Summertime Swingin’

Chillaxin’ is an easy, lazy-swing tune for late beginners of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. Great piece to work on left-hand independence and swing-style eighth notes. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.

Feelin’ Blue is a fun blues style tune that is a great way to introduce your students to 12-bar blues format, the blues, and swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Song for a Sunny Day, composed by Christina Mathis, will be a fun addition to your summer repertoire. You and your early intermediate students will enjoy playing this joyful, upbeat piece!

Super Spy Guy is a fun, minor-key piano solo for late beginners of all ages. Composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

Summertime Rag, composed by Jenny Walker, is an upbeat, bouncy ragtime solo for early intermediates.

Lucky, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a smooth jazzy solo for late beginners that serves as a great introduction to syncopated rhythms. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

Sailboats in the Bay is a restful lyrical solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.

Oh Snap! is an easy jazz style solo that incorporates finger snapping throughout. Ideal for late beginners of all ages. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

Summer Samba, is a whimsically carefree Latin-style solo for late beginners composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

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!

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.

Chain Reaction is an easy pattern-based 12-bar blues solo in F minor for early intermediates. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.

Easy Come, Easy Go is an easy ragtime-style jazz solo for late beginners that will reinforce syncopation and swing style eighths. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.

Hot Tot Dish is a delicious little jingle written for International Sheet Music Day 2019 by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski. This catchy solo for late beginners includes lyrics, a swinging backing track, and a delectable recipe for this tasty dish!

Top Cat Boogie, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast 1950s rock-style solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

Cruisin’ is a laid back jazz-waltz solo by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick. Ready for a lazy ride in a cool car? This is your ticket to ride!

Stella’s Stomp is an easy, fun boogie by British composer Joanne Griffiths. This piece introduces swing rhythm and blue notes, with a solid beat and confident octave changes.

Goofing Around, composed by Kevin Costley, is a jaunty showcase solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on different articulations and the gentle treatment of dissonant tone clusters.