Willis Music

This piece is easy for the student with small hands to play, with a wide range of dynamic contrast that adds interest. The four-octave spread in the piece gives it a big sound.

Students will love the humor in the text (and in the music) of Big Green Frog! Although mostly in five-finger position, the piece subtly encourages other positions throughout; for example, by featurin...

Seahorse Serenade is a delightful piece that features neat hand-over-hand crossings, and assists the student in graceful phrasing and pedal coordination. The gently swaying rhythm is straightforward a...

A dazzling recital piece: fast, lively, and replete with exciting rhythms. Repeated patterns simplify the learning process. Highly recommended!

Majestic Splendor is broad, sweeping, and inspiring. Using octaves, wide jumps, and a beautiful melody, Setliff makes excellent use of a wide range of the keyboard making the piece sound expansive and...

October leaves... dancing, swirling, in the wind. An excellent solo that suits the title perfectly! Chromatic scales and hand-over-hand arpeggios up and down the keyboard make the piece sound more dif...

Short, fast and energetic! Excellent as a recital piece or as a jump-start for an unmotivated student. Key: D Minor.

A beautiful solo full of cascading notes and wonderful harmonies. The exotic impressionistic middle section could well be a study in bringing out inner voicing. Sure to be a student favorite! Key: D M...

This lush, romantic piece has big, lovely harmonies, lots of hand-over-hand arpeggios, and a melody that will linger. Perfect for the student with dramatic flair! Key: G Minor.

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.