Rossini’s William Tell Overture theme arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.
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.
Blue Jay Blues is an easy bluesy solo for beginners composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien that includes lyrics. This piece serves as a great introduction to 12-bar blues, easy position shifts, and swing-style eighth notes.
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.
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.
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!
Cool Morning is a laid-back easy bossa nova solo with teacher duet composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.
Solar Storm, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a fast and flashy showcase solo for beginners. This pattern based solo features three-note patterns and tone clusters.
Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 9 arranged by Jennifer Eklund for late beginners of all ages. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 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!
The Long Way Home is an easy pop ballad in lead sheet format with structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.
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.
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.
Strolling is a lyrical duet for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
Rockin’ the Boat is a jazzy style duet ideal for a beginning level student and intermediate student or teacher. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
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.
Grandpa’s Jig is a lively showcase solo for beginners that serves as an excellent introduction to playing in 6/8 time. This piece by Joanne Griffiths is part of her songbook entitled “Meet the Pilburys.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
Strauss’s iconic Blue Danube Waltz arranged as an easy piano solo with lush teacher accompaniment included. Music is appropriate for beginners of all ages and arranged by Jennifer Eklund.
I Like to Brush My Teeth is a dazzling solo and duet based on Offenbach’s “Can Can” melody, with educational lyrics about the importance of dental hygiene. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund.
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.