Campsite Critters is a lyrical primer level solo, from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to playing eighth notes. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
I Scream for Ice Cream is a primer level waltz from Roadtrip: Rockstar Rally Volume 2, and includes a teacher duet part. This piece serves as a great introduction to three-note slurs. Music and lyrics by Jennifer Eklund and Kris Skaletski.
Under the Sun is an easy lyrical left-handed solo for beginners that includes a teacher duet. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Stage Left! Volume 2 songbook.
Keep Rising is a simple, uplifting lyrical solo for beginners of all ages. Composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Petite Ballerina is an expressive lyrical piano solo in F major by Lisa Frederick that is ideal for late beginners of all ages. A perfect introduction to legato phrasing and maintaining a delicate left-hand accompaniment pattern.
Full Circle is a peaceful ambient solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece offers students ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry and is part of the Simple Serenity songbook.
Under the Sun is a peaceful ambient solo for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece offers students ample opportunity to work on interpretation, rubato, and lyrical artistry and is part of the Simple Serenity: Volume Two songbook.
Cut & Run is a lyrical pop-style ballad in F major ideal for late beginners of all ages. Great piece to work on lyrical phrasing and expressive playing. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Golden Sunlight, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant lyrical evenly-leveled duet for late beginners. This piece is part of the Dynamic Duos Volume 2 songbook.
Out of the Blue, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is an elegant evenly-leveled duet for late beginners that is part of the Dynamic Duos Volume 2 songbook. This piece has been selected for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.
Cherry Blossoms, composed by Kevin Costley, is an ambient lyrical solo for late beginners. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on shifting fifths in the left hand and melodic phrasing.
Waltz of the Daffodils, composed by Kevin Costley, is an elegant waltz for late beginners. This pattern-based piece would be an ideal recital or festival selection.
Let Freedom Ring is an inspirational pop-style solo for early intermediates composed by Jennifer Eklund.
Above and Beyond is an easy pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook. Also includes a two-page worksheet with improv activity ideas related to the piece!
Inspired by the paintings of Monet, this contemporary lyrical solo by Chrissy Ricker encourages artistic playing in late beginners and early intermediates of all ages.
Happy Place is an easy lyrical solo for late beginners, composed by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Its peaceful melody will delight students of all ages, including children, teens, and adults.
Make a Wish is an easy pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages by Robyn Fehrenbacher. Provides fun reinforcement of the F major scale with a melodic quality that makes it an engaging recital piece.
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.
Capture the Moment is lyrical pop-style solo for intermediates composed by Heather Nanney. With its intriguing melodic lines, this is a great recital piece for all ages.
Groundhog Day is a 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.
Road to the Last Frontier (Aries) is a vibrant showcase solo for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
Mama’s Song by Rick Robertson is an early-intermediate-level lyrical solo. It is based on a theme penned by the composers’s mother. This piece makes for a lovely recital selection or as service music, especially for Mother’s Day.
Metamorphosis, composed by Sara Tomlinson, is an elegant lyrical solo for intermediates. This piece is part of the Creation Collage songbook.
First Flower, composed by Ron Levy, is a meditative solo for intermediates, full of lush harmonies and a great exercise to introduce students to shifting meters and rubato. Cover photography from Back Bay, Newport Beach by Ron Levy.