Takin’ it Easy, composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo in a jazz-shuffle style. It is fun to play, fits well under the hands, and will make a splash on any recital program.
Skedaddle Rag by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo in a Ragtime style. It has major “hit potential” as a recital or festival selection.
Happy-Go-Lucky (Sagittarius) is an elegant, lilting waltz for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Hold On is a lyrical pop solo ideal for intermediate pianists of any age. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Dreamweaver songbook.
Every pianist needs Happy Birthday in their repertoire, and this ragtime version by Chrissy Ricker is a fresh take on the familiar classic! Perfect for early intermediates of all ages.
Easy Come, Easy Go is an easy ragtime-style jazz solo for late beginners that will reinforce syncopation and swing style eighths. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Child’s Play is a mini-suite consisting of three short pieces written by Joanne Griffiths, for left-hand only, for beginners and late-beginners. Fun to play and gives extra emphasis and practice reading the bass clef.
Jazzy showcase solo version of When the Saints Go Marching In arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This upbeat jazz solo includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks for full-time fun for all ages!
Someday is an easy lyrical pop solo ideal for late beginners of all ages that is great for recitals. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.
Goofing Around, composed by Kevin Costley, is a jaunty showcase solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on different articulations and the gentle treatment of dissonant tone clusters.
Hot Fudge Sundae, composed by Kevin Costley, is an light-hearted showcase solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on playing different articulations and playing two-note slurs.
Incoming Call, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien, is a catchy showcase solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Smart Tones, tech-themed songbook.
Circling Back is a light and bouncy easy solo with teacher duet composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.
Lollipop Bop, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is an upbeat duet for late beginners. This piece is part of the Let’s Quest songbook.
Hot Tot Dish is a delicious little jingle written for International Sheet Music Day 2019 by Jennifer Eklund & Kris Skaletski. This catchy solo for late beginners includes lyrics, a swinging backing track, and a delectable recipe for this tasty dish!
On My Way is an easy pop ballad in lead sheet format that also includes structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.
On My Way is a lyrical pop solo for students of all ages at the late beginning to early intermediate level. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Someday is an easy pop ballad in lead sheet format that also includes structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.
Someday is an easy lyrical pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages written in a five-finger position with easy left hand position shifts. Music by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.
Smooth Sailing is an easy lyrical solo for beginners and late beginners. A great opportunity for students of all ages to work on legato playing, pedaling, left-hand dominant melody, and much more! Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
The Scottish Reivers were gangs of horsemen who raided the towns along the border of England and Scotland from the 13th to the 17th century. They were master riders and were revered across the land. Each year the town of Duns in Scotland has a festival to celebrate the Reivers. This showcase solo for beginners is inspired by my many childhoods dancing in the town’s Market Square waiting to see the riders come through!
Festival, composed by Rick Robertson, is a jubilant showcase solo in five-finger C position for beginners. This piece is part of the Spectrum songbook.
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.
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.