Modern music with heart, humor, and teaching power.
Scott Besser is a widely recognized pianist, composer, and educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. His original works combine essential technical exercises with fun, contemporary arrangements.
Pieces that keep students engaged, build critical skills,
and make lessons fun!
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These ten pieces span Late Elementary to Late Intermediate levels, offering a wide range of styles, moods, and technical focuses to keep students engaged and growing. From the moody suspense of Horror in the House to the rhythmic thrill of Hamster Wheel and the lyrical warmth of Song for Spring, each work blends modern harmonic language, strong pedagogy, and unforgettable character.
Perfect for teachers seeking fresh, festival-ready repertoire or students looking to expand their musical vocabulary, this collection covers:
Expressive dynamics and phrasing
Irregular meters and polyrhythms
Blues shuffle grooves and jazz voicings
Hand independence and cross-hand technique
Interval work, ostinato playing, and more
Included in this bundle:
Horror in the House – Early Intermediate
Hamster Wheel – Late Intermediate
Misadventure – Intermediate – Late Intermediate
The Dealer’s Shuffle – Late Intermediate
Nightrunner – Intermediate
In It to Win It – Late Elementary
Song for Spring – Intermediate – Late Intermediate
Double-Black Diamond – Intermediate
Prelude in B-flat Major – Late Elementary – Early Intermediate
Miss Mary’s Famous Moss Sauce – Intermediate – Late Intermediate
All pieces are delivered as standard score PDFs, ready for digital or print use.
Pieces range from ~45 seconds to ~2 minutes each.
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Get the entire first collection of original piano works by composer and educator Scott Besser in one convenient, discounted package!
These ten pieces span Late Elementary to Late Intermediate levels, offering a wide range of styles, moods, and technical focuses to keep students engaged and growing. From the moody suspense of Horror in the House to the rhythmic thrill of Hamster Wheel and the lyrical warmth of Song for Spring, each work blends modern harmonic language, strong pedagogy, and unforgettable character.
Perfect for teachers seeking fresh, festival-ready repertoire or students looking to expand their musical vocabulary, this collection covers:
Expressive dynamics and phrasing
Irregular meters and polyrhythms
Blues shuffle grooves and jazz voicings
Hand independence and cross-hand technique
Interval work, ostinato playing, and more
Pieces range from ~45 seconds to ~2 minutes each.
All pieces are delivered as standard score PDFs, ready for digital or print use.
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A psychological mini-music thriller with creepy intervals, dissonances, and dynamic shifts. Evokes the feeling of practicing alone and being spooked.
This piece teaches:
Expressive dynamics
Dissonance
Mood-building
Cross-handed passages
Clef changes
Grace notes
Octave leaps
Level: Early Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 2 min
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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A fun and frenzied etude in the irregular time signature of 7/8. Emphasize the strong beats to keep this rhythmic roller coaster from veering off track.
This piece teaches:
Irregular meter (7/8)
Rhythmic subdivision
Clef changes
Register shifts
Left-hand ostinatos
Level: Late Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 1:15 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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Hop into a madcap musical misadventure as you charge through a gauntlet of augmented triads suspended in a web of syncopated hopscotch. Frenetic and freewheeling.
This piece teaches:
Syncopation
Chord voicing
Triadic color
Form and flow
Timing over shifting harmony
Level: Intermediate – Late Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 45 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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A blues-infused exercise in musical shuffle rhythms (think Stevie Wonder or Led Zeppelin) offering sly beat subdivisions designed to propel rhythm rookies into sharks.
This piece teaches:
Groove
Beat subdivision
Syncopation
Blues style
Rhythmic independence
Level: Late Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: ~1.5–2 min
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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An 80s-inspired ode to training. Exercise your backbeat accents, aerobicize with even broken octaves, and get physical with this high-energy piano thriller.
