Lisa Shoemaker

Christmas Peace features ten ambient arrangements of holiday favorites by Lisa Shoemaker perfect for the season. These contemporary lyrical solos are ideal for early intermediates and up.

It has been said that the Chopin Waltzes are ‘dances for the soul, not the body.’ Filled with a range of emotion, the Waltzes have been simplified and arranged by Lisa Shoemaker with younger players in mind, or those who simply want to enjoy Chopin’s masterpieces with less work!

Musical Mosaics is a collection of ten showcase solos for early intermediates composed by Lisa Shoemaker. Covering a wide variety of genres and styles, these make for lovely selections for a recital or festival.

More Musical Mosaics, is a collection of ten showcase solos for late elementary through early intermediates composed by Lisa Shoemaker. Covering a wide variety of genres and styles, these make for satisfying selections for a recital or festival.

Musical Mosaics Volume Two is a collection of ten showcase solos for intermediate and late intermediates composed by Lisa Shoemaker. Covering a wide variety of genres and styles, these make for lovely selections for a recital or festival.

Imagine a long journey, roaming across the country, with no specific destination in mind! Rhythmic and harmonic patterns make this piece by Lisa Shoemaker accessible for your intermediate students while exploring perhaps a less familiar key signature.

Moonlight Nocturne is a haunting intermediate lyrical solo composed by Lisa Shoemaker. This elegant work is ideal for students who love to play with passion and a touch of drama!

Drifting, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is a moody, minor-key meandering piece that provides intermediates ample opportunity to develop smooth, flowing left hand triplet patterns, as well as gain experience with the una corda pedal.

Wandering is a beautiful, intermediate lyrical solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker. Rubato style and an uplifting sound will make this a student favorite!

Hymns for Easter & Lent features five sacred arrangements by Lisa Shoemaker perfect for the season. These contemporary lyrical solos are ideal for early intermediates and up.

The idea for this book came from listening to some of my favorite piano literature. Enchanted by the absolutely beautiful, lyrical melodies of Chopin’s Opus 28, I found myself wishing my own intermediate students could enjoy them now, and not just the handful of Preludes that are more accessible for students. As I edited these Preludes with intermediate hands and minds, it was my desire to preserve their full length, in the original keys, and with as much of Chopin’s original markings as possible. I hope you agree the result is a celebration of Chopin’s original work, but now accessible for the intermediate student!

The idea for this series came from listening to some of my favorite piano literature. Chopin was a master at creating absolutely beautiful, lyrical melodies, and I found myself wishing my own intermediate students could enjoy playing his music. This collection featuring, ten of Chopin’s Nocturnes, is the second book in this series, and is aimed at preserving as much of his original works as possible, while making them accessible for the intermediate student.

All Things Bright and Beautiful is a collection of ten sacred classics arranged by Lisa Shoemaker. These showcase solos, written in a contemporary style, are ideal for students and church musicians alike!

An easy hymn solo arrangement for the late beginner. As a bonus, arranger Lisa Shoemaker has also included a duet, which can be played by either the teacher or another student!

Forest Raindrops by composer Lisa Shoemaker is a simple yet beautiful tune that will appeal to all ages. This late beginner solo is sure to be a favorite with students and audiences alike!

Twisted, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy showcase solo for early intermediates with shifting meters. This piece is part of the More Musical Mosaics songbook.

Tick-Tock-atina, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast and flashy showcase solo for early intermediates and up that will delight students and audiences alike. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

This pop-style solo by composer Lisa Shoemaker is sure to be a student favorite! The high energy tune, and a nod to the band “Journey,” make this a great performance solo for early intermediates of all ages.

The Sliding Thumbs Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is an upbeat ragtime-style solo for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics songbook.

Chromo Rag, composed by Lisa Shoemaker, is fast & flashy ragtime solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Musical Mosaics Volume 2 songbook.

The use of running eighth notes between the hands brings a sweet sound to this hymn tune. Perfect for church or personal enjoyment, this arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker is sure to please!

Be Thou My Vision in a soothing and restful arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker. This reimagined setting of the traditional Irish melody is suitable for students, church performers, and music-lovers alike!

Exuberance and joy best describe this arrangement of Alleluia! Sing to Jesus by Lisa Shoemaker. Hemiolas and a quick tempo will give your student’s fingers a good workout!

Here is Love set in a beautiful and contemporary arrangement by Lisa Shoemaker. Perfect for offertories or casual enjoyment, you and your students will enjoy playing expressively and creating different moods through this piece!