Latin rhythms

Sugar Plum Jam, is a chilled-out Latin spin on Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” from The Nutcracker ballet. This piece is ideal for late beginners of all ages and is arranged by Jennifer Eklund.

Bell Carol Bossa, is a sassy Latin spin on the ever-popular Ukrainian Bell Carol, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Easy Jazzy Jingles songbook.

'Tis the Season, is a joyful Latin-style duet for late beginners featuring the holiday favorites “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Joy to the World.” This evenly-leveled duet by Chrissy Ricker is guaranteed to spice up your next holiday performance!

Tango Noel, is a Latin-style spin on the holiday favorite “Patapan.” This exciting intermediate level solo by Chrissy Ricker will rock the audience at your holiday performance!

Mambo All the Way is saucy spin on Jingle Bells arranged by Stacy Fahrion. This showcase solo, ideal for intermediates, will spice up any holiday performance!

Spice up your holiday season with this upbeat Latin-style duet of Jingle Bells arranged for intermediates by Stacy Fahrion.

Mucho Gusto, is an upbeat Latin-style multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.

Mastermind, is an upbeat Latin-style multi-level solo by Jennifer Eklund for beginners and late beginners of all ages. This piece is part of the Level Up! songbook.

Sync or Swim is an easy syncopated Latin-style solo for beginners that is part of Jennifer Eklund’s Pronto Pizazz Volume 2 collection. This short study focuses on easy syncopated patterns and finger independence in both hands and includes an upbeat teacher accompaniment.

Mastermind, composed by Jennifer Eklund, is an upbeat showcase solo with lots of fun syncopation for late beginners. This piece is part of the Full Speed Ahead songbook.

Uno is a fun Latin-style 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.

Trio in Rio is a mellow bossa nova trio for six hands, on one piano by Jennifer Eklund. This Latin-style selection is ideal for late beginners and up. Includes a full conductor’s score and the three student parts separately. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Summer Samba, is a whimsically carefree Latin-style solo for late beginners composed by Chrissy Ricker. This piece is part of the Perfect Patterns songbook.

Ready to dance? Salsalise is a latin-style rendition of Beethoven’s Fur Elise arranged for early intermediates of all ages. Includes a free backing track in both Mp3 and MIDI format. Ole!

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.

Moonlight Rumba, composed by Chrissy Ricker, is a Latin-style solo ideal early intermediates. This piece is part of the Easy Cool Cats songbook.

Peel the Beet! is an upbeat Latin-style solo by Ron Levy for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Jazz Salad songbook.

Midsummer Days, composed by Gary Johnston, is a light and airy lyrical solo for early intermediates and up. This piece offers a great opportunity to work on syncopated rhythms and lyrical phrasing.

Boston Lettuce is a bossa nova style solo composed by Ron Levy. This piece is a great introduction to Latin-style rhythms and well suited for early intermediates of all ages. Make sure to check out the lecture-demo video included in this listing. This solo is part of the Jazz Salad songbook.

Tappin’ Tango by Jane Tate is an intermediate showcase solo which will have your student ready to dance their fingers on the keyboard! This would be a great addition to a recital or performance.

Summer Breeze is a relaxed bossa-nova style piano solo by Gary Johnston evocative of a lazy summer day. This early intermediate showcase provides a great opportunity for teaching duplets.

Ready to spice up your next recital? Salsalise is a salsa-style rendition of Señor Beethoven’s iconic melody. This evenly-leveled showcase duet is ideal for intermediates ready to get their groove on!

El Choclo is a fun and impressive tango arranged for intermediate piano solo by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund.

Toccata Staccata, composed by Rick Robertson is an intermediate level showcase solo. Its staccato parallel chords with a hint of Latin flavor give the advancing performer an exciting showpiece.