Pedalling

Planetarium, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate ambient solo. It is a useful study in finger dexterity and delicacy, and is effective in performance.

Forever, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical piano solo. The emphasis is on melody, and it will serve as a useful service piece as well.

Onward and Upward, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level lyrical showcase solo. It features broken-chord writing in a parallel motion, building up to an effective conclusion.

Hourglass, composed by Rick Robertson is an ambient lyrical solo with a mature sound. A right-hand ostinato pattern, with slight variations, combines with long pedals to make an atmospheric piece suggesting the passage of time.

Midnight Sky, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate lyrical solo with a mature sound. This would work equally well with young or adult students.

An Old Castle is a pensive lyrical solo for early intermediates composed by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Lyric Moments songbook.

Melancolie is an elegant minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediates composed by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Lyric Moments songbook.

Always Hope, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early-intermediate-level lyrical New age solo. This piece is part of the “Reach for the Stars” songbook.

Moonlit Night, by Rick Robertson, is a New Age style solo well-suited for early intermediates. It appeals to pianists of all ages, and is very effective on an electronic keyboard as well.

Lost in the Night is a mysterious lyrical solo composed by Heather Nanney that will appeal to early intermediates of all ages!

The Skye Boat Song, a traditional Scottish folk song, arranged by Jane Tate in a lyrical style for early intermediates.

The Secret is a mysterious, minor-key lyrical solo for early intermediates of all ages by Jennifer Eklund. This elegant piece offers the opportunity for budding musicians to explore nuanced harmonies and work on expressive playing and use of rubato. This piece is part of the Shades of You songbook.

Scenic Route is a contemporary lyrical solo ideal for early intermediates and up of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Shades of You songbook.

Beautiful Memories is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.

Sailing is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

To a Wild Rose, from Edward MacDowell’s Woodland Sketches, arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This piece of part of the Piano Pronto Movement 4 method book.

Chopin’s iconic Fantaisie Impromptu, arranged in a contemporary lyrical style by Jennifer Eklund. This solo, for early intermediates and up, provides ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry.

Summer Evening, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level solo in a light-jazz lyrical style. It is highly patterned, easily learned, and makes an excellent performance choice.

Contentment, composed by Rick Robertson, is a lyrical solo for early intermediates with a mature sound. Long pedal effects add to the atmosphere.

Dreamweaver is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo that will be a hit with intermediates of all ages. Music by Jennifer Eklund. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Reflections is an uplifting contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.

Greensleeves arranged as a contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates of all ages. Music arranged by Jennifer Eklund and part of the New Horizons songbook.

Guiding Light is a flowing, contemporary lyrical solo for late-intermediates of all ages composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece makes for a wonderful recital showcase piece and is part of the New Horizons songbook.

Journey’s End is a contemplative contemporary lyrical solo for intermediates that is also part of the New Horizons Songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.