Childhood Excursions series: complete 4-book set

Childhood Excursions (volumes 1-4) by Amy Stephens is a four-book series for mastering arm and wrist fluidity at the piano. Beginning through advanced pianists will learn important motions generating in the elbow and wrist, such as wrist rotation, arm/wrist circles, drop-lift, straight down, straight across, etc., fostering speed, accuracy, and solid technique. Each book is… Read more »

Childhood Excursions: Escape to the Cinema!

6 pieces, 40 pages. Amy combines classical form with jazz language and sensibilities in these cinematic and bold pieces.  Amy takes the performer through key turning points in any great film, encouraging excellent storytelling at the piano. The suite includes instructions for arm and wrist fluidity in various passages: wrist rotation, wrist circles, straight across,… Read more »

Becoming: Suite for Solo Piano in Seven Movements

32 pages, 7 pieces. This suite for advanced players is written in Third Stream style, which combines jazz language and sensibilities with classical form. The pieces are fully notated, but two movements leave room for improvisation if the player chooses. The music is deep and introspective and allows for much expression and interpretation. The suite… Read more »

Rock This Town

Music that sparks joy and excitement! Elementary to Late Elementary piano (Prep B to Level 1) 11 Original piano works inspired by popular styles Rock and roll, jazz, blues, expressive pop piano 6 Piano solos 4 Solos with optional teacher duets 1 Elementary duet (1P4H)   You will enjoy the melodies with the fun duets!… Read more »

Rock That Train

Music inspired by Harry Connick Jr., Michael Kaeshammer, The Rankins, Twenty One Pilots, The Beatles and more! Enthusiasm for a piece encourages love for music, for the piano, and propels the child’s desire to practice and advance. Late Elementary to Early Intermediate (Levels 1 to 3) 11 Piano Solos Inspired by today’s popular styles Jazz,… Read more »

Old MacDonald had the Blues

Traditional tunes with a popular twist! Late Elementary to Intermediate (Levels 1 to 4) Familiar tunes arranged in today’s popular styles Jazz, blues, Latin, swing, expressive pop piano and more! 12 piano solos   Piano students love to learn and play music that sounds familiar to them. In Old MacDonald had the Blues you will… Read more »

Inspired

INSPIRED … 7 Intermediate Piano Solos evocative of the character of each title. Inspired features jazz elements of syncopated rhythms, complex harmonies, and expressive melodic lines.  May each piece in this collection inspire your musical journey! Level 5: Solace, Reflection Level 6: Impact Level 7: Compassion, Hope Level 8: Courage, Inspired Individual E-Pieces available at… Read more »

Pacific Passages

PACIFIC PASSAGES … 8 Late Intermediate Piano Solos celebrating the serenity and majesty of the Pacific Northwest. Imagine the captivating beauty of a beautiful coastline, stunning mountain ranges, and a vast open ocean as you interpret these evocative works. (* Conservatory Canada) Level 5: Lighthouse*, Rain Drops* Level 6: Open Water*, Pacific Sunset* Level 7:… Read more »

Around the World

AROUND THE WORLD … 8 Intermediate Piano Solos inspired by cities and countries from around the world.    Explore rich harmonies, creative melodies, jazz chords, and blues bass lines in these evocative pieces.  What a wonderful world!  (* Conservatory Canada) Level 5: Beneath Cherry Blossoms*, Venetian Waterways*, Wailea Shores* Level 6: Christmas In Stockholm*, Stepping Out… Read more »

Journey Through the Galaxy

JOURNEY THROUGH THE GALAXY … 8 Intermediate Piano Solos exploring journeys and adventures through music. Enjoy the varied rhythms and harmonies related to the movement and character of each activity. When performing these pieces, remember to be generous with musical expression of delight, determination and mystery! (* Conservatory Canada) Level 2: In a Rock Band*… Read more »