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Piano Collections Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company
THE "DESTINATION: ADVENTURE!" SERIES
"Destination: Adventure! Book 1" features piano solos at the late elementary level inspired by famous people and places from all around the world! Selections from this book were included in the 2017-2020 National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival List. Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Destination: Adventure! Book 2" features piano solos at the early intermediate level inspired by famous people and places from all around the world! Selections from this book are included on the 2020-2024 National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival List. Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Destination: Adventure! Book 3" features piano solos at the intermediate level inspired by famous people and places from all around the world! Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
THE "PRELUDES TO MASTERY" SERIES
"Preludes to Mastery" features original piano solos in Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary styles. Book 1 is at the early intermediate level and includes key signatures of up to three sharps and three flats.
Selections from this book are included on the 2020-2024 National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival List. Click HERE to read excerpts from the review of these books featured in the January/February 2017 issue of Clavier Companion magazine. Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Preludes to Mastery" features original piano solos in Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary styles. Book 2 is at the intermediate level and includes key signatures of up to five sharps and six flats. Click HERE to read excerpts from the review of these books featured in the January/February 2017 issue of Clavier Companion magazine. Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
"Toe-Tappin' Tunes for Two" features six, evenly-leveled duets for late elementary piano students. Each duet is inspired by a different dance--from the boogie to the waltz! Click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Piano Collections Published by Composers Community, a division of Piano Pronto Publishing
(See all of my works available at Piano Pronto HERE.)
(See all of my works available at Piano Pronto HERE.)
THE "MISSION: X" SERIES: adventurous solos with accompanying activity pages
"Mission: X" is a method-style songbook for beginners featuring three themed chapters: Andromeda, Undercover, and Ancient Lands. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission. Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
"Mission: X, Volume Two" is a method-style songbook for late beginners featuring three themed chapters: Atlantis, Supernatural, and Alter Ego. Each chapter begins with “Mission Training” blocks that contain a mix of written theory work and light music analysis to help prepare students to learn the pieces in the mission. Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
Can you escape from Mystery Manor? This spooky mini-book helps beginners explore the concept of accidentals with 4 engaging pieces and "mission training" pages that introduce sharps, flats, naturals, half steps, and whole steps. Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
Do you dare to visit Haunted Hill? This spooky mini-book helps late beginners build confidence playing in minor keys with 4 engaging pieces and "mission training" pages that introduce the concepts of natural and harmonic minor scales, identifying major and minor triads, primary chords in minor keys, and understanding the relationship between relative major and minor. Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
Batter up! This sports-themed mini-book introduces beginners to eighth notes, eighth rests, and easy dotted rhythms with 4 engaging pieces and accompanying "mission training" pages that have students writing, chanting, and clapping the rhythms found in the music! Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
Are you ready to get in the game? This sports-themed mini-book introduces late beginners to triplets and swing eighth notes with 4 engaging pieces and accompanying "mission training" pages that have students writing, chanting, and clapping the rhythms found in the music! Click HERE to see and hear the music! |
THE "LET'S QUEST!" SERIES: video game-inspired pieces
Looking for exciting music for your beginning piano students? "Ready to Quest!" features ten adventurous elementary-level piano solos with optional teacher duets. This collection is the first book in the "Let's Quest!" series of piano pieces inspired by video games, sci-fi, and fantasy. Click on the cover to see and hear the music. |
Have video game lovers in your studio? Of course you do! "Let’s Quest!" is a collection of eight video game inspired showcase solos and two duets that will delight late beginners of all ages! Selections from this book are included in the 2020-2024 National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival List. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Looking for more video game inspired solos? "Let’s Quest! Volume 2" is a collection of eight solos and two duets at the early intermediate level--perfect for gamers and fans of sci-fi and fantasy of all ages! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Looking for even more video game inspired solos? "Let’s Quest! Volume 3" is a collection of eight solos and two duets at the intermediate level--perfect for gamers and fans of sci-fi and fantasy of all ages! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Looking for exciting, cinematic music with modern sounds? The fifth volume in the "Let's Quest!" series features 8 show-stopping solos and 2 evenly-leveled duets for mid- to late intermediate pianists! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, of click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
THE "ROCK ON!" SERIES: rock and pop-inspired pieces
Ready to rock and roll? This collection will delight late beginners and early intermediates who are itching to play cool rock and pop-style tunes from a variety of genres. These ten showcase solos will please even the pickiest of students and will be a hit at your next recital! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
