Written For You Piano Solo Collection, Book 1: Early Elementary/Elementary Piano Book

Marlais understands exactly what makes early elementary students want to sit down and practice. The variety of styles across this collection means every student finds something that resonates, and the inclusion of a teaching guide by Yeeseon Kwon transforms each piece into a learning opportunity, not just a performance vehicle.

A collection that honors what makes piano music rewarding at this level: melodies that sing, rhythms that feel good under the fingers, and enough variety that no two pieces feel the same. These are pieces students actually want to play.

Early elementary through elementary pianists ready to move beyond method books and explore real compositions. Teachers looking for a curated set of solos that build technique while keeping students engaged and motivated.

• Let students hear the full arc of each piece before diving into mechanics. A quick, complete playthrough sets the musical intention and makes the technical work feel purposeful.
• Pair the teaching guide closely with practice sessions. Kwon's insights often unlock interpretive choices that help students move beyond note-reading into actual musicmaking.
• Encourage students to identify the style or character of each piece aloud before playing. Naming what they hear (lyrical, playful, energetic) helps them shape their phrasing naturally.

Pull individual solos for studio recitals throughout the year, or use the full collection as a progressive curriculum within a single studio or group setting. The variety makes it ideal for showcasing different students' strengths in a single concert program.

• Reading across multiple hand positions without relying on fixed landmarks
• Shaping melodic lines with varied articulation and phrasing
• Developing consistent rhythm in simple meters (2/4, 3/4, 4/4)
• Building finger independence through different accompanimental patterns
• Responding to style and character cues as interpretive guides