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Rossini’s William Tell Overture theme arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Spanish Ladies is a traditional sea shanty arranged here for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund.

Spanish Ladies is a traditional sea shanty arranged here as an evenly-leveled duet for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund.

Time to Save the World is an uplifting pop-style showcase solo for late beginners with words and music by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Mission: X Volume Two songbook.

Into Forever, by Chrissy Ricker, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the “Let’s Quest” songbook.

Just Hold On, is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners with a teacher duet included. This duet by Chrissy Ricker is part of the “Ready to Rock” songbook.

Solitary is a flowing, lyrical, 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.

The Magical Unicorn, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant waltz for late beginners. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales songbook.

Everyday Princess, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales songbook.

Time Traveler, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an easy and elegant lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales Volume Two songbook.

A Memory, composed by Rick Robertson is a wistful lyrical style solo for late beginners and up. It is very effective in performance, and the left-hand crossings add a point of interest and color. A middle section provides contrast in texture. This piece is part of the Kaleidoscope Volume 1 songbook.

Stinky Skunk is a minor-key showcase solo for late beginners that includes lyrics. This piece composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien is part of the Backyard Bash Volume 2 songbook.

Mysterious Fox is a minor-key spooky showcase solo for late beginners that includes lyrics. This piece composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien is part of the Backyard Bash Volume 2 songbook.

Angel Crossing, composed by Kevin Costley, is an easy pattern-based lyrical solo for late beginners that provides a great opportunity to work on legato and rubato.

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!

Shoreside Shanty, composed by Joanne Griffiths, is a lively swinging shanty sure to delight late beginners of all ages!

Feelin’ Blue is a fun blues style tune that is a great way to introduce your students to 12-bar blues format, the blues, and swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Can-Can arranged as a piano solo ideal for late beginners. Arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Sittin’ Pretty, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a laid-back swing solo ideal for late beginners and early intermediates. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

Lucky, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a smooth jazzy solo for late beginners that serves as a great introduction to syncopated rhythms. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

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!

The Return is an easy contemporary lyrical pop tune composed by Jennifer Eklund. This version is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

Thursday Blues is a catchy blues tune for early intermediates that is sure to be a hit and a great way to reinforce swing-style eighth notes. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 2 songbook.

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.