This collection of nearly 2,900 solo piano pieces spans every level from early elementary through advanced, with particularly strong depth in elementary and late elementary repertoire. Melody Bober dominates the top sellers with her Grand Solos and Solo Xtreme series, which teachers favor for their musicality and motivational quality. You'll also find Kevin Costley's lyrical writing (Softly Whisper), works arranged from masterpieces, seasonal and holiday material, and pieces aligned with festival lists including Federation Festivals and Royal Conservatory standards.
Highlights
Teachers consistently return to Melody Bober's Grand Solos for Piano, Book 3, which has become a standard in late elementary studios. Her Solo Xtreme, Book 2 series pushes students with more challenging material while staying accessible. Kevin Costley's Softly Whisper offers a different voice—introspective and lyrical work that appeals when teachers want something quieter and more reflective.
Recently added
Jessica Lynne Ordaz's Carnival Clown, Kevin Olson's Cooler by the Lake, and David Karp's The Lone Star Collection arrived in the last few months, offering fresh intermediate options alongside Jeanne Costello's Taunting Tweety and Kevin Costley's Follow the Star.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Melody Bober has built a catalog of 287 titles grounded in her philosophy of creating motivational pieces that deepen students' musical understanding. Her formal training includes a bachelor's degree in music education from the University of Illinois and a master's in piano performance from Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Her Grand Solos for Piano series remains one of the most widely adopted collections in elementary studios.
Kevin Olson contributes 134 titles to this collection, with Solo Celebration, Book 1 among the popular choices for teachers building repertoire at the elementary and early intermediate levels.
Mary Leaf's 138 pieces, including the well-known Pixie Pranks, bring playful character work to elementary students. Timothy Brown (166 titles) and Robert D. Vandall (118 titles) round out the core contributors, each offering distinct stylistic approaches to solo piano writing across multiple difficulty levels.
