Mission: X is a method-style songbook for beginners featuring three themed chapters: Andromeda, Undercover, and Ancient Lands. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission. These engaging pieces and materials by Chrissy Ricker will be a hit with students of all ages.
Are your beginners ready to rock? Beginners of all ages will love this collection of ten easy solos by Chrissy Ricker that all include a rockin’ teacher duet part to maximize the fun!
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.
Ready to Quest! features ten beginning level solos with teacher duets composed by Chrissy Ricker. This collection of video-game inspired pieces will delight students of all ages!
Star Search is part of “The Getaway” choose-your-own-adventure-style book series by Canadian composer, Lisa Frederick, that allows the student to choose how their musical adventure unfolds. Featuring twelve showcase solos in varying styles and tonal centers, this collection is ideal for beginners and late-beginners of all ages. Take a spectacular journey to outer space or become a sports superstar, you decide what happens first!
Center Stage Solos is a collection of ten easy showcase solos for beginners with upbeat teacher duet parts included. Music by Heather Nanney.
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.
Hayride Hoedown is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Just Kidding is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Picnic Party is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Sticky Cotton Candy is a fun and upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
That’s the Ticket! is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing dotted rhythms and staccato. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
On My Way is an easy lyrical pop-style solo for beginners and late-beginners. Includes two versions allowing students to “level-up” and challenge themselves. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.
Someday is an easy pop-style lyrical solo with an optional teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Let’s Rock is an upbeat left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
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.
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.
Under the Sun is a lyrical solo and teacher duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.
Sunny Day is a delightful, lyrical solo written at three different levels by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Includes two beginner versions with optional teacher duet, as well as a solo version for late beginners of all ages.
Under the Sun is an easy lyrical left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
Once Upon a Rainbow is a charming, lyrical duet for a beginner and a teacher or intermediate player, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher. This lovely little piece provides reinforcement for eighth notes and playing in waltz-time.
Rising Star duet is ideal for a beginning level student and an intermediate level student or teacher. Part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook.
Make it Happen is an uplifting, lyrical primer solo and teacher duet perfect for very early beginners of all ages. This piece can be taught by note, rote, or finger number. Part of the Rising Starz Volume 1 songbook.
Barnyard Boogies is an upbeat primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to eighth notes and ties. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.