Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags Book 1 Piano | Piano Gallery Idaho Falls
Blues, Jazz, Rock & Rags, Book 1 by Jennifer and Mike Watts is a collection of 12 original late elementary piano solos in popular styles. Written to keep piano students motivated, it was a National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) 2014–2016 festival selection. Find it at Piano Gallery in Idaho Falls or order online.
Product Overview
Jennifer and Mike Watts are a husband-and-wife team from Southern California. Jennifer is a classically trained jazz pianist with a full teaching studio. Mike is a studio musician, arranger, composer, and orchestrator whose film credits include Toy Story 3, Tangled, and The Princess and the Frog.
These original pieces are the ones Jennifer uses in her own studio to keep students excited about practicing. They introduce young pianists to the sounds of blues, jazz, rock, and ragtime in a level-appropriate way.
Fun titles like “Frog Hoppin’,” “Sneakin’ Cake,” “The Baby Rhino,” and “Rockin’ the Blues Away” give each piece personality. The 32-page book is part of Hal Leonard’s Educational Piano Solo series.
Ideal For
- Piano teachers looking for motivating popular-style pieces for late elementary students
- Late elementary students who want to play blues, jazz, rock, and rags
- Students preparing for NFMC Federation Festivals and studio recitals
- Reluctant practicers who need fun, upbeat music to stay engaged
- Studios using any method that need supplemental pop and jazz styles
Key Features
12 Original Solos
Twelve pieces written by Jennifer and Mike Watts give students plenty of variety.
Popular Styles
Blues, jazz, rock, rag, and even tango styles introduce students to the rhythms and sounds they love.
Studio-Tested Motivation
These are pieces Jennifer uses in her own studio to keep students practicing and progressing.
NFMC Festival Selection
The collection was an NFMC 2014–2016 selection, making it a trusted choice for festival preparation.
Late Elementary Level
Pieces are carefully written for students in the late elementary stage.
Contents
- The Baby Rhino
- Blues News
- The Broken Clock
- Frog Hoppin’
- Get Down
- Lazy Daisy
- Raggin’ Around
- Rockin’ the Blues Away
- Sneakin’ Cake
- The Tangled Tango
- Whenever
- Wishing for Summertime
BP K1.1
