If there’s one thing we know about teen piano students, it’s this: they love to choose. They want to choose the music they play. They want to connect emotionally to what they hear. And they definitely want to feel like their opinions matter.
So today’s post isn’t just for you—it’s for you and your students.
We’ve uploaded the audio previews for our brand-new piano book, The Sherwood Solos: An Outlaw’s Adventure in Bb Major and G Minor, and we’re inviting you to hit play—with your students beside you.
Each solo paints a different scene from Robin Hood’s world—some daring, some secretive, some full of heart.
Let them hear the full range of moods and stories told through music. Ask which one gives them chills. Ask which piece they’d play first. Let them be part of the decision.
If you love what you hear? You can grab your copy of The Sherwood Solos today.
Try Questions Like These While Listening Together
These quick prompts can turn passive listening into a fun, interactive moment. Use them to spark conversation, guide emotional reflection, and help your teens connect personally with the music. You’ll learn a lot about their preferences—and they’ll feel like their voice matters.
- “Which piece sounds the most like a movie soundtrack?”
- “Which one would you want to perform at a recital?”
- “Which piece sounds like you?”
- “Do any of these feel bold? Mysterious? Emotional?”
You might be surprised by what grabs them—sometimes it’s not the flashiest piece but the one with the most feeling.
Start your listening party below!
Darkness: Starts in the Shadows. Ends with a Roar.
Darkness begins with a haunting stillness, drawing listeners in with slow, suspenseful phrasing. But give it a sec—because if your students love loud, crashy, and dramatically intense music, this piece delivers in a big way. It’s the perfect pick for teens who want to start soft and end with a bang.
Pursuit: Like a Chase Scene for the Piano
Pursuit starts with quiet tension before launching into motion with pulsing rhythms and a relentless drive that never lets up. It’s intense, urgent, and totally gripping—the kind of piece that makes students sit taller and play harder. If your teens are into high-stakes energy and music that feels like a chase scene, this is their jam.
Moonlit: A Slow Dance in a Still Forest
Moonlit is quiet and expressive—a piece that leans into simplicity, phrasing, and space. It captures the feeling of connection without needing to shout, making it a standout for students who play with subtlety and care. This is Robin and Marian’s story told without words—gentle, honest, and completely sincere.
Robin: A Gentle Goodbye to Sherwood
Robin closes the collection with grace and quiet strength. After a journey of dramatic storytelling, this lyrical solo offers a moment of stillness—like the final scene in a hero’s story. Gentle, expressive, and emotionally rich, it’s a beautiful way for students to end on a note of calm confidence.
To look inside The Sherwood Solos, check out this post.
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.
