Banana Donuts is a fun Latin-style pop solo for late beginners of all ages. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.
J.S. Bach’s Minuet in G arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund with a written -out improvisation section. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.
Sonata Theme from Mozart’s Piano Sonata K. 331 arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.
Fledermaus Waltz, features the main waltz theme from the overture of Johann Strauss Jr.'s opera Die Fledermaus (The Bat). This showcase waltz, arranged by Jennifer Eklund, is ideal for early intermediates of all ages.
What a Friend We Have in Jesus combined with a splash of Michael, Row the Boat Ashore in a lyrical setting for early intermediates arranged by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Sacred Spotlight songbook.
Spread Your Wings and Fly is an easy, upbeat, pop-style solo for late-beginners composed by Chrisanne Nahum. Perfect opportunity to work on easy syncopated pop-style rhythms with students of all ages!
Bright Side of Life, composed by Chrisanne Nahum, is a light, upbeat, blues-style solo for late-beginners. Perfect for students of all ages who have just been introduced to a G major five-finger position and key signature.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game, a perennial springtime favorite, arranged by Jennifer Eklund. This solo will be a home run for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.
Pomp & Circumstance, a perennial graduation favorite, arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.
Strolling is a lyrical solo for late beginners and is part of Spotlight Solos Volume 2. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Shoreside Shanty, composed by Joanne Griffiths, is a lively swinging shanty sure to delight late beginners of all ages!
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.
Echoes in the Valley, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant easy lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages.
In the Stillness, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical, ambient solo that is easily learned and effective in performance for late beginning level students.
Blue Boppin’ Boogie, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a jazzy showcase solo in 12-bar blues form for late beginners. This piece is part of the Colorful Capers songbook.
Fair Maiden Song, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an easy elegant lyrical solo for late beginners and up. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two songbook.
Etude in a Classical Style is a one-handed showcase solo by Chrissy Ricker ideal for late beginners of all ages. This piece can be played with either the right or left hand. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game, arranged as an easy evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners, by Jennifer Eklund.
A Stephen Foster classic and the official state song of Kentucky, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. Includes a lyrical teacher duet part.
It’s My Time is an easy pop-style lyrical solo for late beginners of all ages. This pattern-based showcase solo is a great way to introduce students to light syncopation and pop music chord progressions. Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.
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.
This worksheet packet is a great launching point for students to learn about transposition and proper handwriting skills. After learning a base version of Dvorak’s “Largo” in the key of C major, they have the opportunity to notate the piece in two alternate tonal centers: D major and G major. Answer guides are included.
Simply Purr-Fect, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a joyful jazzy solo for late beginners that serves as a great introduction to swing rhythms. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.