Summer Blockbuster Hits, 2022 Edition!

Have your students hit a summer slump? It can definitely be hard to keep the motivation to practice going this time of year!

How about inspiring your students to practice with some of their favorite current movie themes? Today's post features 5 themes from some of the top movie hits of the summer so far that will be sure to inspire your students to spend some quality time at the piano!

​Keep reading to find current movie themes for students at every level...

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1. "Top Gun Anthem" from Top Gun: Maverick
Your students may not remember the original '80s release, but they will love to play the cool theme from this nostalgic sequel!

Easy piano sheet music
​Intermediate piano sheet music

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2. "Jurassic Park Theme" from Jurassic World Dominion
Can you believe the sixth installment of this movie franchise is now in theaters? You can't go wrong with John Williams's moving theme from the "Jurassic Park" movies!

Beginner piano sheet music
Easy piano sheet music


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3. "Lightyear" from Lightyear
A prequel of sorts to the popular "Toy Story" films, with a suitably heroic theme by Michael Giacchino.

Easy piano sheet music

4. "Turn Up the Sunshine" from Minions: The Rise of Gru
You can always count on the "Minions" movies for a feel-good soundtrack. This new song written for the movie and performed by Diana Ross and Tame Impala is sure to be a classic.

Beginner piano sheet music
​Easy piano sheet music

5. "Carolina" from Where the Crawdads Sing
If you have "Swifties" in your studio, this new song from "Where the Crawdads Sing" is a must. It features Taylor Swift at her folk song-finest.

Easy piano sheet music
​Intermediate piano sheet music

Want to see more motivating movie themes? Check out all of my film and TV music (and filter by level) HERE.

What do you think? What blockbuster hits have you been teaching in your studio this summer? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!