The highly-anticipated follow up to "Rock On!" is here! This collection of nine pop & rock showcase solos will delight intermediates of all ages in your studio. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Keep your late intermediate students rockin' (and improving their piano skills) with "Rock On! Volume 3!" This collection contains ten showcase solos in rock, pop, and blues styles. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube! |
THE "ROCKIN' THE CLASSICS" SERIES: classical themes in rock, pop, and jazz styles
Looking for a fresh take on your favorite classical pieces? Look no further! "Easy Rockin' the Classics" features eleven famous themes by Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, and more arranged in rock, pop, and jazz styles for late elementary to early intermediate pianists. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube! |
Looking for a fresh take on your favorite classical pieces? Look no further! "Rockin' the Classics" features ten beloved pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and more arranged in rock, pop, and jazz styles for intermediate to late intermediate pianists. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube! |
THE "PERFECT PATTERNS" SERIES: pattern-based pieces
"First Perfect Patterns" is a collection of 13 fun pieces designed to help beginning to mid-elementary students develop their technical and intervallic reading skills through engaging, pattern-based repertoire. This collection also includes warm-up exercises and "pattern prep" activities that encourage students to analyze the score as they learn each piece. Click on the cover to see and hear the music. |
"Easy Perfect Patterns" is a collection of twelve fun showcase-style solos for mid- to late beginners. Featuring a wide variety of styles, these pattern-based pieces make great selections for recitals or festivals! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Perfect Patterns Plus" contains eleven exciting solos for students at the early intermediate to intermediate level. Each pattern-based solo focuses on a technical pattern that appears in intermediate piano literature, including arpeggios, two-octave scales, inversions, rolled chords, and more! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
THE "COOL CATS" SERIES: jazz-inspired pieces
"Easy Cool Cats" is a collection of twelve jazz-style showcase solos dedicated to fur babies of the feline persuasion. This songbook is ideal for introducing a variety of jazz styles to late elementary students and also includes a suggested listening guide covering the genres presented within the book. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Cool Cats" is a collection of eleven jazz-style showcase solos dedicated to fur babies of the feline persuasion. This songbook is ideally suited for early intermediates and also includes a suggested listening guide covering the genres presented within the book. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
THE "RHAPSODIES AND REVERIES" SERIES: contemporary lyrical solos
"Easy Rhapsodies and Reveries" is a collection of 12 contemporary lyrical pieces for late elementary students. From gentle, nature-inspired ballads to fiery rhapsodies--these pieces will appeal to students of all ages who enjoy playing dramatic and expressive music!
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"Rhapsodies and Reveries" is a collection of eleven evocative, early intermediate piano solos. From sweeping lyrical solos to fiery rhapsodic showcase solos, this collection will delight students of all ages! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS: one-of-a-kind arrangements of holiday favorites
Ready to rock out for the holiday season and add some new sparkling showcase solos to your repertoire? "Easy Rockin’ Christmas" features twelve pop, rock, and jazz-inspired arrangements of holiday favorites ideal for late beginners and early intermediates of all ages. Click on cover to see and hear the music. |
"A Rockin' Christmas" features ten intermediate-level arrangements of holiday favorites in rock, pop, and blues styles. These one-of-a-kind arrangements are sure to have your students rockin' this holiday season! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Keep the holiday fun going! "A Rockin' Christmas: Volume 2" features ten rock, pop, and blues-inspired Christmas arrangements for mid- to late intermediate pianists. These one-of-a-kind arrangements are sure to make your holiday recital sparkle! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Medley Magic" features nine showcase-style medleys of classic holiday tunes. Ideal for advancing early intermediates, these pieces will be a delightful addition to your next holiday recital. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Medley Magic, Volume 2" features nine artfully arranged intermediate solos that combine traditional holiday favorites with well-known classical melodies. These showcase-style solos will be a hit at your next holiday recital! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
"Creature Features" is a digital collection of 14 elementary piano solos inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy themes. Each piece includes text that "sets the scene" and encourages a more musical performance of the piece.
These pieces are perfect for beginners of all ages who love cinematic music, magical creatures, and spooky sounds! Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
"Hit Singles" is the solution to the perennial “broken-arm conundrum” in your studio! This collection features twelve one-handed showcase solos which can be played with either the left or right hand. These would also make great technical exercises for students that want to build agility in each hand. Selections from this book are included in the 2020-2024 National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival List. Click on the cover to see and hear the music, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Piano Collections Available at SMP Press, a division of Sheet Music Plus
(See all of my works available at SMP Press HERE.)
(See all of my works available at SMP Press HERE.)
THE "CLASSICAL FAVORITES" SERIES
THE "CHRISTMAS FAVORITES" SERIES
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
"A Peaceful Christmas" includes 8 lyrical arrangements for intermediate and late intermediate pianists. These arrangements of well-known holiday pieces are appropriate for recitals, worship services, or private performances. Click on the cover to see this collection at Sheet Music Plus, or click HERE to watch these pieces on YouTube. |
Piano Collections Available at Musicnotes.com
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