The Nutcracker for Two: Soundtrack

Inspired by her childhood years in Duns, Scotland, composer Jane Tate offers up Celtic-inspired solos for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages. The sound of distant pipe bands and romping Celtic rhythms permeate through this collection of ten piano solos.

A miniature version of the Overture from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet arranged for easy piano by Jennifer Eklund.

Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella arranged for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This is a modern interpretation of a holiday classic full of open, jazzy harmonies.

What Child Is This arranged as a lyrical evenly-leveled duet for two late beginners. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Christmas Together songbook.

Breath of Fresh Air, composed by Heather Nanney, is a gentle lilting waltz with a pop-style sensibility that will appeal to early intermediates of all ages. Includes MIDI and Mp3 backing tracks!

Spread Your Wings and Fly is an easy, upbeat, pop-style solo for late-beginners composed by Chrisanne Nahum. Perfect opportunity to work on easy syncopated pop-style rhythms with students of all ages!

What could be nicer than a cat nap on a lazy afternoon? This laid-back jazz piece by Chrissy Ricker is sure to be a hit with early intermediates of all ages!

The Old English Air, Country Gardens, arranged for late beginners by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of Piano Pronto: Movement 2 and includes a teacher duet part.

Recordings for the Simple Serenity Volume Two songbook by Jennifer Eklund.

Over the Line is a fast and flashy showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund for late beginners of all ages. This piece is full of fun chromatics, impressive hand crossovers, and is a great way to reinforce articulations with students.

Christmas piano solos ideal for late beginners featuring arrangements by Piano Pronto author Jennifer Eklund. These Christmas piano solos will be a hit in your studio and at your next holiday performance.

Knights in Shining Armor, composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas, is a bold showcase march for late beginners & early intermediates. This piece is part of the Fantasies & Fairy Tales songbook.

Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! Let’s Quest is a collection of video game inspired showcase solos, composed by Chrissy Ricker, that will delight late beginners of all ages in your studio! This book contains selections for the NFMC Festivals Bulletin, 2020-2024.

Someday is an easy lyrical pop solo ideal for late beginners of all ages that is great for recitals. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund. This piece is part of the Songs I Love to Play Volume 1 songbook.

Stella’s Stomp is an easy, fun boogie by British composer Joanne Griffiths. This piece introduces swing rhythm and blue notes, with a solid beat and confident octave changes.

No Limits is a fast and flashy showcase solo that is sure to be a hit with students of all ages in your studio. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.

Hit the Ground Running is a fast & flashy minor-key solo for early intermediates by Jennifer Eklund. This showcase piece is part of the Full Speed Ahead songbook.

Pumpkin Patch Groove is a frightfully fun jazzy showcase solo for late beginners and early intermediates by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the Scary Tales songbook.