Unbreakable is an easy multi-level lyrical solo for beginners presented in three different versions to accommodate students using Piano Pronto Keyboard Kickoff, Prelude, Movement 1 or the Fired Up! series. This piece of part of the Level Up! songbook by Jennifer Eklund and includes orchestrated play-along tracks in Mp3 format.
Celtic Dreams is a fast, lyrical solo in the key of A Minor for beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Motivating teacher duet and Celtic pop-style backing track included to amp up the fun factor!
Kitty Waltz, from the Piano Pronto Prelude method book is a graceful waltz for beginners of all ages. A great way to reinforce 3/4 time and introduce legato and sharp signs. Teacher duet part included.
The Last Unicorn is an easy lyrical waltz with teacher duet composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece is part of the Ready to Quest songbook.
Piece of My Heart, composed by Jane Tate, is a lyrical duet perfect for beginners of any age. It can be taught by finger numbers, rote, or traditional note reading.
Mrs. Flynn is a lovely contemplative solo for beginners that serves as an excellent introduction to cross-hand playing and steady eighth notes. This piece by Joanne Griffiths is part of her songbook entitled “Meet the Pilburys.”
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.
Scarborough Fair arranged as an easy solo with a haunting teacher duet part. Ideal for beginners and late beginners of all ages. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Believe It or Not is an easy contemporary lyrical solo ideal for late beginners of all ages. This uplifting solo is a great introduction to syncopation and appropriate for many performance occasions. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Nightscape is an easy, minor-key, lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages. This showcase piece serves as a great introduction to legato and expressive phrasing techniques. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Keep Rising is a simple, uplifting lyrical solo for beginners of all ages. Composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Adrift is a pensive lyrical solo full of unique jazz harmonies, but easy enough for beginners and late-beginners. The sophisticated harmonies, and free-floating rubato form using multiple octaves, will make students of all ages feel successful in the early stages of lessons!
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.
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.
Winter Sky is a beautiful lyrical showcase piece for the early elementary level student of any age, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. Includes an accompanying teacher duet part and lyrics which can be sung, or used for interpretation.
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!
Morning Sounds is an easy lyrical solo for beginners composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien that includes lyrics. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing in waltz-time, crossovers, and easy open-fifth position shifts with the left hand.
Night Sounds is an easy lyrical solo for beginners composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien that includes lyrics. This piece serves as a great introduction to ties and easy position shifts.
Bass Clef Spaces Song is an engaging easy solo to help students strengthen their bass-clef reading skills. Music & lyrics by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.
Treble Clef Lines Song is an engaging easy solo to help students strengthen their bass-clef reading skills. Music & lyrics by Sarah Reaser O’Brien.
Petite Ballerina is an expressive lyrical piano solo in F major by Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners of all ages. A perfect introduction to legato phrasing and maintaining a delicate left-hand accompaniment pattern.
Once in a Blue Moon is an easy minor-key lyrical solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on working in 6/8 time with dotted rhythms, and includes a lush teacher accompaniment.
Let It Linger is an easy minor-key lyrical solo for late-beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on shifting pentacle positions in parallel fifths and crossovers, and includes a lush teacher accompaniment.
Snowdrops is a serene minor-key solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece offers students ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.