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Is it a golf club? Is it a light? A head and a stem, we’ll soon get this right. The quarter note takes center stage in this rhyming tale of the note that gets one beat. Also, remember your manners: always say “please!”

With a head and a stem, the half note really is neat. It gets beats of two and clapping it’s a treat. Don’t forget your manners: always say “thank you!”

Mozart and Beethoven make an appearance in this story. Clap it, count it, and you’ll soon see, the dotted-half note gets counts of three. Remember your manners too. Ex-cuse me!

It’s not a ball or a bubble in the sky, but it has a head and no stem, oh my! The whole note takes the stage in this rhyming tale of the note that gets four beats. Remember your manners, and always say “you are wel-come!”

Piano Playground is a fun collection of rote pieces that are approachable for all learners, with titles and lyrics that inspire play at the piano. 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 available and includes orchestrated backing tracks with two tempo options and duet recordings.

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.

Scenic Route is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages. Composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Scenic Route is a contemporary lyrical solo ideal for intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Shades of You songbook.

To a Wild Rose, from Edward MacDowell’s Woodland Sketches, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece of part of the Piano Pronto Movement 4 method book.

Stormy C’s is an easy and engaging bass clef solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This minor-key solo can be taught by rote and is part of the Under the C songbook.

Make Waves is a fun and engaging bass clef solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski that focuses on glissandos. This solo can be taught by rote and is part of the Under the C songbook.

Great Whites is an easy and engaging bass clef solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski that focuses on playing open fifths. This solo can be taught by rote and is part of the Under the C songbook.

Blowfish Boogie is a fun romping bass clef solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This rockin’ solo can be taught by rote and is part of the Under the C songbook.

Slide Down is a fun and engaging solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This solo can be taught by rote and focuses on playing a C major scale and a glissando. This piece is part of the Piano Playground songbook.

Jungle Gym Journey is a fun and engaging solo with teacher duet by Kris Skaletski. This solo can be taught by rote and focuses on counting a measure of rests and then playing a pentascale in five-finger position. This piece is part of the Piano Playground songbook.

Japanese Rose, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant easy lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages.

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming arranged in a contemporary lyrical setting by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This holiday selection is ideal for intermediates of all ages.

Christmas Rose is a contemporary holiday medley for advanced players that combines Be Thou My Vision and Lo How a Rose E’er Blooming. This arrangement by Rebekah Trevelise will make for an impressive holiday recital piece or church offertory selection!

Piano Pronto Movement 4 is a piano lesson book for early intermediates of all ages featuring fun and motivating pieces that keep students progressing-Pronto!

NOTE: New edition (digital and hardcopy) in circulation as of January 10, 2022, with small layout and engraving changes only. Some page numbers have changed compared to previous edition.

KiddyKeys Complete Curriculum package offers our fullest complement of teaching materials to get you up and running as a KiddyKeys teacher. Includes KiddyKeys Level One, Level Two, KiddyKeys & Company lessons plans plus a full toolbox of teaching resources. Lessons can be a fast-paced and full 30 minutes or a more easy-going 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 2.5 to 5.

Storybooks are highly recommended and available as an additional purchase.

KiddyKeys & Company is the ideal precursor to KiddyKeys and the perfect introduction to music and movement, with the option of including piano and theory concepts as desired. Suggested for ages 1.5 to 3 with optional adult participation. This curriculum pack includes audio tracks with vocals and teacher resources to make your lesson preparation a breeze while building a solid foundation for your youngest students.

Storybooks are highly recommended and available as an additional purchase.

Ready to wrap up your planning in one easy step? These 30 lesson plans, accompanying worksheets, activity sheets, audio tracks with vocals and more, will make lesson preparation a breeze! Lessons can be a fast-paced and full 30 minutes or a more easy-going 45 minutes. Coursework recommended for ages 2.5 to 5.

Storybooks are highly recommended and available as an additional purchase.

KiddyKeys Level Two Curriculum is the ideal follow-up curriculum to ramp up your student’s learning trajectory with more challenging concepts. These 30 lesson plans, accompanying worksheets, and audio tracks will make your lesson preparation a breeze while building a solid foundation for your youngest students. Lessons can be a fast-paced and full 30 minutes or a more easy-going 45 minutes. Recommended for ages 2.5 to 5.

Storybooks are highly recommended and available as an additional purchase.

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.