You can’t fool a teen with boring music. They want emotion, energy, and a little edge—and they know it when they hear it.
That’s exactly what you’ll find in The Sherwood Solos: An Outlaw’s Adventure in Bb Major and G Minor—our newest teen piano book inspired by the legend of Robin Hood. With powerful, cinematic solos and dramatic storytelling, it’s designed to keep intermediate students motivated and musically invested.
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Part of our popular fairytale-inspired series, The Sherwood Solos follows in the footsteps of The Scarlet Solos, The Stolen Rose Solos, The Skyward Solos, and The Cinderella Solos—books that teachers consistently call game-changers in their studios.
One teacher put it best:
“My teen and preteen piano students can’t get enough of these books. The music is dramatic and impressive but extremely playable for students.”
In today’s post you can look inside The Sherwood Solos—and hear what piano teachers have loved about our past teen titles.
Why Teachers Are All In On These Teen Piano Books
Before composing The Sherwood Solos, we asked ourselves: what made teachers love our previous teen books so much? These reviews tell the story—and hint at why Robin Hood’s musical journey might be our most powerful yet.
“Teen students LOVE these, and I can’t get enough of them. I now always order any of these books in 3’s and still am just about out.”
“When I first heard these songs on Teach Piano Today’s website, I knew I MUST have this book! My students are loving these songs and the story they tell!”
“Andrea Dow always creates music that makes my life as a piano teacher easier. Students love the sound of these pieces & I love that they are learning technic without boring traditional technical pieces. You can never go wrong with her music.”
“I have students in the previous two books (The Cinderella Solos and The Skyward Solos–Jack & the Beanstalk), and I couldn’t believe how excited they got when I showed them this latest one!
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Why Teachers Are All In On These Teen Piano Books
In this brand-new collection, students will step into the world of Robin Hood through bold, dramatic piano solos set in Bb major and G minor.
Each piece tells a different part of the legend: from secret hideouts in Sherwood Forest to daring escapes and noble missions. The technical elements challenge students just enough to grow their skills—while the music keeps them emotionally invested and fully engaged.
With expressive melodies, rhythmic energy, and opportunities to play with storytelling and dynamics, The Sherwood Solos is the perfect follow-up for students who have loved our other teen books.
Let’s take a look inside:
1. Captivating Teen Piano Pieces
The teen piano music in The Sherwood Solos, V. U Level Y reinforces playing within two-octave scales in Bb major and G minor.
2. Activity Pages
Interspersed throughout the book are activity pages to supplement the music. These activity pages include ledger line note reading timed tests, sight reading practice, and rhythm work. Here are a few samples of these pages:
3. Warm-up Exercises
The book begins with two pages of getting ready, warm-up exercises that students should perform at the beginning of every practice session to boost note-reading skills, coordination, and finger strength.
Add The Sherwood Solos To Your Studio Library
If you’ve used The Scarlet Solos, The Stolen Rose Solos, The Skyward Solos, and The Cinderella Solos in your studio, you already know the power of music that meets teens where they are—and inspires them to go further.
Let Robin Hood and his band of outlaws lead your students on an unforgettable musical journey.
Hop on over to Amazon right now and pick up The Sherwood Solos, V. U. Level Y.