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That’s a Wrap is an easy jazzy solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on swing-style eighth notes, articulations, syncopation, and includes a jazzy teacher accompaniment.

Easy Does It! is an easy jazzy solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on easy syncopated patterns and swing-style eighth notes and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Easy Perfect Patterns is a collection of twelve fun and engaging pieces composed by Chrissy Ricker. Graded for late beginners, these pattern-based pieces will delight students of all ages!

Sync or Swim is an easy syncopated Latin-style solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on easy syncopated patterns and finger independence in both hands and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

“A” is for Ant is a jazzy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Easy Cool Cats, is a collection of twelve easy showcase solos composed by Chrissy Ricker. These jazzy solos represent a variety of genres and will appeal to late beginners and early intermediates of all ages!

Ready to Quest! features ten beginning level solos with teacher duets composed by Chrissy Ricker. This collection of video-game inspired pieces will delight students of all ages!

Cool Cat, is an easy minor-key showcase solo for late beginners with a teacher duet included. This duet by Chrissy Ricker is part of the “Ready to Rock” songbook.

Jazzy showcase solo version of When the Saints Go Marching In arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat jazz solo includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks for full-time fun for all ages!

I Plead the Fifth! is an easy showcase solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on shifting positions in parallel fifths with various articulations, and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

That’s a Wrap is an upbeat jazzy left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Struttin’ is a jazzy showcase solo for late beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Fired Up! Level Two method book.

Blues on the Bayou is an easy swing-style solo for late beginners from Jennifer Eklund’s Fired Up! method book series for older beginners. Includes a jazzy teacher duet part. Part of the Fired Up! Level Two method book.

Minor Details is an easy, swing-style solo, designed to reinforce proper phrasing, staccato, legato, and accenting techniques. It’s the “details” that make this showcase solo both fun and functional! Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.

Jammin’ Together features ten beginning level solos with contemporary teacher duets included. This collection includes pop and jazz stylings composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Mind the Gap! is an easy showcase solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on shifting positions in parallel fifths with various articulations, and includes a funky teacher accompaniment.

Lemonade Stand is a sassy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth note triplets. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Swing ’n’ Sway is an upbeat jazzy solo solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a fresh teacher duet part. This piece. part of the Rising Starz Volume 2 songbook, is a great way to introduce early beginners to the concept of swing-style, lilting eighth notes.