Elliot's Mobile Music

Song library

Use the song bank as a reusable planning source: filter by instrument, lesson type, and level, then choose pieces that suit the learner quickly.

Bruno Mars

Count on Me

steady pulse, kind phrasing, and four-chord confidence

C major
CGAmF

Focus skills

chord changes, singing together, keeping time

Best for

1:1 Lesson, Small Group

Arrangement tip

Keep the strum to downstrokes first, then add a gentle upstroke on beat four.

Bob Marley

Three Little Birds

relaxed rhythm and easy singable phrasing

A major
ADE

Focus skills

steady strumming, ensemble entries, call and response

Best for

1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band

Arrangement tip

Let percussion hold the pulse while chords stay sparse.

George Ezra

Shotgun

four-chord pop, groove locking, and performance energy

G major
GDEmC

Focus skills

rhythm accuracy, smooth changes, group coordination

Best for

Small Group, School Band

Arrangement tip

Put bass and kick drum together on beat one to tighten the groove.

The White Stripes

Seven Nation Army

memorable riff work and confident repetition

E minor
EmCB7

Focus skills

riff control, ensemble pulse, simple dynamics

Best for

1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band

Arrangement tip

Give beginners the riff on one note first, then expand to the full pattern.

Imagine Dragons

Believer

big dynamics, rhythm precision, and ensemble confidence

Bb minor
BbmGbDbAb

Focus skills

dynamic contrast, ensemble roles, drum pattern control

Best for

Small Group, School Band

Arrangement tip

Build the chorus one layer at a time so everyone hears their role.

American Authors

Best Day of My Life

feel-good band playing and punchy hooks

D major
DGBmA

Focus skills

hook playing, chorus teamwork, tempo consistency

Best for

Small Group, School Band

Arrangement tip

Assign one player the hook while others simplify chords.

EMM Originals

12 Bar Jam

easy jamming, turn-taking, and improvisation

A major
ADE

Focus skills

turn-taking, blues structure, improvising safely

Best for

1:1 Lesson, Small Group, School Band, Make a Song

Arrangement tip

Give each player a two-bar solo window for quick wins.

EMM Writing Prompt

Hook Builder

lyric prompts, melody loops, and original song structure

G major or relative minor
GDEmC

Focus skills

lyric writing, melody making, song structure

Best for

Make a Song, 1:1 Lesson, Small Group

Arrangement tip

Start with a spoken rhythm before pitching the melody.