Book 1
My Kind of Music, Book 1 contains 10 imaginative early elementary to elementary original solos. Each of the solos is an expression of the unique idea stated at the beginning of the piece. These short explanations offer students quick points to focus on in order to creatively interpret the piece. Pieces such as "Making Faces," "Spider vs. Fly," and "Tiger Tracks" are just a few of the descriptive titles to become favorites for your elementary student!
Book 2
Written for the elementary to late elementary level student, contains 9 descriptive solos containing a brief thought or point written under the title to guide interpretation. Students will have fun playing these descriptive pieces and making them their own as they declare "Hey! That's my kind of music!"
Book 3
My Kind of Music, Book 3 is a collection of nine unique solos for the intermediate level student. Evocative of a Middle Eastern marketplace, the modal melody of On the Streets of Cairo is challenging fun with accidentals, while Sneaking Around is great fun with suspenseful staccatos! Other pieces such as Monument Valley, Lazy Afternoon, and Bad Way to Start the Day will certainly resonate with your students as they say "Hey! That's my kind of music!"
Book 4
The newest addition to Kevin Olson's popular series, My Kind of Music, Book 4 celebrates a myriad of musical topics! Beginning with the graceful celebration of morning, First Light, to the majestic solemnity of Gettysburg, this collection is a must-have for the intermediate level pianist. Other selections include: The Big Easy Blues; On the Wings of Pegasus; Ghostdance; Toccata in Twilight; and Catching Fireflies.