Federation Lynn Freeman Olson Solos

Teachers consistently return to Beginning Sonatinas: Five Original Works in Varying Styles for the Early Grades and the Audience Pleasers series, which pairs well with students moving from early elementary through early intermediate levels. The Belwin Contest Winners, Book 2 rounds out the collection with additional original solos that hold up in performance settings.

Lynn Freeman Olson built a reputation writing piano solos that work for real students in real studios. Her pieces appear on Federation Festivals lists and Royal Conservatory materials because they balance musical substance with genuine playability at each level. Olson knew what teachers needed: pieces that sound better than their difficulty suggests, in styles that appeal to young performers.