This piece teaches:
Dotted quarter note grooves (123, 123, 12)
Broken octave work
Attention to offbeat accents
Dynamic markings
Level: Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 60 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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A race of rolling triplets featuring fast fingerwork, dramatic dynamics, cascading chords, and a grand finish. Winners guaranteed every time!
This piece teaches:
Triplet rhythm
Dynamic contrast
Chord inversions
Register leaps
Level: Late Elementary,
Approx. Duration: 60 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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A lyrical and expressive piece evoking tenderness and nostalgia. Ideal for developing phrasing and listening.
This piece teaches:
Lyrical phrasing
Nuanced dynamics
Balance
Cross-hand passages
Syncopation
Parallel thirds
Grace notes
Level: Intermediate – Late Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 1:50 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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Inspired by expert-level ski trails, this piece challenges pianists with syncopated rhythms over LH octave work and ostinatos.
This piece teaches:
Rhythmic precision
Ostinato playing
Dynamic control
Octave power
Glissando finish
Level: Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 60 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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A tranquil study in sixths and primary chord intervals that invites introspection and relaxed playing.
This piece teaches:
Interval work (sixths)
Pedal use
Expressive phrasing
Continuous pedaling
Octave stretches
Level: Late Elementary – Early Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 90 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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Miss Mary’s Famous Moss Sauce
A "3 against 4" polyrhythm exercise introducing triplets against quadruplets with jazz-inspired harmonies and playful phrases.
This piece teaches:
Triplet vs. quadruplet polyrhythm
Jazz voicings
Low treble clef ledger line reading
Carried accidentals
Rhythm reversals
Level: Intermediate – Late Intermediate,
Approx. Duration: 60 sec
Included in this PDF: Standard score for digital and print use.
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🎵 Listen While You Learn
Each piece comes with full digital score playback. These high-quality audio clips let you hear exactly what’s on the page — perfect for getting a feel for the rhythm, phrasing, and overall character before you dive in.
What People Are Saying… and Playing!
"I’ve seen noticeable growth in my students’ rhythm, expression, and confidence since introducing Scott’s pieces. The music challenges them in all the right ways, without ever feeling overwhelming. They look forward to each new piece, and so do I."
—David L., Studio Owner, New York
"Learning these pieces doesn’t feel like homework — it feels like discovering a new favorite song every week. I end up playing them long after my practice time is over, just because they’re so fun."
— Sofia R., High School Piano Student
"These pieces make practice something my kids actually want to do. The catchy rhythms and imaginative titles hook them instantly, and they love showing off the music to family and friends. It’s serious learning disguised as fun!"
—Melissa K., Parent of Two Piano Students
"I’ve played plenty of educational music before, but Scott’s pieces are just different — they feel like real music you’d want to perform, not just an exercise."
— Karen W., Adult Learner
"Having the complete Scott Besser collection at my fingertips is a game-changer. It’s like having an entire year’s worth of engaging, pedagogically sound repertoire in one download. My students get variety, I save time, and the quality is consistently outstanding."
— Rebecca M., Piano Teacher, Illinois
"Every time I start one of Scott’s pieces, I catch myself smiling. They’re full of clever twists and rhythms that make even the tricky parts exciting to practice."
— Ethan P., Intermediate Student
𝄆 Frequently | Asked | Questions 𝄇
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A: Yes. Each piece is carefully graded, with clear “Level” labels from Late Elementary through Late Intermediate. This makes it easy to choose works that challenge your students while remaining within reach.
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A: Each work hides essential technical skills—like rhythm independence, dynamic shaping, articulation, and modern harmonies—inside engaging, character-driven pieces. Students practice core techniques without the “exercise” feeling.
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A: Almost!— we’re actively working to have them included in the NFMC (National Federation of Music Clubs) Festival Bulletin so teachers and students can use them for adjudicated events in the future.
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A: Both! You’ll get high-quality, digital and print-ready PDF files. They’re designed for clear on-screen viewing and easy home or studio printing.
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A: Absolutely. This is a growing catalog, with fresh works on the way.