Minor Details is an easy, swing-style solo, designed to reinforce proper phrasing, staccato, legato, and accenting techniques. It’s the “details” that make this showcase solo both fun and functional! Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Acrobats in the Spotlight is a flowing evenly-leveled duet for late beginners composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.
Riding the Wave is an easy rock-style solo for late elementary and early intermediate students composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien. They will enjoy the easy mastery of the recurring bass pattern and have fun with the difficult-sounding eighth-note passages in the right hand. Great for students currently working late in the Piano Pronto Prelude method book or early in Piano Pronto Movement 1.
The Getaway! is a lively, pop-style showcase solo by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners of all ages. This is the title track from Frederick’s choose-your-own-adventure style songbook of the same title.
Song for a Friend is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This gentle, rhythmic piece is ideal for recitals and provides reinforcement for developing internal rhythm and reading treble notes in G position.
Enchanted is a mysterious solo for late beginners by Ava Heckmann who is a student of Karen Hunter. Students of all ages will enjoy this minor-key, eerie-sounding showcase solo.
Catch Me if You Can is an upbeat, minor-key solo for late-beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
Strolling is an easy lyrical solo for beginning/late-beginning violinists of all ages. Includes a lush teacher accompaniment making this a great piece for recitals or other performance opportunities.
End Game is a fast & flashy showcase solo ideal for late beginners of any age. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.
No Limits is a fast and flashy showcase solo that is sure to be a hit with students of all ages in your studio. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.
Home Run is a fast and flashy showcase solo for students of all ages at the late beginning level. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Someday is an easy lyrical pop solo ideal for late beginners of all ages that is great for recitals. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.
Shadowfall is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for late beginners of all ages. This pattern-based solo, easily taught by rote or note, will be a hit at your next recital! Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.
Sky’s the Limit is an easy, lyrical pop solo for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Epic is a driving, rock-style solo by Chrissy Ricker for late beginners to early intermediates. This high-energy piece introduces students to elements of harmony, rhythm, and form commonly found in rock music.
Labyrinth, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level showcase solo. It has student appeal, and is suitable for recital or festival.
Cloudy Day, composed by Rick Robertson is a wistful, elegant solo ideal for late-elementary through early intermediate pianists of all ages.
Opening Day, composed by Ron Levy, is an uplifting easy showcase solo ideal for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages!
No Limits is a fast and flashy duet for two early intermediates. Full of driving, syncopated rhythms this duet is sure to be a hit at your next recital! Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Springtime Boogie is a playful spin on the “Allegro” from Vivaldi’s Spring Concerto. This fun and flashy arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be enjoyed by early intermediates of all ages!
Ludwig’s Groove is a playful spin on the Victory Theme from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C minor. This rockin’ arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be sure to delight early intermediates of all ages!
Boppin’ on the Boardwalk is a playful spin on “Minuet in G” from the The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. This fun and flashy arrangement by Chrissy Ricker will be sure to delight early intermediates of all ages!
Stealth Mode is a minor-key showcase solo for early intermediates composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece provides a great opportunity for students to work on playing a steady baseline and reading in the bass clef for both hands.
Moonsong is a dark, contemporary lyrical solo by Chrissy Ricker, perfect for encouraging expressive playing in early intermediates of all ages.