Jennifer Eklund

Jennifer Eklund
Jennifer Eklund holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano Pronto® method books series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. She is also a Signature Artist with Musicnotes.com with a large catalog of popular music titles for musicians of all levels.

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Sheryl Crow: "Soak Up the Sun"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
Pop Rock Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music

Sheryl Crow: "Soak Up the Sun"

Piano solo renditions of Sheryl Crow's "Soak Up the Sun" reimagine the upbeat, beachy anthem with a more relaxed and reflective tone, allowing the melody to shine in a stripped-down form. The cheerful optimism of the original takes on a gentle, introspective warmth when expressed through soft, flowing piano notes.

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Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra: "Summer Wine"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
By Request
1960s Sheet Music

Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra: "Summer Wine"

Piano solo versions of "Summer Wine" by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood transform the sultry duet into a haunting, elegant interpretation that highlights the song’s mysterious allure. Stripped of its original Western-style instrumentation, the piano arrangement brings a dreamy, cinematic quality that emphasizes the sensual and melancholic undertones of the melody.

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Fleetwood Mac: "Landslide"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
Yacht Rock Sheet Music
1970s Sheet Music

Fleetwood Mac: "Landslide"

An extended lyrical piano version of “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac gently stretches the song’s reflective pacing, allowing each verse and chord to unfold with added emotional depth and space. The rich, expressive piano accompaniment enhances the introspective lyrics, creating a more intimate and meditative atmosphere that deepens the song’s themes of change, loss, and personal growth.

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REO Speedwagon: "Take It on the Run"
Pop Rock Sheet Music
1980s Sheet Music
New Wave Sheet Music

REO Speedwagon: "Take It on the Run"

Piano renditions of REO Speedwagon's "Take It On the Run" strip away the rock instrumentation to reveal the song's emotional core, highlighting its themes of heartbreak and suspicion with a more delicate, introspective tone. The soft keys and slowed tempo allow the melody and lyrics to resonate with a quiet vulnerability, offering a fresh perspective on the classic rock anthem.

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Roxette: "Fading Like a Flower"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music
Pop Rock Sheet Music
Movie Sheet Music

Roxette: "Fading Like a Flower"

A mellow piano rendition of Roxette's "Fading Like a Flower" softens the original's soaring rock ballad into a tender, reflective piece that emphasizes the song's emotional vulnerability. These lush piano sol arrangements highlight the aching melody and lyrics, giving the listener a more intimate experience of the song's themes of love and loss.

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Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars: "Die with a Smile"
Pop Sheet Music

Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars: "Die with a Smile"

Piano solo renditions of “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars emphasize the song’s emotional depth, transforming its upbeat vibe into a more intimate and reflective experience. Through expressive chords and a slower tempo, the piano version highlights the song’s themes of joy, acceptance, and finding peace in the face of life’s end.

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Sabrina Carpenter: "Espresso"
Pop Sheet Music

Sabrina Carpenter: "Espresso"

A piano solo covers of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” transforms the upbeat, sassy pop track into a smoother, more elegant rendition, emphasizing its playful melody with jazzy chord progressions and rhythmic flair. The piano’s nuanced dynamics bring a new sophistication to the song, while still capturing its confident, flirtatious spirit.

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Sophie B. Hawkins: "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
Pop Rock Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music

Sophie B. Hawkins: "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover"

A piano solo rendition of “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” transforms the raw intensity of the original into a more introspective and soulful experience, emphasizing the longing and vulnerability in the lyrics. Stripped of its rock edge, the melody takes on a haunting quality, allowing the emotional core of the song to shine through with quiet power.

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Sabrina Carpenter: "Please Please Please"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
Pop Sheet Music

Sabrina Carpenter: "Please Please Please"

Piano solo renditions of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please” strip the song down to its emotional core, highlighting the vulnerability and desperation in the lyrics through delicate, sustained chords and a slow, expressive tempo. Without the pop production, the melody becomes more introspective, allowing the raw pleading behind the words to take center stage.

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Ace of Base: "Cruel Summer"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music
Pop Rock Sheet Music

Ace of Base: "Cruel Summer"

Piano renditions of Ace of Base’s version of “Cruel Summer” soften the original’s reggae-pop beat into a more melancholic, reflective interpretation, highlighting the song’s underlying sense of loneliness. The stripped-back arrangement allows the melody and lyrics to shine through with emotional clarity, offering a more intimate take on the summertime sadness.

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Semisonic: "Closing Time"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music
One Hit Wonders
Pop Rock Sheet Music

Semisonic: "Closing Time"

Piano renditions of “Closing Time” by Semisonic transform the upbeat, radio-friendly anthem into a more introspective and nostalgic piece, emphasizing its underlying themes of change and new beginnings. With stripped-down chords and a slower tempo, the melody takes on a reflective tone, highlighting the song’s emotional depth beyond its familiar chorus.

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The Verve: "Bittersweet Symphony"
Mild & Mellow Sheet Music
1990s Sheet Music
Pop Rock Sheet Music
One Hit Wonders

The Verve: "Bittersweet Symphony"

Piano solo renditions of “Bittersweet Symphony” distill the iconic orchestral theme into a graceful, flowing interpretation, where the sweeping strings are reimagined through gentle arpeggios and sustained chords. The piano’s warm tones bring out the song’s melancholic beauty, offering a reflective and introspective take on its themes of struggle and resignation.

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