First Perfect Patterns, features thirteen easy showcase solos, in a variety of styles, for beginners, composed by Chrissy Ricker. Each piece is preceded by a preparatory exercise that encourages students to analyze and recognize the patterns in the music.
Jammin’ Together features ten beginning level solos with contemporary teacher duets included. This collection includes pop and jazz stylings composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.
Swing ’n’ Sway is an upbeat jazzy solo solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a fresh teacher duet part. This piece. part of the Rising Starz Volume 2 songbook, is a great way to introduce early beginners to the concept of swing-style, lilting eighth notes.
Swing ’n’ Sway is an easy swing-style left-handed solo for beginners that includes a jazzy teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
Jazz for Two is a minor-key, jazzy solo for primers and beginners of all ages and a great way to introduce swing-style eight notes. While this solo stands alone it also includes a jazzy teacher duet part.
Spooktacular is an upbeat, minor-key jazz solo with teacher duet that incorporates finger snaps throughout. This piece is ideal for beginners of all ages and can be taught by note or rote.
Sheep, Sheep, Sheep is a sassy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Lemonade Stand is a sassy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth note triplets. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
“A” is for Ant is a jazzy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Center Stage, composed by Heather Nanney, is a sassy minor-key solo for beginners with a swinging teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Center Stage Solos songbook.
On with the Show, composed by Heather Nanney, is an easy jazzy solo for beginners with a swinging teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Center Stage Solos songbook.
Merrily We Groove Along is an evenly-leveled jazzy trio for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This is a fun spin on a familiar melody and serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing, swing-style eighth notes, and syncopation. This trio will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.
Full-Time Fun! is an evenly-leveled trio for beginners composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Piano Pronto: Keyboard Kickoff method book and serves as a great introduction to easy collaborative playing and will also be effective in group piano settings with multiple keyboards. Purchase includes separated parts and a full conductors score.
Easy Does It! is an easy jazzy solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on easy syncopated patterns and swing-style eighth notes and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.
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.
Jazz Cat is a jazz-styled duet ideal for beginning level students of all ages and is a great introduction to swinging eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
Daisy Dog is lyrical waltz for primers from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Hot Diggety Dog is an upbeat, jazzy primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to swing-style eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Keep on Moo-ving is a jazzy, minor-key primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to swing-stye eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
A Minor Case of the Blues, is a slow swing-style multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.
Roll the Dice is a jazzy duet for an early beginner and a teacher or intermediate player. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
On the Brighter Side is an easy swinging solo with teacher duet composed by Chrissy Ricker. This showcase piece is part of the Ready to Quest songbook.
Monday Morning Blues by Chrissy Ricker is an evenly-leveled duet for two beginners. Students of all ages will love this jazzy take on Grieg’s famous Morning Theme from Peer Gynt.
Don’t Get Left Behind is a duet for late-beginners using one hand only. Great swing-style showcase duet for students who need extra bass clef practice or who have broken bones! Music by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.