack-o-Lantern is an easy, evenly-leveled trio for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year when a spooky mood strikes! Includes separated parts and a full conductor’s stacked score for convenience.

Get That Train! is an upbeat swinging trio for early intermediates composed by Jenny Walker. Includes a full conductor’s score and parts for each player to practice separately.

Midnight Bells Are Ringing, is a spooky spin on “Frère Jacques” arranged as an easy minor-key trio for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Perfect for Halloween or any time of the year when a spooky mood strikes! Includes separated parts and a full conductor’s stacked score for convenience.

City of Light is an upbeat lyrical trio, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This selection is ideal for late beginners and includes a set of parts and a full conductor’s score.