On My Way is an easy lyrical pop-style solo for beginners and late-beginners. Includes two versions allowing students to “level-up” and challenge themselves. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund.
Someday is an easy pop-style lyrical solo with an optional teacher duet part. This piece is part of the Pronto Pizazz songbook. Music by Jennifer Eklund.
Don’t Get it Twisted is a fun and lively minor-key showcase solo for late beginners of all ages. Great piece for working on phrasing and proper articulation techniques. Part of the Easy Spotlight Solos songbook.
Whirlwind is a fast and flashy showcase solo by Jennifer Eklund that introduces the concept of hemiola to late beginning students. Part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Someday is an easy lyrical pop-style solo for late beginners of all ages written in a five-finger position with easy left hand position shifts. Music by Jennifer Eklund. Part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 1 songbook.
On My Way is a lyrical pop solo for students of all ages at the late beginning to early intermediate level. Music by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Raindancer, composed by Kevin Costley, is an upbeat showcase solo for late beginners that includes lyrics. This piece serves as a great opportunity for students to work on playing open fifths in various rhythmic patterns.
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.
Shadowfall is a minor-key showcase solo ideal for late beginners of all ages. This pattern-based solo, easily taught by rote or note, will be a hit at your next recital! Part of the Spotlight Solos Plus songbook.
Sky’s the Limit is an easy, lyrical pop solo for late beginners through early intermediates of all ages. Music composed by Jennifer Eklund and part of the Spotlight Solos Volume 2 songbook.
Labyrinth, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level showcase solo. It has student appeal, and is suitable for recital or festival.
Jubilation, composed by Rick Robertson, is a celebratory, joyous solo. This flashy, motivating solo for early intermediate students of any age, is a great opening piece for a recital or festival.
Moonsong is a dark, contemporary lyrical solo by Chrissy Ricker, perfect for encouraging expressive playing in early intermediates of all ages.
Fandango! is a fast & flashy showcase solo composed by Rick Robertson that is ideal for early intermediates. This piece is part of the Reach for the Stars songbook.
Bagpiper’s Song is a showcase solo for late beginners composed by Rick Robertson. This piece is part of the Spectrum songbook.
Hummingbird, composed by Rick Robertson, is a rapid-fire late-elementary piano solo. It is an excellent velocity etude or encore piece.
Wind Whirls, composed by Rick Robertson, is an early intermediate level showcase solo. Its passages divided between the hands give it a showy effect, with some interesting harmonies.
Harvest Time is a lively, hoe-down style character piece by Canadian composer Lisa Frederick. With a little touch of jazzy flair and its varied sectional form, this piece will delight students and audiences alike!
Cloak & Dagger is a fast and mysterious solo composed by Ryan Chesser. This showcase selection is ideal for early intermediates of all ages.
Happy-Go-Lucky (Sagittarius) is an elegant, lilting waltz for intermediates composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas. This piece is part of the astrology-inspired songbook “Signs of the Time.”
No Worries is an uplifting lyrical solo composed by Lisa Donovan Lukas that will delight intermediates of all ages. This piece is part of the Journeys songbook.
August is a new age piano solo, composed by Sarah Reaser O’Brien NCTM, for intermediate and late intermediate pianists. The pedagogical focus of this selection is small hand accessibility. The waltz-time setting and straight eighths are ideal for helping players achieve a fluid technique and a sense of forward motion. The melodic content is “hidden” within the right hand eighths and gives ample opportunity for developing sophisticated voicing.
Space Waltz, composed by Ron Levy, is a delightful showcase solo for intermediates. This cinematic-style solo will serve as a great performance piece for recitals.
Sand Dance is a quirky little piece with a slightly Arabian feel. Written by British composer Jenny Walker, it fluctuates between the tonal centers of D and E minor. It is lyrical and rhythmic, with the melody existing in the right hand.