The Return

The Return is an easy pop ballad in lead sheet format that also includes structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

The Return is an easy pop-style showcase solo for late-beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This version is the one found in the ever-popular Spotlight Solos Volume 1 collection.

The Return is an easy contemporary lyrical pop tune composed by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

Breath of Fresh Air, composed by Heather Nanney, is a gentle lilting waltz with a pop-style sensibility that will appeal to early intermediates of all ages. Includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!

Heart on Fire is an easy and rewarding pop-style tune by Sarah Reaser O’Brien for late beginners. It’s loaded with impressive-sounding eighth notes in simple patterns and is supported by sophisticated harmony. It also serves as a fun sight-reading exercise for intermediates!

Windy Trees is a beautiful lyrical showcase piece for the elementary level student of any age, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. It also has an accompanying teacher duet part and lyrics which can be sung, as well as a play-along track for at-home duet practice.

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.

The Calm, from the Fired Up! Level Two method book, is a pattern-based easy lyrical solo for late beginners. A great opportunity to work on pedaling, easy position shifts, and left-hand crossovers. Includes a teacher accompaniment part.

Out of the Blue is an easy, minor-key lyrical solo that will delight late beginners of all ages. A great way to get beginners moving into different octaves and an easy introduction to syncopated rhythms. Composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

Make a Wish is an easy pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Provides fun reinforcement of the F major scale with a melodic quality that makes it an engaging recital piece.

Let Freedom Ring is an inspirational pop-style solo for early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Happy Place is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Its peaceful melody will delight students of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.

Dancing With My Shadow is a beautiful lyrical showcase piece for the early elementary level student of any age, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. It includes an accompanying teacher duet part and lyrics which can be sung, and play-along duet tracks for at-home practice.

Shooting Stars, is an easy lyrical solo for beginners with a lush teacher duet included. This easy showcase is part of Roadtrip: Space Odyssey with music and lyrics composed by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski.

Cut & Run is a lyrical pop-style ballad in F major ideal for late beginners of all ages. Great piece to work on lyrical phrasing and expressive playing. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.

Strolling is a lyrical solo for late beginners and is part of Spotlight Solos Volume 2. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

On My Way is an easy lyrical pop-style solo for beginners and late-beginners. Includes two versions allowing students to “level-up” and challenge themselves. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Reach for the Top is an easy pop music solo for late beginners of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.