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Swirling Seas, by Jennifer Eklund, is an easy ambient duet for two beginners. This piece is featured in the “Simple Serenity” songbook.

The Ocean’s Fury, by Rick Robertson is an intermediate to late intermediate showcase solo. Written in the style of a “concert etude,” a section of rapid alternating-hand passages contrasts with a more lyrical center section. This piece has the added benefit of being less difficult than it looks or sounds, and should be a “hit” for recitals and festivals.

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.

Up, Up, and Away is an upbeat showcase for primers and beginners of all ages that will get students playing all the way to the top of the keyboard. While this solo stands alone it also includes a contemporary teacher duet part that makes for a lovely recital showcase piece.

Keep on Moo-ving is a jazzy, minor-key primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to swing-stye eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Tractor Time is a primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a flashy teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to recognizing and playing harmonic 4ths and 5ths. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Black Cat Capers, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a fast & flashy showcase solo for late beginners that serves as a great introduction to triplets. This piece is part of the Colorful Capers songbook.

Clown Alley is an upbeat minor-key duet for late beginners composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas.

Hurry Scurry!, by Rick Robertson is an early intermediate level showcase solo in a fast and flashy style. It is inspired by the beloved Arabesque, op. 100 no. 2 by Friedrich Burgmüller. Its passages lie easily under the hands, and is effective in a variety of tempos. This will serve as a wonderful showpiece for a pianist who wants to shine!

Creepy Critter Dance, composed by Paul Sweet, is a cheeky, creepy showcase solo for early intermediates. Spooky harmonies and upbeat patterns make it a great selection for Halloween recitals or any time of the year!

Warrior is an energetic showcase solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will please intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Journeys songbook.

Argument, by Rick Robertson, is an intermediate-level showcase solo. It is the perfect aggressive piece for the angst-ridden player, with polychords and a brief volley of tone clusters.

Three Moods for Piano, composed by Rick Robertson, is an late intermediate level triptych in a percussive twentieth-century style. The outer movements, both crisp and rhythmic (the first in constantly changing meters) flank a short, expressive middle movement. It is very effective in performance, and makes an excellent repertoire choice for a developing pianist.

Swing ’n’ Sway is an upbeat jazzy solo solo for primers and beginners of all ages. While this solo stands alone it also includes a fresh teacher duet part. This piece. part of the Rising Starz Volume 2 songbook, is a great way to introduce early beginners to the concept of swing-style, lilting eighth notes.

Swing ’n’ Sway is an easy swing-style left-handed solo for beginners that includes a jazzy teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.

Jazz for Two is a minor-key, jazzy solo for primers and beginners of all ages and a great way to introduce swing-style eight notes. While this solo stands alone it also includes a jazzy teacher duet part.

Just Kidding is an upbeat primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Lemonade Stand is a sassy, minor-key primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth note triplets. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Hot Diggety Dog is an upbeat, jazzy primer level solo from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to swing-style eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.

Swing ’n’ Sway in lead sheet format with structured improvisation. This serves as a great introduction to chart-playing for late beginners of all ages. Music and materials by Jennifer Eklund.

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

Lollipop Polka is an easy solo for late beginners with lush teacher duet included. This duet by Barbara Becker is part of the Just Fun for Two songbook.

Pomp & Circumstance, a perennial graduation favorite, arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Winter Walk by Jane Tate is a peaceful solo that would be suited to the early to middle intermediate player of any age. It will be a charming addition to any recital or performance opportunity.