Etude in A minor

Antipodal Etude, is a syncopated solo written for the late-beginner classical guitarist by Amy Hite.

Waltz in E minor, composed by Amy Hite, is a fun waltz for the beginning classical guitarist used to teach the m a chord combination with a beautiful bass melody.

Andante con moto, composed by Amy Hite, is a solo for early-beginner classical guitarists. This gem explores higher notes on the fretboard in an easily-accessible way and is fun to play!

Jingle Bells, a perennial holiday favorite, arranged by Amy Hite for easy classical guitar. This piece is part of the Easy Christmas Music for Beginner Guitar songbook and includes standard notation, tablature, and chord symbols. This is a short version with the chorus only.

Paper Airplane by Sara Tomlinson is an expressive and flowing piece at the late intermediate level. Students will find the chromatic scales and left-hand crossovers fun and impressive. Suitable for students for intermediates of all ages.

Moonlight Nocturne is a haunting intermediate lyrical solo composed by Lisa Shoemaker. This elegant work is ideal for students who love to play with passion and a touch of drama!

Redundant Rondo, composed by Barbara Becker, is a delightful showcase solo, full of elegant harmonies, that will delight early intermediates of all ages.

Sonatine Francaise is an elegant multi-movement classical work composed by Barbara Becker. This piece is full of evocative, lush harmonies in a French style, and is appropriate for intermediates of all ages.

Music Theory for Guitar: Level Two is the second entry in a comprehensive series of music theory workbooks for guitarists in which Amy Hite draws from her experience teaching the guitar and leading the Guitar Syllabus Committee with the Music Teachers’ Association of California, where she built an extensive guitar curriculum from the ground-up that included eleven graded levels of music theory.

This volume includes the following topics: all notes up to the fifth fret, including naturals, sharps, and flats, on the fretboard and the music staff, whole steps and half steps, major and minor key signatures up to four sharps and one flat, major, natural minor, and harmonic minor scales with key signatures up to four sharps and one flat, major and perfect intervals, rhythms, time signatures and counting, the fundamentals of triads and chord construction, music symbols and terminology, authentic and half cadences, and music analysis applying all aspects of theory to a real piece of music!

These Are Odd Times, by Stacy Fahrion, is a whimsically macabre collection of solos composed in odd meters. Rife with less common meters, shifting time signatures, and intricate contrapuntal textures, this collection provides a rewarding challenge for late-intermediate and advanced pianists.

Sonic Bouquet is collection of lyrically expressive piano solos for the budding intermediates through late advanced pianist. Each piece was written as a musical interpretation of a specific flower and encapsulates my love for music ranging from jazz, classical, and film music. I sincerely hope you enjoy learning and growing, playing these works. - Travis Lohmann

La Luna Canta, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. The melody, supported by a triplet figuration, suggests another famous “moon” piece and the Schubert Impromptu in G-flat, and both inspired this piece. It is an effective recital selection, and could be used in wedding preludes or even as a church offertory.

Make Your Move is a fast showcase solo in A minor for late beginners of all ages. Ideal piece for reinforcing staccato and legato phrasing and easy hand shifts. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.

To the Sea, composed by Jenny Walker, is an evocative tone poem for piano solo, depicting morning mist, sea life (birds, crabs, seals), and gannets leading us to the majesty of the open sea. A beautiful piece for all maturing pianists of all ages at the late-intermediate level and beyond.

Flute Song, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level lyrical solo. This is similar to his “Intermezzos,” but shorter and less difficult. It is inspired by the flute playing of a classmate from his college years, one who he accompanied frequently. This piece is very useful as a short lyrical piece for a recital, festival, worship service, or even a wedding ceremony,

Waltz for a Six-Legged Octopus by Stacy Fahrion begins whirling gently in 6/8 time, but the real hexapus waltzing starts when the piece shifts to 9/8. This waltz, ideal for intermediates, is for anyone who has ever felt like they’re missing something that everyone else has.

Scenes from the Theatre, composed by Barbara Becker, is an elegant suite of character pieces for late intermediate pianists that spans a wide variety of genres and will showcase the artistic skills of developing artists.

I Saw Three Ships (Come Sailing In), a joyful holiday favorite, arranged by Amy Hite for easy classical guitar. This piece is part of the Christmas Music for Easy Classical Guitar songbook and includes both standard notation and tablature.