Willis Music

Carolyn Setliff's Medieval Rondo definitely falls under the category of fast and cool. It's wonderfully effective - it sounds difficult, yet fits wonderfully under the fingers. Students will want to s...

An unusual, intriguing piano suite. Conceived as a whole, each 2-page piece focuses on a particular emotion and is followed by a contrasting mental state. Its sophisticated qualities will appeal insta...

Jaguar Strut describes the picture of a sleek, confident jaguar just before he starts to spring into a fast run.

A fast, rhythmic, quickly learned piece for the student who does not have very much time to practice.

A charming solo reminiscent of sun-kissed days on the beach. A gentle syncopated rhythm permeates the piece. Excellent for recitals and easy to learn.

Vista is a grand, majestic solo for the early intermediate student, focusing on octave chordal jumps that suit the slightly smaller hand.

Sunrise at San Miguel is a crowd-pleaser. Its Spanish-sounding sequences and rolling arpeggios will instantly intrigue any student. Highly recommended! In A minor, some pedaling suggested. (The piece...

A dazzling, fast and furious showpiece that will motivate and satisfy! Like a toccata, the introductory low repeated notes/chords build massively to a rhythmic pattern that is a delight to play. Benne...

An excellent seasonal solo! The lyrics begin: On a dark and scary night... There are gasps on every line, and a spooky surprise awaits at the end of the piece. In mostly five-finger pattern. Key: C Ma...

Students will love impressing all their friends with a performance of Toccatina Tag. It's a fun and clever study in maintaining an even touch and steady rhythm. Key: C Major.

Naoko Ikeda's Seasonal Scenes at the Piano comprise of five descriptive pieces, one for each season, and includes a Prelude Perennial which can be played at at any time of the year. Each piece represe...

Enter an enchanted musical world with these 6 wonderful, lyrical pieces written especially for the elementary student. All but the final piece feature excellent teacher accompaniments. Each comes with...

An intriguing collection of piano pieces for advancing pianists, young and old. Each piece is carefully crafted and will enable students to quickly discover their individual lyricism. Ikeda includes n...

A scrumptious piece that will charm kids (of any age)! Set in an enchanted kingdom, imagine your favorite candy flavors raining from the sky. The writing is fun, yet still graceful. With optional teac...

Mischievous hand-crossings and carefully notated articulations infuse this playful piece in triple meter. Key: E Minor.

Eight great pieces by Naoko Ikeda! This collection includes six of Ikeda's favorite pieces as well as two brand-new solos composed especially for the series.

Five mid-intermediate level piano solos, written as a homage to old black and white movies. Explore fascinating contrasts and different shades of the piano with the following pieces: Chromatic Monochr...

Five captivating and hauntingly beautiful piano solos from Naoko Ikeda built on the premise of a midnight sky. Faraway dreams and romantic ideals abound, with pieces such as: - The Sparkling Night Sky...

Dance of the Unicorn is a light, graceful solo with a beautiful, singable melody. In C Major, with frequent harmonic shifts.

An enchanting, playful waltz in A Major, with an unexpected mid-section in C Major. Teaching concepts may include pedaling, LH jumps and triads, and long phrases.

Written especially for students with dramatic inclinations! The piece begins with an ethereal atmosphere and briefly blossoms into a passionate solo before returning to its dreamlike start. Key: D Min...

Later Elementary Level Though simple, a slightly more mature performer would better appreciate this delicate and elegant piece by Ikeda. Features a lovely singing melody. Key: B-flat Major.