Movin' On!: Piano Book

Grill understands the psychology of the early intermediate student and writes accordingly. Each piece in this collection announces itself with a distinct personality and style, giving students real variety across nine pieces without sacrificing playability. These are originals with unmistakable character, not generic etudes dressed up as compositions.

A diverse musical landscape spanning nine distinct moods and genres. One moment you're navigating the syncopation of a rag, the next swaying through samba rhythms or channeling cool jazz attitudes. Grill's writing stays accessible while letting each style breathe authentically.

Early intermediate pianists who need fresh material with genuine appeal. Students at this level often want pieces that sound current and feel like real music, not exercises, and this collection delivers on both fronts.

• Lean into the rhythmic personality of each piece. Titles like Repetitious Rag and Silly Samba signal the style; let the groove define your tempo and phrasing rather than playing it straight.
• Balance technical clarity with the musical attitude Grill built into each title. Even at early intermediate level, these pieces reward expressive choices.
• Use these pieces strategically in recitals or repertoire rotations. The stylistic variety means you can program them across different halves of a lesson or concert without repetition of sound or mood.

Use individual pieces as recital selections or student performance opportunities throughout the year. The variety of styles means you can pull pieces that match your students' emerging interests and technical abilities without depleting the collection.

• Stylistic interpretation across rag, samba, jazz, and contemporary idioms
• Rhythmic precision in syncopated figures
• Pedal control and voicing clarity across varied textures
• Musical phrasing and attitude appropriate to each style