Summer Breeze

Summer Samba, is a whimsically carefree Latin-style solo for late beginners composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

Boston Lettuce is a bossa nova style solo composed by Ron Levy. This piece is a great introduction to Latin-style rhythms and well suited for early intermediates of all ages. Make sure to check out the lecture-demo video included in this listing. This solo is part of the Jazz Salad songbook.

Lazy Afternoon by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate-level lyrical solo. The flowing style and ease will appeal to pianists of all ages.

Viva Mexico, composed by Barbara Becker, is a suite of showcase solos for early intermediates and up. These delightful pieces, full of character and lush harmonies will brighten your next recital or festival performance!

Tappin’ Tango by Jane Tate is an intermediate showcase solo which will have your student ready to dance their fingers on the keyboard! This would be a great addition to a recital or performance.

Midsummer Days, composed by Gary Johnston, is a light and airy lyrical solo for early intermediates and up. This piece offers a great opportunity to work on syncopated rhythms and lyrical phrasing.

Summer Evening, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level solo in a light-jazz lyrical style. It is highly patterned, easily learned, and makes an excellent performance choice.

Harvest Tango, composed by Gary Johnston, is a mysterious and fun dance for early intermediates using the iconic tango rhythm in a minor key. To be danced under the Harvest moon!

Tropical Breeze is an intermediate level Latin style piano solo that is part of the Dog Days Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

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.

Christmas Classics Volume 1 is a collection of traditional holiday classics arranged in a contemporary lyrical style ideal for intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Angels We Have Heard on High arranged in a lyrical contemporary style for intermediates. Part of Christmas Classics Volume 1 songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Harvest March, composed by Gary Johnston, is a bright Sousa-style march celebrating the last days of autumn and the cold winter days to come.

Driftwood Beach, composed by Rick Robertson, is an ambient solo with a mature sound. Long pedal effects add to the atmospheric nature of the piece.

Once Upon a Time is a whimsically macabre solo composed by Stacy Fahrion that is part of the songbook of the same title. This eerie showcase piece is ideal for early intermediates and beyond.

Roker Park Rag is a jaunty, early intermediate piano solo by British composer Joanne Griffiths. It is a fun character piece with chromaticism, staccato octave jumps, and lots of opportunity for comedic expression.

Contentment, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo for early intermediates with a mature sound. Long pedal effects add to the atmosphere.

Ready to dance? Salsalise is a latin-style rendition of Beethoven’s Fur Elise arranged for early intermediates of all ages. Includes a free backing track in both Mp3 and MIDI format. Ole!