Piano Pronto®: Prelude

Prelude Student Super Pack includes a copy of the Prelude student book, Prelude Power Pages, and the Super Soundtrack Play-Along tracks in physical double CD format. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

Prelude Teacher Super Pack includes a copy of the Prelude student book, Prelude Teacher Duets, and the Super Soundtrack Play-Along tracks in physical double CD format. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

Finally, a method designed for older beginners, especially teens and adults who are ready for a modern, accelerated approach to learning the piano. Fired Up! teaches on-staff, directional reading in multiple key centers from day one!

Twenty-one memorable melodies, in a variety of styles and genres, cover basic theory and introduce efficient practice strategies. Start making beautiful music today with a method that focuses on technique, artistry, interpretation, and pedaling right from the beginning. Add on the Super Soundtrack which includes orchestrated play-along tracks and piano duet tracks to make practicing fun and effective!

Under the ‘C’ is an engaging collection of bass clef rote pieces that are approachable for all learners, with titles and lyrics inspired by the deep sea and its creatures. These pattern-based pieces are well-suited for developing technique, establishing an inner pulse, and supporting on-staff reading while building skill and confidence. Music and lesson plans by Kris Skaletski with teacher duets composed by Jennifer Eklund. Super Soundtrack includes orchestrated backing tracks and teacher duet parts with and without the student part.

The Piano Pronto Preview Pack includes fifteen pieces in this course, with teacher duets, drawn from Piano Pronto: Keyboard Kickoff, Piano Pronto: Prelude, and Pronto Pizazz Volume 1. Written theory worksheets, drawn from both the method books and correlating Power Pages books are also included.

This book has many applications and is intended as a quick-start course for beginners of all ages. After completing this short course, teachers can place students in the appropriate level of books in the Piano Pronto method books or the Fired Up! series. The course is great for use in summer camps, group courses that have a limited time basis, or as an assessment tool for new transfer students. At the end of this volume, method and supplement book recommendations are offered.

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.

Pronto Pizazz Volume 1 includes 16 recital-ready fun solos for beginners of all ages. Each piece includes a fun, engaging teacher duet part. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Interlude features thirty familiar solos from Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, and Pronto Pizazz Volume 1, transposed to the keys of G and F major, and adjusted to include more independent work between the hands. The pieces, which include teacher duets, can be used to challenge early beginners, as a lateral move for students who need reading reinforcement, or for transfer students who need a refresher of basic concepts before starting Movement 1.

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.

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.

Are you fired up and ready for more fun at the piano? Fired Up! Level Two is designed for teen and adult beginners who have completed the first level of the series or for students transitioning from another late-beginner book.

This volume features twenty-two memorable melodies in various styles and continues to cover music fundamentals with an increased focus on musicality and developing efficient practice strategies. Start making beautiful music today with a method that focuses on technique, artistry, and interpretation. Add on the Super Soundtrack which includes orchestrated play-along tracks and piano duet tracks to make practicing fun and effective!

Piano Pronto Movement 1 is a beginning level piano lesson book for beginners of all ages who have completed the Piano Pronto Prelude book.

Keyboard Kickoff is the first primer level book in the Piano Pronto method book series. 35 fun and motivating songs perfect for beginners of any age with no prior musical experience.

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!

One and Done is an easy upbeat solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on staccato technique and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Roadtrip! To the Lake is a primer level method book for very early beginners ages 4 and up. The multi-key approach offers eighteen songs that are easily taught by note, rote, or number allowing student to master basic music fundamentals while creating a musical memory book that becomes a keepsake item to commemorate their maiden voyage into piano lessons.

Little Green Goblin, is an upbeat minor-key showcase solo for beginners. This piece is part of the First Halloween Solos songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes an optional teacher duet part.

Six Degrees of Separation is an easy minor-key solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on working in a 6/8 time signature, finger independence, accidentals, and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.